Miss Cindy Lead Teacher 2A  Assistant Teacher 3BM	I have been the Younger 2’s teacher since February of 1998 as well as the lead teacher for Lanier Preschool’s after school program. I am married with two grown children. I moved to Cumming in 1997 from Pennsylvania. I enjoy reading, cross-stitching and NASCAR racing.    Feel free to contact me at
Miss Jennifer   Assistant Teacher 2AT	My name is Jennifer Baptie. I am Miss Cindy's assistant in the young two's class.  I was born and raised in Canada where I received my degree in Child Development. I have been married for 13 years and have 3 girls ages 11, 9 and 5. We moved to Georgia 2 years ago after spending 5 years in California. I started at Lanier Preschool last spring after spending 10 years at home with my children. I am involved with Girls Scouts and the Alpharetta Fire Department. I enjoy reading and gardening. I love to watch the children grow and change. I am looking forward to spending time with your children this year.
Miss Angela   Assistant Teacher 3A	I am so excited to be teaching the MMO program! I have five children, the oldest just started college at UGA and the youngest (a graduate of Lanier) just started kindergarten at Mashburn. I received my bachelor's degree from Radford University in VA in interior design, but after several years and one baby, I realized that retail work was not compatible with our family life. I was lead teacher for a 2 year old class in Winston-Salem, NC for 6 years before moving to Brussels, Belgium. Four years later we moved to Pennsylvania, and two years ago we transferred to Cumming. I have been lucky to have been able to spend the past several years as a full time Mom, but it was time to get back to work and it feels great! I look forward to getting to know the children and watching them learn and grow this year.    Feel Free to contact me at
Miss Bobbi   Assistant Teacher 2AT   Assistant Teacher MMO	I am so blessed to be a part of Lanier Preschool. I love children! I have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I am originally from New York and have been in Georgia for 10 years. I have worked as a secretary and ran my husband’s office. I have always worked with children in the church nursery, babysat them in my home and I am very involved with my grandchildren’s everyday lives. I truly enjoy being an assistant teacher with Miss Cindy and Miss Jennifer. I love your kids and love being a part of their preschool experience.
Miss Paddy Lead Teacher 2B	Welcome to 2B!! I am so excited to be here at Lanier teaching 2 year olds. I love this age group!! My husband and I have been married for 18 wonderful years and we have 3 children; 1 girl and 2 boys. I graduated from St. Mary's College with an Early Childhood Degree. I operated my own child care center in my home for 25 years; 15 years in Ocean City N.J. and 10 years in Florida. I love to do crafts, ride my bike, boating and be outside. I moved to Georgia in September, 2005 and started working at Lanier Preschool in November.  I truly enjoy coming to work and being with your children. They are all truly a blessing to me!!  Feel free to contact me at
Miss Liz Assistant Teacher 2B	Hi! My name is Liz. I work with Paddy in the older 2 year old class. I was ready to start working since my two daughters are 10 and 14 years old. I was a stay-at-home mom for 14 years (what a blessing)! I am really enjoying being with our classes and am looking forward to watching them grow through the year. I like dancing, singing, and science. I am from Philadelphia and have lived in Georgia for 9 years.
Miss Vicki Lead Teacher 3A	Welcome to Class 3A we are so blessed to be teaching your children this school year. My name is Ms Vicki. I was born in California but lived most of my life in Louisiana before relocating to Georgia. I have a loving husband William & three children James (24), Kendra (15) and Autumn (14). James served two tours in Iraq and is now taking classes at North Ga. College. Kendra is a sophomore at Forsyth Central High & Autumn is a freshman.  I began working with preschoolers almost 20 years ago when I opened up a preschool in my home. I am currently enrolled at Lanier Tech to further my teaching career. I'm a Wednesday night bible teacher and dabble in scouts. As you can see I love children! In the very little spare time that I have left I love to camp, read, collect angels, candles, take long baths & drink Starbucks! God has blessed me so much this year by returning my son safely and sparing the lives but not the homes of my family in Katrina. I know he will continue to bless me this year as I strive to prepare your children for Pre-K and to expose them to their best friend Jesus! May GOD also bless you and yours this year.  Feel free to contact me at
Miss Katie Assistant Teacher 3A	I was born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University. I have been married for 34 years and we have 2 grown children, Christopher and Rachel. I have been here at the preschool since 1999 and have worked mostly with the threes but have also taught in the 2’s and 4’s classes. I enjoy sewing, reading and traveling.
Miss Traci Lead Teacher 3B	My name is Traci Addlesburger. I have three girls ranging in ages from 5 to 18. I came to GA about twenty years ago from Ohio and love it here! I began teaching preschool three years ago when I moved to Cumming from another GA town to be near family. I found Lanier for my daughter and there was an opportunity to work and keep the same hours as my daughter. I am so very honored and feel so very blessed to be a part of such an awesome ministry.  Feel free to contact me at
Miss Jordana Assistant Teacher 3B	My name is Miss Jordana. My husband and I have been married for 16 years and we've been in Cumming for 7 years. We have daughters; Emily who is 13 and Elizabeth who is 8. I have been teaching Preschool for 5 years. This is my second year at Lanier Preschool. I am very excited to be here and am looking forward to getting to know your children and being a part of their preschool experience.
