MEET OUR TEAM
Our team is made up of dedicated, compassionate educators who have a heart for children. In addition to our leadership team and Specials teachers, we have 1 Lead & 1 Assistant Teacher per classroom with over 70% of our staff having advanced degrees. Further, all of our teachers complete at least 10 new training hours per year. All teachers and staff are CPR, AED, & First Aid certified.
Terry Huey
Lead Pastor
Angela York
Director
Angela is from Springfield, Missouri. This is her 15th year serving as SBCA Director and 22nd year on staff at Summit serving preschoolers & their families. She led SBCA’s initiative to become a Preschool of Excellence in 2020. She is dedicated to serving students, families, her team, and the local community. Please contact Angela with any questions about SBCA, enrollment, or to schedule a tour: sbca@summitchurch.org
Jennifer Ray
Assistant Director
Jennifer & her family of five moved to Georgia in 2011. Beginning her journey at SBCA as an assistant teacher 10 years ago, she now serves as the Assistant Director. With a background in nursing, she has always had a passion for caring for others. She loves working with the children & families that God brings to SBCA. Her wish is for every parent & child to know the love of Jesus through the actions and words she uses daily.
Angie Yount
Administrative Assistant
Angie is from Acworth, Georgia. This is her 8th year serving with SBCA. With a Masters in Early Childhood Education and 20 years of teaching experience, she loves supporting SBCA's teachers in making the classroom experience magical for each and every student.
Sandy Mashburn
Kindergarten Teacher
Sandy is from Powder Springs, Ga. She has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education & holds a current Georgia teaching certificate in childhood education P-5. This is her 10th year serving with SBCA, in addition to a total of 39 years of teaching experience. She loves teaching & seeing the pure joy of learning in the eyes of her students.
Leigh Price
Assistant K Teacher
Leigh is from Smyrna, GA & has lived in Cobb County most of her life. With 14 years experience working with preschoolers, Pre K and Kindergarten aged children, she loves being able to share the love of God with her students! She feels blessed with two daughters and three grandchildren.
Jamie Winklesky
Lead Pre K Teacher
& Team Lead
Jamie is from Kennesaw, Georgia. This is her 15th year serving with SBCA. With a bachelor’s degree in sociology and minor in psychology along with 15+ years of teaching experience, she uses her wealth of knowledge in both teaching Pre-K as well as leading the team of Pre-K teachers.
Kasey Harvill
Assistant Pre K Teacher
Kasey has called Acworth "home" since 2016. With a bachelor's degree in English Education and a master's degree in Leadership & Student Development, she uses her 15+ years of teaching experience to instill wonder and cultivate a love of learning in her students. In her 5th year at SBCA, she is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Pre-K students & their families!
Marie Goff
Lead Pre K Teacher
Marie is from Kennesaw, Ga. This is her 15th year serving at SBCA. With her teaching experience & Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, she uses her knowledge to make her class a hands-on and engaging environment. She also enjoys developing & implementing the curriculum for SBCA’s Summer Camp.
Mahogani Norman
Assistant Pre K Teacher
An Acworth native, Mahogani resides here with her husband (an SBCA graduate!) & their two sweet dogs. She has been serving children since 2019 and is passionate about creating a nurturing, faith-filled environment where little learners can grow, thrive, and feel loved. She is honored to be part of this Christ-centered community & can’t wait for a wonderful 1st year at SBCA!
Maggie Clifford, a graduate of Texas Christian University and former college swimmer, has called Georgia home for the last 20 years. Maggie has spent the majority of her career as a youth swim coach and pre-school teacher. She is looking forward to her third year teaching at SBCA.
Alicia Clement
Assistant Pre K Teacher
Alicia has lived in Acworth for four years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biology & a master's degree in Middle Grades Education. In addition to her experience as a public school teacher, she has provided informal education for all ages at the Georgia Aquarium for 10+ years. She is excited to continue serving our preschool community in her 3rd year at SBCA!
