Preschool Teachers

Get To Know Our Preschool Teachers

At Promise Kids Preschool, 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 Preschool.

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

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
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, Werthers Chewy Caramels, Peanut M&Ms, Skittles (topical and berry)
Drink: Starbucks Vanilla Coffee, Dunkin Vanilla Coffee, Sweet Tea
Sonic Drink: Iced Vanilla Coffee, Ocean 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

Da’Mya Moss
Birthday: 11/23
Shirt Size: XL
Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Color: Green, Pink
Salty Snack: Hot Cheetos
Candy: Sweet Tart Ropes
Drink: Teremana, Strawberry Kiwi Snapple
Sonic Drink: Root Beer Float
Morning Drink: Cranberry Apple Juice
Coffee Place: Starbucks
Scent: Fall/ Autumn Scents
Store: Shein
Gift card Ideas: Amazon
Hobbies: Dance, Doing Makeup/ Hair
Allergies: No
Other: N/A

Tina Parker
Birthday: 
T-Shirt Size: 3x
Sports Team: Tennessee
Color: Red
Salty Snack: Chips
Candy: Cowtales, dark chocolate raisins
Drink: Core water, fruit punch
Sonic Drink: Cherry limeade
Morning Drink: Coffee with cream and sugar
Coffee Place: not sure
Scent: Cherry
Store: Calos, Khols & Walmart
Gift card Ideas: $5 - Walmart or Dollar General; $20 - Walmart or Calos
Hobbies: Sow plastic, color adult coloring books
Allergies: Restrictions... No peanut butter (have to watch carbs)
Other: 

Angie Ramirez
Birthday: 04/02
Shirt Size: M
Sports Team: N/A
Color: Pink
Salty Snack: Chips
Candy: N/A
Drink: Matcha
Sonic Drink: Sweet Tea
Morning Drink: N/A
Coffee Place: Bean Loft Coffee
Scent: Lavender
Store: Hobby Lobby
Gift card Ideas: Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Ulta
Hobbies: Crocheting, Sewing, Crafting
Allergies: No Dairy
Other: N/A

Jiane Smith
Birthday: 12/17
T-Shirt Size: large
Sports Team: Houston Rockets/Texans
Color: black/red/orange
Salty Snack: Hot Cheetos & Smart Chedder Popcorn
Candy: Haribo Gummy Bears & Rips Strawberry & Apple
Drink: coke & Peach tea
Sonic Drink: mango lemonade slush
Morning Drink: iced white mocha
Coffee Place: Starbucks
Scent: In The Stars, Teakwood
Store: Target, T.J. Maxx
Gift card Ideas: Zaxby's. T,J. Maxx, Target, Walmart
Hobbies: music, dance, paint/coloring
Allergies: n/a
Other: n/a

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: