April 2025 Nationwide Instructor of the Month

The Instructor of the Month award is our method of celebrating educators who stay out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and self-discipline—every day. For April, we’re excited to announce that our 2025 April Nationwide Instructor of the Month is Ms. Sydney from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of The Woodlands.

The management crew at The Woodlands had such variety phrases to share about Ms. Sydney, saying: “We’re thrilled to have fun Sydney as our April Instructor of the Month! Generally known as the tamer of toddlers and a real youngster whisperer, Ms. Sydney brings pleasure, endurance, and a contagious smile to all the pieces she does. Earlier than discovering her perpetually residence in Hundred Acre Wooden final yr, Sydney was our go-to gal—cheerfully bouncing from classroom to classroom, at all times prepared to assist wherever she was wanted. Her can-do angle and heat presence make her a favourite amongst college students and employees alike.”

What age group do you educate?
Toddlers

What’s the title of your classroom?
Hundred Acre Wooden

What do you’re keen on most concerning the age group you educate?
Their vitality is contagious! Toddlers have probably the most unimaginable personalities, and on daily basis I get a glimpse of the superb folks they’re rising into. They’re so affectionate—it’s practically unattainable to have a foul day if you’re greeted by 16 shining faces beaming up at you every morning. My littles like to study, and it’s at all times such a pleasure to see that spark of their eyes after they uncover one thing new. Watching these moments of realization and pleasure is likely one of the finest components of what I do.

What’s your favourite curriculum undertaking you’ve ever executed in your classroom?
We love palms on studying, and toddlers like to get messy! Throughout our “Dig into Paleontology” theme, we had a shaving cream sensory bin with dinosaurs hidden inside. The kiddos had a wide range of instruments to make use of to excavate their dinosaurs from the bin – they liked it!

What do you get pleasure from most about working at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse?
One of many issues I worth most is the collaboration we share as educators. I really like that we will join, share concepts, and encourage each other. Whether or not we’re brainstorming lesson plans or problem-solving collectively, it’s energizing to work alongside others who’re simply as enthusiastic about early childhood training. That shared creativity and assist make our work much more impactful—for us and for our college students.

What made you wish to develop into an early childhood educator?
Serving to the following technology develop and study is really magical to me. Day by day is a chance to plant the seeds of curiosity, creativity, and confidence. I hope to encourage a lifelong love of studying in our college students—one that can carry them far past the classroom and assist them thrive in no matter path they select.

Who and/or what evokes you and why?
I’m continuously impressed by our crew. The connections I’ve cast with the remainder of my LSP household imply a lot to me. There’s a deep sense of belief, collaboration, and shared function that makes our work extremely significant. I discover myself frequently studying from them, drawing inspiration from their ardour, creativity, and dedication to our college students.

What do you get pleasure from doing exterior of labor?
Exterior of the classroom, I really like going to the seashore and spending time with mates. Whether or not it’s enjoyable by the ocean or having fun with good firm, these moments assist me recharge and produce stability to my busy days.

Inform us one particular truth about your self that nobody would count on.
I’ve by no means damaged a bone!

We’d additionally like to increase congratulations to all of this month’s nominees listed beneath. Thanks in your continued ardour and dedication—you might be all an important a part of our Little Sunshine’s household!

Kim V. – Arvada

Hannah N. – Broomfield

Sarah D. – Chesterfield

Diana Avila G. – Colorado Springs (Cheyenne Mountain)

Devin M. – Creve Coeur

Amy P. – Cumming

Kristen H. – Elkhorn North

Mariah G. – Elkhorn South

Ella M. – Erie

Ella M. – 4 Factors

Avantika T. – Franklin

Re’shon M. – Gilbert – Higley

Mon C. – Gilbert – Val Vista

Taylor M. – Granite Bay

Sammy W. – Lake St. Louis

Jeremiah M. – Lakeway

Autumn S. – Leawood

Emily H. – Littleton

Nanseera W. – Mt. Juliet

Bella S.  – O’Fallon

Nora S. – Overland Park

Jerika B. – Ozark

Erin V. – Parker

Hannah Ok. – Rogers

Rosa A. – Roswell

Kianna H. – San Antonio – Dominion

Shaheen F. – San Antonio – Stone Oak

Mariia V. – Schaumburg

Shelbi B. – Scottsdale

Pamela C. – Southlake

Lylie H. – Springfield I

Hailea H. – Springfield II

Jennifer L. – Springfield III

Niya A. – College Metropolis

Janeth T. – Willowbrook