Roseann Villegas
Lead 3s Teacher
Originally from Boston, Roseann has been in the Atlanta area since 2012. With her service in the US Army, paraprofessional certification, & wide array of childcare experiences, she has a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with hands-on, interactive storytelling and activities. As a mom to former SBCA kiddos, she loves our school & is excited to begin her 5th year of teaching!
Michelle Sturdivant
Assistant 3s Teacher
Michelle is an Acworth local who has also been an SBCA mom for 9 years with four boys of her own. She holds both a bachelor's degree in Biology and a bachelor's degree in Nursing from KSU. With a heart for education and caring for others, Michelle is excited to teach the sweet 3s students in her 4th year at SBCA!
Jane Bragg
Lead 3s Teacher
& Team Lead
Jane Bragg is from Kennesaw, Ga. This is her 9th year serving at SBCA in the 3s program. With a Technical Certificate of Credit in Early Childcare Education and over 20 years experience in early childcare education, she loves teaching the children about Jesus and encouraging them to be excited about learning.
Maci Jones
Assistant 3s Teacher
Maci Jones is from Acworth, GA. She is currently studying criminal justice at Kennesaw State University. As a former SBCA graduate herself, she is excited to watch her daughter experience our program and become even more involved as an Assistant 3s teacher!
Chelsey Queen
Lead 3s Teacher
Chelsey lives in Acworth, GA. She has served as a Lead Teacher for the 3s program for 8 years. Her favorite things about teaching the 3s are planning special events for the children along with being a part of the immense growth in independence and motor skills that occur throughout the year.
Lisa Spranz
Assistant 3s Teacher
Lisa is originally from New Jersey and has called Georgia home for the last 23 years. She has 36 years of early childhood experience and training from various schools in New Jersey and Georgia. Lisa loves fueling a child’s curiosity and seeing that “light bulb moment” when they discover or learn something new.
Amanda Martin
Lead 3s Teacher
Amanda is from Marietta, Georgia and this is her 10th year teaching at SBCA. Her love for children has led her to serve in youth and children's ministries for over 15 years. With that experience, she especially loves serving as a Lead Teacher in the 3s program.
Morgan Pepin
Assistant 3s Teacher
Originally from Kennesaw, Morgan lives in Powder Springs with her husband and two kids - both SBCA students! With a major in Sports Medicine & Human Performance along with teaching kids of all ages teaching the game of softball, Morgan is excited to begin her 1st year teaching at SBCA and looks forward to helping the students grow!
Nicole Gooch
Lead 2s Teacher
Nicole Gooch is from Pueblo, Colorado & has been living in Acworth for 25 years. This is her 6th year serving in the 2s program at SBCA. Her love for working with children has led her to serve with numerous children's ministries, classrooms, and sports teams for over 20 years. She's excited to teach children and watch them grow spiritually, mentally, and physically.
Mila Schutte
Assistant 2s Teacher
While her family is from South Africa, Mila was born in Atlanta. She has cared for children, including Lifeguarding, volunteering, and subbing at SBCA, since 2020. She is beginning her studies at Chattahoochee Tech this fall. She is excited to help shape young lives and spread the love of God in her 1st year of teaching at SBCA!
Rebecca McConnell
Lead 2s Teacher
Originally from Athens, Rebecca has been living in Kennesaw since 2018. Rebecca holds a degree in Religion with a concentration in Christian Education. Rebecca has been in Children's Ministry for the past 21 years and is also the Nursery Supervisor at her home church. Rebecca's son is a student at SBCA and she is excited to teach the sweet 2-year-olds!
Ashlynn Harris
Assistant 2s Teacher
Ashlynn lives in Kennesaw, Ga with her husband and three children--all SBCA students! Her bachelor's degree in nursing has given her a passion for education and caring for others. She is looking forward to watching our littlest learners grow in her 1st year at SBCA!
Whitney Watters
Lead 2s Teacher
Whitney is a Georgia native with a bachelor's degree in communication from Kennesaw State University. She has served in various musical ministries over the years and currently works as a voice actor in addition to teaching. As a SBCA mom, she is excited to continue her journey as a Lead 2s teacher!
