meet our team

directors

Ashten Dorris

[preschool director & early childhood minister]

I am thrilled to be part of the team here at Sprouts, and I could not imagine doing anything else with my life. I hold my certification in teaching early childhood through 6th grade, but my passion is working with the younger children in a ministry based program. I have just completed my third year teaching Pre-K at Little Leopards Child Development Center in Lovejoy ISD. I previously taught Kindergarten at Puster Elementary in Lovejoy ISD for four years. I look forward to providing an opportunity to instill a love of learning at school and in everyday experiences. I am excited to be able to build a foundation for each child’s relationship with Christ. Learning in Early Childhood is especially rewarding because it paves the way for their learning in the years to come! 

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Thank you for trusting me with your child this year. Please know my door is always open to you.  

Sincerely,
Ashten Dorris

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Birthday: November 9th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: vanilla Dr. Pepper easy ice

Starbucks Drink: pumpkin spice latte or white mocha

Sweet Treat: brownies

Salty Treat: cheez-it snack mix

Fast Food: Panda Express

Sit Down Food: Christina's

Shopping: Target, Stitch Fix

Flowers: gerber daisies

Hobby: reading

Scent: tropical/beachy

Mary Wells

[assistant director]

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Birthday: February 23rd

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: iced tea w/ lemon

Starbucks Drink: anything seasonal or flat white w/ oat milk

Sweet Treat: nothing bundt cakes, peanut butter m&ms

Salty Treat: popcorn, dill pickles

Fast Food: Chick Fil A or Mexican

Sit Down Food: --

Shopping: TJ Maxx, Target, Hobby Lobby

Flowers: any!

Hobby: plants & jewelry

Scent: essential oils and fall scents

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Miss Melanie

[fourth years teacher]

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Birthday: August 10th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Cherry Limeade

Starbucks Drink: almond milk honey flat white

Sweet Treat: chocolate (allergic to nuts)

Salty Treat: popcorn

Fast Food: Chick Fil A, McAlister's

Sit Down Food: Chuy's & Haywire

Flowers: hydrangea

Hobby: baking, cooking, crafting

Scent: capri blue volcano

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Miss Lea Ann

[fourth years teacher]

Birthday: September 5th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Coke Zero

Starbucks Drink: Vanilla Latte w/ Almond Milk

Sweet Treat: dark chocolate almonds

Salty Treat: pretzels & popcorn

Fast Food: Chick Fil A, Chipotle, Panera, Torchy's

Sit Down Food: Any Mexican or Chili's

Flowers: Any!

Hobby: movies, mani/pedi, walking & reading

Scent: beachy, coconut, fall, not strong floral

Miss Krista

[fourth years teacher]

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Birthday: July 10th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: cherry limeade

Starbucks Drink: white mocha w/ almond milk

Sweet Treat: rice crispy treats, nothing bundt cake (lemon)

Salty Treat: popcorn, chips & salsa, pistachios

Fast Food: Panera, Torchy's, Chick Fil A

Sit Down Food: Glorias, Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden

Shopping: Target, DSW, Ulta

Flowers: Tulips

Hobby: decor magazines, health & Wellness, spa, Netflix

Scent:YL essential oils

Miss Vanessa

[fourth years teacher]

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Birthday: Aug 29th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Coke Zero

Starbucks Drink: caramel latte

Sweet Treat: cookies, caramel, lemon heads

Salty Treat: popcorn, choc covered pretzels

Fast Food: chick fil a, crush taco, panera

Sit Down Food: papa gallos, Texas Roadhouse

Shopping: Target, Homegoods, B&B Works, Amazon

Flowers: sunflowers

Hobby: walking, pilates, FC Dallas

Scent: any!

Miss Alicia

[fourth years teacher]

Birthday: April 23rd

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: rootbeer

Starbucks Drink: pink drink or white mocha

Sweet Treat: Reeses, peanut m&ms

Salty Treat: salt + vinegar

Fast Food: Chick Fil A, Cane's

Sit Down Food: Outback & Chili's

Shopping: Target, Amazon

Flowers: Lillies

Hobby: movies, mani/pedis

Scent:seasonal & vanilla

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threes team

Miss Johanna

[third years teacher]

Birthday: Feb 17th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: cherry limeade

Starbucks Drink: soy milk latte

Sweet Treat: dark chocolate, skittles, starburst

Salty Treat: salt + vinegar chips, Ruffles

Fast Food: Chick Fil A, Whataburger

Sit Down Food: Chuy's Texas Roadhouse

Shopping: Target, Hobby Lobby, Amazon

Flowers: Tulips

Hobby: reading, online shopping

Scent: apple

Miss Kelly

[third years teacher]