Miss Therese Lead Teacher 5A	I have been blessed in that, I can't think of a time in my life where I wasn't working with children. I have taught Sunday school, worked as a Girl Scout leader for 7 years and been involved with preschool children for a total of fifteen years. I began as an assistant when my own daughter was three. Prior to working here at Lanier I worked in a public school preschool program for 8 years. This is my fifth year at Lanier and I must say, I love it here. This fall I will be celebrating twenty four wonderful years of marriage with a man who was my high school sweetheart and is someone I greatly admire. We were blessed with one daughter that has just started her third year at Auburn University-War Eagle! I love animals, both great and small. I have three animals of my own, all adopted. One dog, Princess ( who thinks she's the queen, but she's only the princess!) and two cats Baby and Precious. I also love to run, enjoy my flowers and water garden and to take my Princess for a walk with my husband. Children are like flowers, if you tend to them with your time, water them with your love and occasionally pull out the weeds, they will bless you with beautiful blossoms.  Feel free to contact me at
Miss Cindy Assistant Teacher 5A	I have been working at Lanier Preschool for nine years. My husband and I have been married for 26 years. We have two sons: our oldest son graduated from Clemson University in December, 2004. He is currently working in the Atlanta area. Our youngest son is a senior in High School. He is a starter on the varsity football team. My favorite holiday is Christmas and I love to go shopping in my free time. Working at Lanier Preschool has been truly a great and blessed experience.
Miss Mary Beth Lead Teacher 4A	In 1983 I accepted Jesus as my Savior. My life drastically changed. I knew that God had a plan for me and my life. I graduated college in 1985 and began a life serving God by helping children. I started my career helping youth at risk in Outdoor Wilderness programs. In 1989, I met the love of my life and we were married in 1990. From 1990-1998 we focused on life, career, and making a life for our soon to be daughter. She was born in 1998 on a cold Massachusetts winter. We soon found out that she had a heart defect that required open heart surgery. We totally had to give God control. She is now almost 9 years old and a beautiful healthy girl. In 2001 our son was born. He is now 6 and is starting kindergarten.  I started as a preschool teacher at Lanier in the fall of 2004. I know God placed me at Lanier and my constant prayer is that He gives me the ability to touch each child with the love of Jesus. Feel free to contact me at
Miss Katie Assistant Teacher 4B	I’m pleased to be Miss Mary Beth’s assistant in 4B for the third year. I earned a BS in Education and a degree in Physical Therapy many years ago. I practiced PT for about 12 years in Pennsylvania and Virginia. When Steve, my husband of 44 years, and I moved to Georgia, I began working as an assistant in a church preschool and eventually began their 2 year old program. I then moved on to elementary school, assisting in Special Needs Kindergarten, Developmental First and Multi-age classroom. I retired again and worked as a manager in a gift and collectible store for 6-7 years and again retired. After a year or so at home, I was fortunate to be hired by Lanier Preschool. Our three grown children and four grandchildren often chuckle at my activities!
Miss Julie Lead Teacher 4C	It is my honor to be teaching 4-C at Lanier Preschool! I love working with children and have always felt "called" to teach. I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors degree and began working on a Masters in Early Education. I, however, was offered a career position with the State of Florida which entailed writing curriculum and teaching employees state wide. I left Florida State and went to work. During my years in college, I spent the summers as a camp counselor and the school year as an after school counselor. I have been married for 10 years and have two daughters, ages 8 and 5. I am so blessed to be here at Lanier Preschool!   Feel free to contact me at
Miss Terri Assistant Teacher 4C	My name is Miss Terri and I am Miss Julie's assistant teacher in 4D. I am so excited to be working with Miss Julie this year. I am a native Atlantan; born and raised in Sandy Springs, Georgia. I have three wonderful sons and my husband and I have been married for 23 wonderful years. My family also consists of 4 cats and 1 lovable Golden Retriever. I really enjoy working with the children. I am so very blessed to be here at Lanier Preschool and working with your wonderful children.
Miss Sue Lead Teacher 4D	My name is Sue Finegan. I have four children: a girl, 12 years old and three boys ages 10, 7, and 4. We moved here 3 years ago from Long Island, NY and I have been married for fifteen years. I have a Master’s degree in Elementary / Early Childhood Education from the State University of Stony Brook and am certified to teach grades n-6. I love working with young children and am excited about being back in the classroom. My hobbies include tennis, shopping and watching my children play.  Feel free to contact me at
Miss Kathleen Assistant Teacher 4D	My name is Kathleen Morton. I am married with two boys, ages 10 & 7. I have a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida. I have always enjoyed working with children and made them a priority even before I was blessed with my own. I worked for the Girl Scouts and am the co-den leader for my son's cub scout den. I have been actively involved at the elementary school for the last 6 years. My hobbies include quilting and scrap booking. I also love to decorate cakes and cookies.
Miss Annalyn Music / Movement	I am a true native of Atlanta, Georgia and have been here over 40 years! (I'm just not counting anymore.) I hold a degree from Georgia State University however I claim two years at Clemson University to be more of a memory. Over the years, I have enjoyed Music in many ways and love teaching piano to all ages. Coming from Cornerstone Schools where the pace was K-8th I am excited to be teaching the bright and talented 2 to 4 year olds and the fun they have in exploring all types of music and movement. Most important is the fact that we can celebrate being Christians and sing our hearts out about Jesus and all He stands for our children!   Feel free to contact me at