Michelle Lorio

Director; sapkindergarten@gmail.com

I was born in Ohio but spent my formative years in Michigan and New Mexico as my family followed my father’s military career.  I graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Augusta State University with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.  I have been married to my husband, Jamie, for 20 years.  We have three wonderful children, Madelyn, Mason, and Chase who fill every moment with joy, purpose, and meaning.  We are members here at South Aiken Presbyterian Church.  We love our church!  In my spare time we love to travel as a family and go camping with our Goldendoodle, Chloe.  One of my greatest joys is serving as the Kindergarten Director of South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten.  I am so proud to be a part of the spiritual, social, and academic growth of our students. 

Cissy Kelley

Assistant Director; cissyksapk@yahoo.com

I was born and raised here in Aiken.  I have a strong Aiken family history dating back seven generations.  At an early age, I discovered a love for working with children.  I began working in the St. Thaddeus nursery at eleven years old and babysitting for countless families.  In my teens, I was a ballet dancer with the Aiken Civic Ballet.  I have been working backstage with the children for Crosby-Miller Dance Studio performances for almost thirty years.  My greatest accomplishment has been raising my three children, Andrew, Jessica and Anthony Williamson. My oldest attended SAPK in 1992.  All three graduated kindergarten from SAPK.

Amy Burnet

Nursery; amyb.sapk@gmail.com

I was a Navy brat so I was born in New York and have lived in multiple places along the east coast until we settled in Aiken in 1996. I have been married for 16 years and we have 2 beautiful girls, Kelsey (13) and Kayla (10). I am a certified radiographer and worked as an interventional radiologic technologist for 15 years at University and Trinity Hospital. I am a member at Cedar Creek Church where I volunteered in the nursery for 10 years and currently volunteer in Kidz Worship where we engage elementary students in the word of God through skits and fun activities. I enjoy playing softball with my church, reading, watching movies, traveling and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to snuggling babies and having a great year at SAPK!

Jessica Morgan

1K Teacher; jmorgan.sapk@gmail.com

I have been married to my wonderful husband since 2002. My husband and I are from Pennsylvania and Ohio. We have lived in Aiken since 2007. We have two children, our son Charlie and our daughter Jocelynn. My family and I enjoy playing sports, boating, and camping. I love to watch little ones learn and explore the world around them. 

Erin Beck

2K Teacher; erinbecksapk@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Erin Beck and I have been with SAPK since Fall of 2020. I was raised in Charleston, SC and then moved to Jackson, TN where I met my husband Jeremy. We have been married since 2005 and have 3 wonderful kids named Kate, Karis, and Silas. My younger two kids both attended SAPK and we loved it so much that I decided to join the staff! Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, anything coffee related, Braves baseball, and all the true crime podcasts. 

Kim Downey

2K Teacher; kdowneysapk@gmail.com

I was born and raised in Virginia, where I met my husband. We have 3 kids, Asher, Nora and Mae. We moved to Aiken in October 2020 after spending a short stint in upstate New York. My youngest was a student at SAPK and I became a substitute teacher at SAPK and then part of the Bible Friends team. I enjoy reading, crafting and trips to the beach and spending time with friends and family. I am super excited to be part of the SAPK staff as a 2K teacher.

Jennifer Culpepper

3K Teacher; culpeppersapk@gmail.com

I have been SAPK's 3 Plus teacher since 2019.  My family moved to Aiken in 2012 and we knew this beautiful city was where we belonged! I have three amazing children, all of which attended this amazing preschool. I attended the University of West Florida and received my bachelor of art. Did you know that before children can write they need to draw?  I am an artist by trade and value creativity and individuality. I also enjoy intermingling art with science and creating fun and exciting STEAM activities throughout the year!

Tammy Duncan

3K Teacher; tduncansapk@gmail.com

My husband Andy and I have been married since 1996. We moved our family of three to Aiken in 1998 from Tennessee. We became a part of the SAPK family in 2001 when we enrolled our eldest son in a 3k class. As our family grew to 7, each of our 5 children attended SAPK. Throughout the years my role at SAPK has changed many times. I have been a parent, a substitute, a Parent’s Day Out Worker, Kindergarten Aid, PTO Volunteer and now a 3K teacher. I have always enjoyed working with little ones and knew that this is where God wanted me to be. I cherish getting to be a part of your child’s early education and can’t wait for another great year at SAPK.