Birthday: May 13th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: coke

Starbucks Drink: dragon drink

Sweet Treat: milk chocolate

Salty Treat: salt & vinegar chips

Fast Food: Chick Fil A

Sit Down Food: Mellow Mushroom

Shopping: Target, Amazon

Flowers: daffodils

Hobby: horseback riding

Scent: fall scents

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twos team

Miss Casey

[two years teacher]

Birthday:Feb 7th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Coke Zero

Starbucks Drink: cold brew sugar-free vanilla

Sweet Treat: crumble cookies

Salty Treat: pretzels "dots"

Fast Food: Chick Fil A

Sit Down Food: Whiskey Cake, Mexican Sugar

Shopping: TJ Maxx & Home Goods

Flowers: love flowers!

Hobby: hiking & painting

Scent:essential oils

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Miss Andrea

[two years teacher]

Birthday: Aug 6th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Strawberry limelade

Starbucks Drink: nitro cold brew w/ sweet cream

Sweet Treat: dark choc almonds, caramel

Salty Treat: Gardettos

Fast Food: Jimmy John's, Whataburger

Sit Down Food: Toasted Walnut, Cotton Gin

Shopping: Old Navy, Target

Flowers: sunflower, hibiscus

Hobby: traveling, exercise, reading, gardening, movies

Scent: lavender, eucalyptus, fall scents

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ones team

Miss Haley

[first years teacher]

Birthday:Nov 15th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Coke Zero

Starbucks Drink: sweet cream vanilla cold brew

Sweet Treat: Nerds clusters, chocolate covered gummy bears

Salty Treat: kettle corn

Fast Food: chick fil a, chipotle

Sit Down Food: Gloria's

Shopping: Homegoods

Flowers: sunflowers

Hobby: 

Scent: lavender & Christmas tree

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Miss Heather

[first years teacher]

Birthday:January 16th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: ocean water

Starbucks Drink: white chocolate mocha

Sweet Treat: dark chocolate & Coke Zero

Salty Treat: nuts

Fast Food: Wendy's & Chick Fil A

Sit Down Food: Texas Road House

Shopping: TJ Maxx

Flowers: magnolias

Hobby: shopping, decorating, family time

Scent: amber romance (Victoria's Secret)

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Miss Ashley

[first years teacher]

Birthday: Nov 20th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: sweet tea

Starbucks Drink: iced salted caramel mocha

Sweet Treat: peanut m&ms

Salty Treat: cashews, peanuts, Chex mix

Fast Food: Chick fil a, Rosa's, Braum's, Dutch Bros

Sit Down Food: Texas Road House, Italian Garden, Chilis

Shopping: Amazon, Target, Old Navy, TJ Maxx

Flowers: any!

Hobby: mani/pedi, all things monogrammed

Scent: caramel, pumpkin, cookies, vanilla

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Miss Susan

[first years teacher]

Birthday: Oct 26th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: unsweet tea

Starbucks Drink: pink drink

Sweet Treat: dark chocolate

Salty Treat: almonds, chips & salsa

Fast Food: Chick Fil A, Whataburger

Sit Down Food: Salsa's, Texas Road House

Shopping: Target, TJ Maxx, Amazon

Flowers: any

Hobby: cooking, family time

Scent: lavender & vanilla

support staff

Miss Dani

[chaplain]

Birthday: June 10th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: Sprite Zero w/ blackberry

Starbucks Drink: cinnamon dulce latte

Sweet Treat: choc covered pretzels

Salty Treat: choc covered pretzels

Fast Food: chick fil a, panera

Sit Down Food: didi's

Shopping: old navy, target, amazon, b&b works

Flowers: sunflowers

Hobby: reading & art

Scent: eucalyptus or lavender (NOT vanilla)

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Miss Stevee

[classroom aide]

Birthday: March 14th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: cherry limeade

Starbucks Drink: DECAF brown sugar oat milk

Sweet Treat: rice krispy treat

Salty Treat: praline pecans

Fast Food: Taco Bell, chick fil a, sonic

Sit Down Food: Lucy's or Chili's

Shopping:  target, hobby lobby, lowe's

Flowers: all!

Hobby: decorating, Green Bay packers

Scent: light or fall

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Miss Robyn

[classroom aide]

Birthday: Jan 9th

Her Favorites:

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Sonic Drink: cookie dough blast

Starbucks Drink: mocha

Sweet Treat: peanut m&m

Salty Treat: cheese popcorn

Fast Food: Popeyes, in & out

Sit Down Food: Ernesto's

Shopping: thrifting

Flowers: roses

Hobby: bargain hunting & event planning

Scent: fall or anything with "water" in the name

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