Serving Tyler Texas Families for Over 50 Years
Stepping Stone School is located on eight acres of shady land equipped with multiple classrooms, a spacious gymnasium, several playgrounds, a cafeteria, and more. Our philosophy since day one from the design of our building to the activities and curriculum we offer has placed us the top child enrichment center in the area. Schedule a tour by calling (903) 566-1851 today.
Memberships, Affiliates & Recognition
Stepping Stone has demonstrated a dedication to quality care that helped achieve National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) in 1994 and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 1998. We are also currently Texas Rising Star Certified.
Family Partners
Stepping Stone Family Partners is an organization that sponsors public community awareness programs. It also serves as a link between our administration, faculty, parents, and community. These key communicators sponsor community awareness programs as well as special events and projects.
"Working Together to Promote A Positive Partnership."
Meet Our Team
Camille Brown
Executive Director
Camille began her career as a kindergarten lead teacher in a private school in Tyler in 1966. She taught reading in public and private schools and directed two preschool programs, which she founded. Camille is also involved in numerous national, state, and local professional and civic organizations. Her hobbies include reading, fishing, gardening, and flying. She has four children, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Valerie Roberson
Assistant Director & School Age Care Coordinator
With over 40 years of experience teaching all ages, 13 of them with Stepping Stone. Valerie Roberson has her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and is certified to teach PreK through 8th grade. She has taught in public & private schools in Oklahoma, California, Ohio, and Texas.
Tiffany Newberry
Assistant Director-
Transportation and Cafeteria Manager
Tiffany Newberry has worked for Stepping Stone School for 20 years. She started out as a Toddler Teacher and has worked almost every age group. She now manages are transportation department and has been driving the bus for the past 10 years. Her three children attending Stepping Stone and are now 23, 21, and 14. w Paragraph
Nicole Davis
Administrative Assistant
Nicole Davis has been with Stepping Stone 2 years and has over 10 years of experience working with children in a school setting. Her desire is for every child to feel special and for every parent to know their child is being taken care of.
Meet Our Teachers
INFANT & 1 YEAR TEACHERS
Miss GeeGee
Angie "GeeGee" Martin is CDA certified with over 20 years of childcare experience. She has been with Stepping Stone for 16 years and is very passionate about caring for each child. When she is not at Stepping Stone, she enjoys spending time with her 16-year-old son.
Miss Erica
Erica Wickware is CDA certified, with a total of 14 years of childcare experience. Erica has been with Stepping Stone for 5 years, and loves watching each child learn and grow!
Miss Alyssa
Ms. Alyssa has been babysitting, taking care of Sunday School, and more since she was a teenager. She has been teaching in childcare for about 11 years, with 2 children of her own. Their names are Evie and Eli.
Miss Zyon
Ms. Zyon has been working at Stepping Stone for 2 years, and is currently working on her nursing degree.
Mrs. Joumana
Mrs. Joumana Ann Williams has 2 years of childcare experience including jobs through Care.com. She has been with Stepping Stone for 6 months and loves caring for infants. She is a Christian lady who loves the Lord so very much. She is also a mother and wife. When she is not at Stepping Stone, she loves spending time with her husband, 3 year old son, family, and pets.
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1 & 2 YEAR TEACHERS
Miss Miya
My name is Shamyia (Myia) I have been in Childcare for 20 years I have 3 beautiful children age 12 , 6, 9 I was born in Tyler Texas But grew up in Longview Texas.
I love to fish and I love to read and most of all spending time with my children.
Miss Sandra
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Sandra Copeland has her TJC in Childcare Criminal Justice, she is CDA certified. She has been working in childcare for 40 years, 9 of them with Stepping Stone. She has 2 children and a 12 year old granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with family.
Miss DeAnna
Deanna (DeDe) Busby has 17 years experience in childcare, 15 of which has been at Stepping Stone. She loves teaching and in her spare time loves to cook and spend time outdoors.
Miss Christina
My name is Ms. Christina. I have 30 years in early childhood development. I graduated from Alvin Community College in 1992 with a degree in early childhood development.
2 & 3 YEAR TEACHERS
Miss. Kayla B
Miss. Carol
I am Kayla Bowser. The children will call me Miss. Kayla B. I have my CDA and have been in Childcare for two years. I love working with chickadees (kids). I am a dog mom to a little cute but naughty Shih Tzu named Rylan. I am the oldest out of my two siblings Madison and Steven. Last but not least my dad and my mom have been married since 20000. They have been together since High School. Some of you may know my mom (Mrs. Keisha) she also works here at Stepping Stone.