Beth Hendrix

3K Teacher; bhendrix.sapk@gmail.com

My name is Beth Hendrix and I absolutely love teaching your children.   Each day is a complete surprise and the adventure i get to go on with your child brings a smile to my face everyday.  My background in Psychology and Biology has allowed me to work with children in various positions - including mental health and early intervention.  My journey at SAPK began as a substitute and I happily advanced to my current role as a 3K teacher in 2021.  In my free time you can find me at dance class, swim meet, or on the soccer field with my husband Nathan supporting our 3 girls who were fortunate to attend SPK.  I also enjoy a good true crime podcast and theme parks.  Let me know if you have any recommendations! 

Jennifer Huntley

4K Teacher; huntleysapk@gmail.com

My name is Jennifer Huntley and I love teaching our awesome 4K students! I’ve been at SAPK since 2019 when I started teaching Science to our 5K. I was born and raised in California and come from a family of elementary and high school educators. During my military career I slowly made my way towards the east coast and, finally, my husband and I moved from Baltimore, MD to Aiken in 2012 to be closer to family. We have two great kids, Beatrice and Alex, both of whom attended SAPK. I love the beach, visiting museums, crafting, movies and audiobooks. I also love messy play; give me all the slime, oobleck, foam, paint, glue and glitter!

Amber Lambert

4K Teacher; lambert.sapk@gmail.com

I was born and raised in Aiken, SC and graduated from USC-Aiken where I met my husband, Adam. We have three daughters: Ella, Mae and Avery. My daughters have all attended SAPK, and I love being a part of the SAPK family as both a parent and 4K teacher! When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking, camping, and traveling to the beach and Disney World.

Cheri Nesbitt

4K Teacher; nesbittsapk@gmail.com

My husband Don and I met during high school in Kingwood, Texas. We moved to Aiken after our first son Robert was born. We became a part of the SAPC/SAPK family before our second son Isaac was born. Aiken has been a wonderful place to raise our family. SAPK is my ‘happy place’! I have been blessed with the privilege of teaching many preschoolers. I find lots of joy sharing music and movement with all of the preschool classes. I love to encourage little ones to grow in spirit, mind and body.  My free time is spent with my family camping and traveling.

Annette Wink

4K Teacher; mrs.winkclassroom@gmail.com

My husband and I are Army Brats from Waynesville, Missouri. We are high school sweethearts and have been married since 2004. We have two children, a teenage son, John, and a daughter, Belle, with four dogs of various sizes. I have worked in childcare for three years, a Christian private school for a school year, a sub for SAPK in 2020 and started teaching 4k in 2021. I am a Grand Canyon University Student and finishing my early childhood education bachelors in 2023. Teaching young children and sharing the love of Jesus is my passion. When I have time, I enjoy reading and walking my dogs; and playing games, watching movies, and going to the zoo with my family. 

Rebekah Lee

5K Teacher; rleesapk@gmail.com

I currently live in the Graniteville area with my husband, two children, and three dogs.  My husband Trent is the Materials Director at Aiken Regional Medical Center, my daughter Lauren is a student at USCA where she is studying to be an elementary teacher, and my son Nicholas is currently in high school.  I graduated from USCA with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  I have been actively teaching since 2007.  Our family attends Lakeside Baptist Church where I volunteer in junior church and our Awana Program.  In my free time I love to spend time with my family, walk my dogs, vacation, watch Hallmark movies, and attend my son’s basketball and baseball games.  

Stephanie Freund

Teacher's Aide; stephf.sapk@gmail.com

I am from Atlanta, Georgia originally and live in Aiken SC with my husband Nick and our two daughters Madison and Savannah. I have worked at SAPK since 2013. I have worked as a teacher and a assistant. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, shopping, traveling and spending time with family and friends!