Trusted Educators
Experienced Childcare Staff
Castle Creek Christian Academy is founded by experienced Christian educators who understand education, curriculum, teamwork, and administration. Most importantly, they’ve built a center that reflects the type of environment that they would want for their own children. Castle Creek and the children within are blessed to have a phenomenal group of teachers with a proven record of success.
Tammy Fitzgerald
Academy
Director
About Tammy
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Tammy has 36 years of experience in the early childhood field. Along with her administrative experience, Tammy has experience working directly in the classroom. She has worked with all ages, including newborns through 5th grade. She aspires to work at a Christian school because it aligns with her personal beliefs and values. She believes that education is not just about academics but also about instilling morals, ethics, and faith in students.
Tracy Dalton
Assistant
Director
About Tracy
Tracy has been working in childcare for 25 years and absolutely loves it! She has years of experience working one-on-one with toddlers and preschoolers in the classroom. She came to work at Castle Creek when it opened in August of 2010. She attended Leary Technical where she earned her CDA in Child Development. She feels as a parent, you lay the foundation for your child’s faith at an early age. You take them to church, read them Bible stories, and teach them how to pray. Knowing that your child is in a place that shares your values will give you peace of mind.
Rebecca Jewett
Office
Teacher Aide
About Rebecca
We are excited to introduce Becca to our team. She brings 5 months of experience in childcare alongside 10 years in the beauty industry. On a personal note, she loves to read and explore new places. She is also mom to a 3-year-old son, Waylon, who attends Castle Creek in the Preschool 2 classroom.
Children always bring a smile to her day, and her approach to childcare is rooted in patience, joy, and supporting their growth. She finds it incredibly rewarding to see a child grasp a new concept and looks forward to sharing those wonderful moments with your family.
Christine Isaacs
Infant
TEacher
About Christine
Christy is currently our infant teacher. She has been a valued member of the Castle Creek team for three years and truly loves working here.
Tracy Parker
Infant
TEacher
About Tracy
Tracy is genuinely passionate about being involved in children’s lives, and finds it exceptionally fulfilling to support their growth and development. Her philosophy centers on establishing a secure and caring classroom atmosphere, encouraging children to freely express themselves and reach their full potential.
Kathy
Killam
Toddler Teacher
About Kathy
Kathy has several years of experience working specifically with toddler-aged children, and she is deeply passionate about fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Her love for working with children comes naturally, stemming from her cherished roles as a mother, grandmother to her granddaughter, and an aunt within her large family.
Abby Oladoja
Toddler TEacher
About Abby
Abby brings several years of experience caring for infants and toddlers, focusing on supporting their daily routines, safety, and healthy development. She is passionate about working with young children and loves watching them grow, learn new things, and reach important milestones. Her approach centers on creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where every child feels secure and comfortable. She strongly believes that babies and toddlers learn best through play, exploration, and repetition, and she emphasizes patience and positive encouragement in her care.
Brooklyn Culbreth
Early Preschool
Teacher
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a recent graduate of Marcus High School and a former Castle Creek attendee from her toddler years. Brooklyn is a passionate individual who enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends. She is one of three sisters and recently became an aunt. Her love for children is evident in her experience helping to care for her young cousins and her sister’s baby. This passion led her to join us at Castle Creek, where she is excited to care for more children and share her love for God with them.
Rosa
Vazquez
Early Preschool
Teacher
About Rosa
Rosa has several years of experience working with toddler-aged children. She is passionate about working with children and witnessing their growth.
Valarie Walker
Young Preschool
TEacher
About Valarie
Valarie has 25 years of experience in early childhood care. She loves teaching children and always looks forward to seeing the progress they make throughout the year. Valarie feels that encouragement and praise are very important during the informative years. She feels blessed to be a part of the Castle Creek family.
Judy Lopez
Young Preschool
TEacher
About Judy
Judy has been employed at Castle Creek for six years, working with children ages two, three, and four. Being able to share the love of Jesus with her students is something she considers a great blessing.
Mireya Medrano
Preschool 1
TEacher
About Mireya
Mireya joins us with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for early childhood education, having spent the last eight years at Castle Creek. Mireya brings over 30 years of expertise in both kitchen management and preschool classroom teaching. She particularly enjoys teaching Spanish and frequently incorporates her love for crafts and gardening into her lessons. Above all, she chose this career path because of the profound fulfillment she finds in serving children.
Taylor Shaw
Preschool 1
TEacher
About Taylor
Taylor has been a valued member of the Castle Creek team for several years, primarily working with our younger students. She also brings extensive experience from her many years of work at her aunt’s daycare.
Taylor has decided to transition into a new role and will now be working with our three-year-old class. We are thrilled to have her step into this position, and we know our families already love and appreciate the care she provides.
Mandy Stice
Preschool 1
TEacher
About Mandy
Mandy’s background in education and childcare includes studying Early Childhood Development and Law Enforcement at Fullerton Junior College following her time at Valencia High School in Placentia, CA. She brings extensive professional and volunteer experience to our team, including five years at Primrose Daycare, two years as a swimming instructor, and time as a church daycare worker.
Mandy’s personal philosophy is rooted in ensuring that every child is happy, healthy, and cared for to the absolute best of her ability. She is dedicated to encouraging and teaching each child while maintaining a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for them to grow.
Karen Holland
Preschool 2
Teacher
About Karen
Karen has been teaching for 16 years. She loves working with children and finds it a privilege to assist in the beginning steps of a child’s academic, social, and spiritual life. She believes that parents and teachers communicating is a key to a child’s success in life.
Janine Haws
Junior Kindergarten
Teacher
About Janine
Janine holds a degree in early childhood education and has worked with children for 28 years. She thinks kids need a secure environment where they may play and learn. Her responsibility is to provide age-appropriate, safe instruction and learning opportunities. Every child is different and needs a nurturing environment in which to develop.
Brett Kirby
School Age
Teacher
About Brett
Brett is our after-school teacher. He has six years of experience as a substitute teacher and feels blessed to have the opportunity to work with children. Brett believes that the best way to teach and train a child is to lead by example.
Catherine McKisic
School Age
Preschool 2 Teacher
About Catherine
For ten years, Catherine has volunteered in children’s ministry. Her area of interest is art, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Dallas Baptist University. She loves and is passionate about working with children.
Chyenne Mayces
Chef
About Chyenne
Chyenne is a 2019 high school graduate currently attending cosmetology school. Alongside her studies, she works in caregiving, assisted living, and memory care for the elderly, and is deeply passionate about helping others. In her free time, she enjoys working with animals and working on creative projects like hand-quilting and crafts. She strongly believes that everyone deserves the time, space, and resources needed to express themselves and reach their full potential.
Amber Smith
Acting Assistant Director
About Amber
Amber wants to make sure that every student she teaches feels welcomed and cared for at school and that she helps them get ready for their journey through life.
Tamar Guyton
Substitute Teacher
About Tamar
Tamar holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Theology. She is passionate about helping young learners grow academically and spiritually. She believes in creating a loving, safe classroom where children feel encouraged, confident, and excited to learn. Tamar values effective communication with families and is committed to supporting each child’s growth in every area of development.
Careers
Interested in a career opportunity with Castle Creek Christian Academy? Contact tfitzgerald@cccatx.com with your resume and contact information.