January 2026 Nationwide Trainer of the Month
The Trainer of the Month award is our means of celebrating educators who dwell out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and self-discipline—every day. We’re excited to announce that our 2026 January Nationwide Trainer of the Month is Ms. Ashley from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Thornton.
The management crew at Thornton had such sort phrases to say to Ms. Ashley in gentle of this honor, saying: “Ashley, it has been so great watching you excel and develop throughout your time at LSP. You carry a lot gentle and heat to your classroom and our college. Thanks for setting such a tremendous instance for all of us. We love you a lot. Our college wouldn’t be the identical with out you! ”
What age group do you educate?
I educate in our two’s classroom!
What’s the identify of your classroom?
The identify of my classroom is Ashdown Forest!
What do you like most in regards to the age group you educate?
What I really like most in regards to the age group I educate is experiencing the creativity and creativeness my kiddos carry every day. It’s a pleasure to observe them develop into joyful, assured people. As properly with seeing the progress within the youngsters, serving to them study extra about themselves, and educating them learn how to take pleasure in and be a part of this glorious group. I additionally cherish the real conversations we share. They’re all the time so keen to inform their tales and are simply as excited to listen to mine. I really feel tremendous fortunate to be a part of that journey!
What’s your favourite curriculum undertaking you’ve ever performed in your classroom?
My favourite curriculum undertaking that I’ve performed in my class is after we realized learn how to make do-it-yourself ice cream! The children had such a BLAST doing it and have been so engaged the complete time! They realized learn how to pour completely different substances right into a bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix all of it collectively. It was such a enjoyable, hands-on expertise, and the thrill on their faces was priceless. Really top-of-the-line/most enjoyable actions! We made a berry taste; it was tremendous yummy. 🙂
What do you take pleasure in most about working at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse?
What I take pleasure in most about working at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse is with the ability to have the chance at work with such a gifted crew and with the ability to witness youngsters’s progress and improvement firsthand. It means lots to me that these households not solely belief me with their youngsters every day, but in addition really care about me and exit of their solution to supply help. This college is really wonderful, and I’ve had the privilege of forming lasting friendships with my co-teachers and constructing sturdy connections with many households.
What made you wish to change into an early childhood educator?
What I really like most about educating is the enjoyment and objective it brings to every day. It’s so extremely rewarding whenever you come into work each morning and the youngsters gentle up after they see you. Even the smallest moments, a excessive 5, a curious query, or a proud smile feels extremely significant. Their pleasure over the only issues is completely the cutest factor. I additionally love that I’m all the time studying proper alongside them and making a constructive influence on the kiddos.
Who and/or what conjures up you and why?
My dad and mom are my largest inspiration they’ve all the time been the very best supporters and have been there each step of the best way. They’re essentially the most hardworking folks I do know and by no means surrender even when issues get tough.They all the time push me to be my best-self.
What do you take pleasure in doing exterior of labor?
Outdoors of labor, I take pleasure in going mountain climbing within the mountains, particularly throughout the summer season, the sunsets are stunning. I additionally love spending time with my household and going out to strive new eating places or dessert locations. And I really like buying and doing crafts!
Inform us one particular reality about your self that nobody would count on.
One particular reality about me is that I’ve like a mini enterprise with my mother; we’re social gathering decorators/bakers. We do balloon garlands, backdrops set ups, and even dessert tables!
We’d additionally like to increase congratulations to all of this month’s nominees listed under. Thanks on your continued ardour and dedication. You’re all an important a part of our Little Sunshine’s household!
Arvada – Lindsay W.
Briargate – Grace S.
Broomfield – Kaitlyn T.
Cardinal – Tylar S.
Citadel Rock – Klarissa L.
Chesterfield – Justice A.
Chestnut – Joanna A.
Claremont – Cassidy B.
Creve Coeur – Morgan F.
Cumming – Martha A.
Dominion – Kasandra N.
Elkhorn North – Ashlee P.
West Omaha – Chelsea T.
Erie – Jas T.
4 Factors – Stephanie M.
Gilbert Val Vista – Jesse V.
Granite Bay – Lindsy M.
Hendersonville – Trenidy A.
Gilbert Higley – Maria B.
Lakeway – Vida Ok.
Colorado Springs (Cheyenne Mountain) – Elysia G.
Littleton – Stephanie D.
Lake St. Louis – Lauren M.
Leawood – Jessica P.
Mt. Juliet – Monica O.
O’Fallon – Saleena L.
Overland Park – Lauren H.
Franklin – Vanessa B.
Ozark – Scire G.
Parker – Alyssa V.
Rogers – Kassandra G.
Roswell – Madiliene F.
Schaumburg – Ashely J.
Scottsdale – Melanie C.
Southlake – Lori B.
Stone Oak – Karina M.
College Metropolis – Victoria S.
Willowbrook – Ashley E.
The Woodlands – Kaliyah J.