I am Ms. Carol Pinkerton. I have been with Stepping Stone for 20+ years. I have my CDA. I enjoy teaching and learning with the two and three year olds
3 & 4 YEAR TEACHERS
Mrs. Keisha
Mrs. Marrion
My name is Takeisha Bowser, but the kids will call me Mrs. Keisha. I worked in childcare since 1998 and I love working with kids. I have been married sinnce 2000 and have 3 beautiful chilfren and a naughty but sweet grand pup name Rylan. I have 2 girls Kayla B and Madison and 1 boy Steven. Kayla B who also works here at Stepping Stone.
My name is Ms. Marrion and have been teaching for 35 years. I have an Associates in Elementary Education with a minor in Art. I love working with children and having lots of fun. I have one daughter in College Maalesha, and yes, she is very spoiled. I love collecting recipes and being on Pinterest....yes I'm addicted. I pray each and everyone of you have a great school year. I have been teaching at Stepping Stone for 17 years.
Miss Kayla A
Miss Cydney
PRE-K TEACHERS
Miss Lynda
Lynda Williams has a bachelor's in Elementary Education and been teaching at Stepping Stone for 20 of her 38 years as a teacher. She was awarded the TAEYC Teacher of the Year, Pre-K Division, in 2002; Tyler Area Golden Apple Teacher Award in 2007 & 2008; and the Frogstreet Press Teacher of the Year in 2010.
Miss Lexie
Lexie Terry has her Associates in Early Childhood Education, a Pre-K teaching certificate, and Administrative credentials. She will be receiving her Associates in Child Development in Fall 2022. She has been teaching at Stepping Stone for 6 years.
Mrs. Tracy
I have been teaching for 23 years and I have been with Stepping Stone for 3 years. I have my Associates Degree in Business Adminnistration, CDA in Early Childhood Education and just recently recieced my Teachers Training License.
Mrs. Jill
I have been teaching for 20 years. I have my Associates in Early Childhood Education. I have been with Stepping Stone for 1 year. I am the Assistant PreK Teacher, I also am in charge of the Stepping Stone Facebook Page and Website. I also take all the pictures for Stepping Stone.
SCHOOL AGE TEACHERS
Miss Valerie
SAC Coordinator & Assistant Director
With over 40 years of experience teaching all ages, 13 of them with Stepping Stone. Valerie Roberson has her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and is certified to teach PreK through 8th grade. She has taught in public & private schools in Oklahoma, California, Ohio, and Texas.
Mr. Lane
Lane Wheeler has been working with SAC at Stepping Stone for 1 year. He is currently a history major at Tyler Junior College, and he loves learning and helping to foster a safe and fun environment.
Ms. Zeara (Zee)
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Ms. Pat
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Ms. Patricia
I have been working for Stepping Stone for 6 years. I work with all ages groups. When I am not working I enjoy doing arts & crafts especially drawing. I like to ride my bike and take hikes. I like the country and love to take a drive in the country and see the different sites.
Ms. Lois
I am Ms. Eliose (Ms. Lois). I have been a teaacher with stepping Stone for 45+ years. I greet families in the mornings and give teacher's lunch breaks. I also have a three year old class at 2 p.m. and give them snack and take them for recess.
Ms. Marci
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Ms. Viviana
Hi, I am Viviana (you can call me Vivi). I have worked with all ages from infants to PreK. I love children. Playing with them, teaching, watching them grow is my favorite part. Whem I am not at work. I spend time with my husband and 7 year old son.
Ms. Jaicee
Hello families. My name is Ms. Jaicee. I am 22 and I will be the Infant 3 Teacher. I am super excited to be allowed the opportunity to guide your child through this growth phase and prepare them for the next class. I have been in childcare for 5 years. I am pretty laid back but I do hold the little ones to a high standard and will help them achieve everything they will need.
Ms. Ashanti
I'm Ashanti Washington, and I've been working with children for 3 years. I'm passionate about putting a positive impact on children's lives, and I'm also currently a dental student
Ms. Holly
I am the Spanish Teacher with 2 years of Spanish behind me.
Ms. Tracy Q
I have 10 years invested in childcare, 2 of which is here at Steppinng Stone. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I love spending weekends with grandchildren, traveling or home relaxing
Ms. Victoria
Hi. My name is Ms. Victoria and I have been a 2 year old teacher for 4 years now and I love it. Stepping Stone is such a wonderful and welcoming environment. I couldn't wish to be anywhere else.
Ms. Zeara (Zee)
Phone: (903) 566-1851
Email: monica.steppingstone@yahoo.com
Address: 5113 Timber Creek Drive, Tyler, TX, 75703
Hours of Operation:
- Mon - Fri
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- Sat - Sun
- Closed
