Fours Teachers

Jamie Ridings - Monday - Friday - Lead Teacher - Room 1 (Favorites)

I have a BS in Elementary Education and have been teaching for 18 years, 5 of them at FLP.  My husband of 16 years and I live in Olive Branch with our two dogs, Tizzy and Tucker.  We love spending time with our dogs, playing board games and going to Christian concerts.  I excited about returning to teaching at FLP this year.

Bonnie Garrett - Monday - Friday - Co-Teacher - Room 1 (Favorites)

I have been working at FLP since 2020, working with the Twos in Aftercare and now with the Fours for the last three years. My husband and I love to hang out with our two children, who are our pride and joy. When I am not at work, I love to read and to do life with my family and friends. It has been a joy to teach and love your little ones!

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Mariah Scott - M-F Aftercare Teacher - Rm 1 (Favorites)

Jodi Vaughn - TTH Fours Lead Teacher - Room 2 (Favorites)

I'm Ms. Jodi.  My husband of 36 years Chris and I live in Oakland and have two children, one sweet daughter in law and are proud grandparents of our beautiful granddaughter.  I have a BS in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University and have taught in both public and private schools for 20 years.  I enjoy walking and I absolutely love watching sports!

Lacey Acuff - MWF - Lead teacher - Room 2 (Favorites)

My name is Lacey Acuff and I have been teaching preschool for the last 9 years. In 2015 I graduated with my degree in Early Childhood Education and in 2018 I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instructional design. Teaching preschool is one of my favorite things to do! I live in Collierville with my husband, Mike, and our 3 boys. On the weekends I enjoy exercising, spending time with my family, and listening to live music. 

Isa Nadeau - MWF/TTH Fours Co-Teacher - Room 2 (Favorites)

I work with both Lacey and Jodi and have been teaching at FLP for 11 years. My husband and I live in Collierville and we have two beautiful daughters. I am originally from Colombia and am bilingual.  I have taught Spanish classes and worked with the four year-olds here at FLP.  I am an avid runner and love to spend time traveling with family and friends.

Kaylie Roetker - Monday - Friday Fours - Lead Teacher - Room 8 (Favorites)

I am currently in my 7th school year as a preschool teacher and I absolutely love working with this age. I have a BS in Psychology and Sociology.  I am an aunt who loves to spend time with her nieces and nephews and I'm a dog mom to my adorable dog, Lucy. When I am not at school, I love to read, spend time with my family, to go bowling, and to craft.

Esther Martino - Monday - Friday Fours - Co-Teacher - Room 8 (Favorites)

My family moved to Collierville from Williamsburg, Virginia in 2011.  I have two sons and two daughters.  In our free time, my husband and I enjoy gardening together and traveling. 

Vicki Eubanks - Monday - Friday Fours - Morning Care - Room 8 & After Care TTh - Rm 2 (Favorites)

I am a mother of twin girls and one boy and a soon to be grandmother of 3.  My favorite things to do are spending time at the lake with my family, and anything outside like riding bikes, hiking, or enjoying a good bonfire.  I love to read, do anything related to water sports and to eat good seafood.

Zarina Cruz - Monday - Friday Fours - Aftercare Teacher - Room 8 (Favorites)

I am a former Dentist by trade and moved to Memphis with my family about 8 years ago from Mexico.  I am bilingual and also work at another local elementary school. My husband and I live in Collierville with our teenage son. We love to travel and spend time with family.

Angie Stephens - MWF Fours Lead  & TTH Co-Teacher  - Room 9 & Morning Care Teacher - Room - 1 (Favorites)

I recently relocated to the Memphis area where I grew up, from Louisiana. My husband of 22 years and I have two beautiful college aged children. I am a Certified Child Development Associate and have worked in education for 20 years. When I am not at school I spend as much time with my family as possible, love to run and work out and to love on our precious dog Beasley. 

Grecia (Grace) Lobato - MWF Co-Teacher & Morning Care Teacher - Room 9 (Favorites)

I have been married for 21 years.  My husband and I have one child and live in Arlington. I am from Mexico where I worked as a Dentist. I like to walk my dog Muffin, read fiction books and travel.

JJ Sanders - TTH Fours Lead Teacher - Room 9 (Favorites)

I have been a teacher at FLP since 2000.  I love working with the fours. I have a BS in Education and have been teaching since college.  My husband Jamie and I have two beautiful daughters and our first grandson.  We love Grizzlies Basketball and Ole Miss Football and can often be found enjoying a game with family and friends.