Jennifer HuntleyKindergarten Director
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Cissy Kelley
Assistant Director
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Amy BurnettNursery; 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 since 2006 and we have 2 beautiful girls, Kelsey and Kayla. 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Katie Ward4K Teacher; mrswardsapk@gmail.comHi, all! My name is Katie Ward. Originally from Trenton, SC., I relocated to Aiken with my family in 2002. I come from a long line of educators. It was always my dream to teach. My husband Wylie and I have been together since 2013. We have three beautiful daughters: Zoey, Chloe, and Olivia. We've been with SAPK since our oldest started in 2016. I love being a parent of SAPK and now a teacher. In my spare time I love reading a good book, drinking good coffee, and camping with the family.
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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.
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Stephanie Freund
Teacher's Aide; stephf.sapk@gmail.com
My name is Stephanie Freund and I want to thank you for letting me love on your children! I am so excited for this school year! I’m from Atlanta, Georgia originally and have lived in Aiken since 2008 with my husband Nick and our two beautiful daughters - Madison and Savannah, who also attended SAPK. I have worked at SAPK since 2013. I have worked as a teacher and an assistant. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends!
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