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Parents Day Out Teachers
At Promise Kids PDO, we believe that the heart of a great education begins with exceptional teachers. Our team of educators is not only highly qualified but also deeply passionate about nurturing young minds. Each of our teachers brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the classroom, creating a vibrant learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Our teaching team reflects the diversity and warmth of the community we serve. Representing a variety of cultural backgrounds, our educators connect with children and families in meaningful ways. This diversity enriches our curriculum, incorporating global perspectives and fostering an appreciation for different cultures. Many of our teachers are also parents themselves, giving them firsthand insight into the challenges and joys of raising young children.
We are proud to have a dedicated, experienced team that works tirelessly to ensure every child thrives in their formative years. Our teachers are known for their patience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to each student’s well-being. They are more than educators—they are role models and mentors who create a foundation for lifelong learning. We invite you to get to know them better and see why your child is in the hands of caring teachers in a positive Christian environment at Promise Kids PDO.
Alissa Gilliland
Birthday:
T-Shirt Size: M
Sports Team: Chiefs
Color: Blue
Salty Snack: Popcorn
Candy: Peanut M&Ms
Drink: Alani
Sonic Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper with Diet Cherry
Morning Drink: Alani
Coffee Place: 7 Brew
Scent: Vanilla
Store: Hobby Lobby, Trader Joe's
Gift card Ideas: $5 - Popshelf, Target, Ulta, TJ Max, Marshall's; $20 - Hobby Lobby, TJ Max
Hobbies: Working Out, Watching Sports, Baking, Crime Documentaries
Allergies/Food Restrictions: No Beef
Other:
Christina Kwiatkowski
Birthday:
Shirt Size: M
Sports Team: Steelers
Color: Green
Salty Snack: Popcorn
Candy: Peppermint Patties
Drink: Diet Coke, Bubbly Water & water
Sonic Drink: Diet Cherry Limeade
Morning Drink: Tea
Coffee Place: n/a
Scent: Vanilla
Store: Target
Gift card Ideas: $5 - McDonalds or Taco Bell; $20 - Target
Hobbies: reading
Allergies: None
Other:
Claire Malingowski
Birthday:
T-Shirt Size: large to x-large
Sports Team: I don't watch sports
Color: Sage Green and Black
Salty Snack: Chex Mix
Candy: Anything with chocolate and peanut butter combined
Favorite Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper, Cherry Coke or Pepsi, and Green Apple Gatorade
Favorite Sonic Drink: Cherry Slushie with Strawberry Chunks
Morning Drink: water
Coffee Place: none - I'm severely sick to coffee
Scent: Apple Cinnamon
Store: Hot Tropic, Books-a-Million, Five Below, Hobby Lobby
Gift card Ideas: $5 - Barnes and Noble or Books-a-Million; $20 - Barnes and Noble or Books-a-Million, Amazon
Hobbies: Manga, drawing, perler art, random crafts (using trinkets), and collecting random frog trinkets
Allergies/Food Restrictions: NO coffee
Other:
Crystal Collins
Birthday: 02/22
Shirt Size: Medium
Sports Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Color: Pink, Silver, Gold
Salty Snack: Mixed nuts (roasted or salted), almonds, cashews
Candy: Peanut M&Ms, Mr. Goodbars, Hershey’s Kisses with almonds, snickers
Drink: Smoothie King, Starbucks
Sonic Drink: Strawberry Slush with extra Strawberries
Morning Drink: Smoothie: strawberries, bananas, apples, strawberry protein, Medicine Ball Tea
Coffee Place: Starbucks (Medicine Ball Tea)
Scent: Gain
Store: Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Ulta Beauty
Gift card Ideas: Amazon, Dollar Tree, Starbucks, Pad Thai, Jason's Deli, Bath & Body Works Hobby Lobby, Michaels
Hobbies: event planning
Allergies: No
Other: N/A
Colleen Cogill
Birthday: 10/23
T-Shirt Size: Large
Sports Team: N/A
Color: Blue
Salty Snack: Soft Pretzels or southern heat potato chips
Candy: Twizzlers - strawberry, black or chocolate
Drink: Sweet Tea, Pepsi
Sonic Drink: Sweet Tea
Morning Drink: DD Iced Carmel Coffee Latte
Coffee Place: Dunkin Donuts
Scent: Strawberry or Vanilla
Store: Amazon or Walmart
Gift card Ideas: $5 Amazon, $20 Amazon
Hobbies: Flowers, Gardening, bird watching & feeding, bike riding
Allergies/Food Restrictions: Seafood
Other: Favorite place to be is the beach or by the ocean
Kayla
Birthday: 6/7/05
Shirt Size: M
Sports Team: n/a
Color: Purple
Salty Snack: Any Hot Chips
Candy: Sour Gummy Worms, Snickers
Drink: Pineapple Juice
Sonic Drink: Blue Raspberry Slush w/ nerds and strawberries
Morning Drink: McDonald’s Caramel Frappe
Coffee Place: Dutch Bros.