Diane Zimmerman
Assistant 2s Teacher
Diane has called Georgia home for most of her life and has lived in Kennesaw since 2019. With a bachelor's in journalism & master's in public administration, she has a lot of experience working with high school students and their families. As a mom to three former SBCA students, she is excited to be working with the precious 2s students in her 3rd year at SBCA!
Tanisha Dehzari
Lead 2s Teacher
Lisa Sengvixay
Assistant 2s Teacher
Tanisha was born and raised in Ohio and has been in Georgia with her husband and son since 2020. With a heart for serving God's kingdom, she strives to be a light in the lives of her students. Tanisha is delighted to be a part of the SBCA community for her 2nd year while creating a nurturing & faith-filled environment where every child feels safe, valued, & loved.
Lisa Sengvixay is originally from Florida, but moved to Georgia at 2 years old. This is her 7th year at SBCA assisting in the Toddler/Twos program. As an Assistant Teacher in the 2s program, she really enjoys working with this fun age group.
Deborah Balfour
Lead 2s Teacher
Deborah is a California native who has called Georgia her home for the last 19 years. Entering her 12th year of teaching, she loves working with our littlest learners and watching them grow. Little ones are her passion and she is so excited to be loving on and teaching the Wee Ones class this year!
Zoe Speer
Assistant 2s Teacher
Zoë is from California, later Texas, and then moved to Kennesaw with her family in 2010. She earned a bachelors of social work & worked with elementary students as a school social worker until deciding to stay home with her children. She began her journey at SBCA in February 2024 and is excited to continue her journey this fall with the sweet 2s students (and the 3s on Fridays)!
Audrey Hayes
Lead Toddler
Teacher
Originally from Lagrange, GA, Audrey now lives in Kennesaw with her husband and three children--all SBCA kiddos! With her bachelors degree in business with a minor in public administration, she uses her excellent communication skills to teach the littlest students. She is looking forward to her 3rd year of teaching at SBCA!
Caroline Josef
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Originally from Marietta, Caroline calls Kennesaw home along with her husband and 3 children--all former SBCA kiddos! She holds a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a current Georgia teaching certificate. With 9 years of teaching experience, she is delighted to be nurturing our littlest learners in her 4th year at SBCA (and her family's 10th year at SBCA)!
Deborah Balfour
Lead Wee Ones
Teacher
Deborah is a California native who has called Georgia her home for the last 19 years. Entering her 12th year of teaching, she loves working with our littlest learners and watching them grow. Little ones are her passion and she is so excited to be loving on and teaching the Wee Ones class this year!
Kristen Lichtenwalner
Assistant Wee Ones Teacher
Kristen moved to Acworth in 2018. She is a mother of four, including one SBCA graduate and an incoming student. She holds a bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration. She has served young people in various ministries and professional roles, working with toddlers through college students. She is excited to serve our Wee Ones in her 1st year at SBCA!
Ashton White
Spanish Teacher
Originally from Atlanta, Ashton now lives in Kennesaw with her husband and three daughters--all SBCA kiddos! She holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University as well as a wealth of experience from teaching students of all ages. She is excited to continue teaching all of our students Spanish in her 3rd year at SBCA!
Cassandra Balfour
Music & Movement Teacher
Cassandra was born in California and has called Georgia her home since she was 4 yrs old. She has grown up at Summit serving children and has a love for singing and dancing after years of serving in Summit's Youth Praise Team & her high school band! She is excited to be both a SBCA Mama and teacher, and is looking forward to sharing her love of music with your children!
Julie Harris
Librarian
Originally from Acworth, Julie now resides in White, GA. She received a TCC in Early Childhood in 2017 & a Medical Assistant certificate in 2022 and has been serving children for 10+ years. Whether taking care of children or serving others in her community, she is always ready to serve where God has called. She is delighted to serve the SBCA community in her 1st year!