Scent: Vanilla
Store: Burlingtons, Walmart, Hobby Lobby
Gift card Ideas: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, Walmart, Burlingtons
Hobbies: n/a
Allergies: None
Other:
Kimberly
Birthday:
Shirt Size: S
Sports Team: UT
Color: Pink
Salty Snack: Popcorn
Candy: Anything sour
Sonic Drink: Strawberry Slush
Morning Drink: Coffee
Coffee Place: 7 Brew
Scent: Lavender
Store: TJ Maxx. Marshalls
Gift card Ideas: Walmart, TJ Maxx
Hobbies: Weight training, bargain hunting, traveling, adventures with my kids
Allergies: None
Other:
Kristi Glover
Birthday: 12/14
Shirt Size: Large
Sports Team: Titans, UT
Color: Royal Blue, Teal
Salty Snack: White Chocolate Pretzels
Candy: Hot Tamales, Werther's Chewy Caramels, Peanut M&Ms, Skittles (tropical and berry)
Drink: Starbucks Vanilla Coffee, Dunkin Vanilla Coffee, Sweet Tea
Sonic Drink: Iced Vanilla Coffee, Ocea n n Water
Morning Drink: Dunkin Iced Coffee with Vanilla and Sugar
Coffee Place: Dunkin
Scent: Fresh Cotton, Fruity
Store: Bath and Body Works, Amazon, Off-Broadway, Burlington
Gift card Ideas: Dunkin, Amazon, Zaxbys, Demos, Texas Roadhouse, Pad Thai
Hobbies: Basketball, Making Big Heads, Ice Cream Trailer sales, Spots Mom (softball and basketball)
Allergies: No
Other: N/A
Kristine Malingowski
Birthday: 12/14
Shirt Size: 2x
Sports Team: N/A
Color: Rose & Light Blue
Salty Snack: Funyons, Doritos, Cashews
Candy: Reese's, Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Drink: Dr. Pepper, Coke
Sonic Drink: Strawberry Slush
Morning Drink: Peppermint Tea (black)
Coffee Place: not a coffee drinker
Scent: Apple, Coffee, Berry, Vanilla
Store: Martin’s Home & Garden, Hobby Lobby, Walmart
Gift card Ideas: $5 - Amazon, Walmart, Chick-fil-A; $20 - Martin's, Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Walmart
Hobbies: Gardening, Traveling, Reading, Collecting Tea Cups
Allergies: I have no allergies, but I avoid hard things like taffy, caramel, and other hard foods.
Other: I love cats, the beach, and all kinds of music
Miranda Upham
Birthday: 7/27
Shirt Size: XL
Sports Team: MTSU
Color: Pink, Teal
Salty Snack: Popcorn
Candy: Carmelo bar, snickers, any chocolate really
Drink: Coke, Sweet Tea, Vanilla Bean Frappe with caramel
Sonic Drink: Coke, Ocean Water
Morning Drink: Green Tea dragon fruit refresher, vanilla bean frappe with caramel drizzle, coke
Coffee Place: Dunkin Donuts- Green tea dragon fruit refresher
Scent: Wood smells
Store: Hobby lobby, amazon, target, Walmart
Gift card Ideas: Starbucks, McDonalds, Amazon, Target, Hobby Lobby, Food Places
Hobbies: Outdoor Activities
Allergies: N/A
Other:
Rachel Hassler
Birthday:
Shirt Size: adult M
Sports Team: TN Volunteers
Color: Blue
Salty Snack: Cheddar & Sour Cream chips
Candy: Sour Patch Kids
Drink: Cherry Coke Zero
Sonic Drink: Cherry Limeade
Morning Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
Coffee Place:
Scent: Coconut Lime
Store: TJ Max
Gift card Ideas: $5 - Target; $20 - Amazon
Hobbies: Reading; Ballet
Allergies:
Other:
Shawn
Birthday: 2/19
Shirt Size: L
Sports Team: Texan
Color: Pink, Red
Salty Snack: Trail Mix
Candy: Chocolate covered peanut clusters, Snickers, Turtles
Drink: Cherry Coke, Coke
Sonic Drink: Strawberry Limeaide
Morning Drink:Caramel Mocha, hot chocolate, sweet tea
Coffee Place: Starbucks, McDonald’s
Scent: Strawberry, Tropical
Store: Victoria’s Secret, Ross, Marshalls
Gift card Ideas: Dollar Tree, 5 Below, Olive Garden, Cracker Barrel, Cheddars, Gas Card
Hobbies: Making Clothes, shopping, cooking
Allergies: None
Other:
Sheila Baker
Birthday: 09/04
Shirt Size: XL
Sports Team: UT
Color: Salmon, Peach
Salty Snack: Cajun Trail Mix
Candy: Milkduds, sugar babies, raisinets
Drink: Ginger Ale
Sonic Drink: Cherry Limeade Slush
Morning Drink: Mocha Frappe, Dunkin Iced Blueberry Coffee
Coffee Place: Dunkin
Scent: Lavender, Vanilla
Store: Hobby Lobby
Gift card Ideas: No Preference
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, DIY Home Improvements
Allergies: Low or no sodium, low or no acidic fruits
Other: N/A
Teresa Dye
Birthday: 1/23
Shirt Size: L
Sports Team: n/a
Color: Green
Salty Snack: n/a
Candy: Limdor Truffles w/Caramel
Drink: Milkshakes
Sonic Drink: Sweet Tea
Morning Drink: V8 Pineapple Mango
Coffee Place: n/a
Scent: Spice Scents & Vanilla
Store: Kohl's & Walmart
Gift card Ideas: $5 - Amazon, Target, Walmart; $20 Amazon, Target, Walmart
Hobbies: n/a
Allergies: Gluten Free
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