Our Team

Mrs. Marissa Beckner

Cook and Administrative Assistant

Ms. Jamie Stump

Infant Teacher Yellow Room

Ms. Gracie Cook

Infant Teacher Green Room

Mrs. Alyssa Robinson

Infant Teacher Peach Room

Ms. Hailey Rose

Assistant Teacher Peach Room

Mrs. Mary Roberts

Assistant Teacher Yellow Room

Ms. Claire Johnson

Big Room 4-Year-Old Teacher

Mrs. Jennifer Holzapfel

Custodian/Gives Lunch Breaks

Mrs. Jackie Phillips

Blue Room 2-Year-Old Teacher

Mrs. Dawn Moore

Red Room 2 and 3-year-old Teacher

Ms. Aleah Bandy

Assistant Teacher Green Room

Join Our Team

Stepping Stones Academy is hiring teachers and floaters. Applicants must be willing to pass a background check and complete all required trainings. WVIT or ACDS accreditation is preferred but not required.

Mrs. Kristen Alford, Director

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since April of 2016. I just graduated from
Concord University with my Early Childhood Regents Bachelor of Arts. I enjoy going to the
beach, reading and spending time with my family.

Mrs. Marissa Beckner, Cook and Administrative Assistant

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since March of 2023. I have WVIT certification
and love working with children. I have two little girls and am expecting my third daughter in
May. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and Halloween.

Ms. Jamie Stump, Infant Teacher Yellow Room

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since September of 2010. I have WVIT I & II,
ACDS, and many other trainings that I have obtained over the years. I love all of my daycare
babies. I enjoy spending time with my daughter, friends, and family.

Ms. Gracie Cook, Infant Teacher Green Room

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since May of 2023. I have WVIT certification and
I love watching all of my nursery babies grow and learn. I enjoy spending time with my son
and boyfriend.

Mrs. Alyssa Robinson, Infant Teacher Peach Room

I have worked at Stepping Stones since January of 2022. I have WVIT certification and I am
currently in school for Medical Clinical Assistant. I enjoy spending time with my son and
husband, and going to concerts.

Ms. Tori Shrewsberry, Floater

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since September of 2025. I love spending time
with children, and can’t wait to learn more about child development in the trainings that I am taking. I enjoy playing softball and I love roses.

Ms. Hailey Rose, Assistant Teacher Peach Room

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since May of 2024. I was the 3 year old teacher
from August of 2024 to May of 2025. I love taking care of all of my nursery babies and look
forward to taking more trainings in the future to help further my job. I enjoy crocheting and
reading.

Ms. Deija Thompson, Floater

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since September of 2025. I am currently
attending Concord University in order to receive a degree in Elementary Education. I love
caring for all of the littles at Stepping Stones Academy. I enjoy spending time with my
family, reading, and working puzzles.

Mrs. Mary Roberts, Assistant Teacher Yellow Room

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since October of 2025, but I worked here
several years ago as well. I am currently taking WVIT so that I will have that certification. I
love my work babies. I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with my family.

Ms. Amanda Meadows, Floater

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since September of 2025. I love watching all of
the littles grow and learn. I enjoy spending time with my family and watching old movies.

Ms. Claire Johnson, Big Room 4-Year-Old Teacher

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since August of 2018. I have my ACDS
certification. I was in FFA when I was in high school. I enjoy learning about history and
haunted places.

Mrs. Jennifer Holzapfel, Custodian/Gives Lunch Breaks

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since March of 2025. I have lived in 8 different
states and I was born in California. I enjoy travelling and my nephew Sawyer is my travel
buddy.

Mrs. Jackie Phillips, Blue Room 2-Year-Old Teacher

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy May of 2025. I am currently enrolled in ACDS and I am excited to learn all that I can from this class and all of my other trainings. I love working at Stepping Stones, being Nana, and taking care of my animals.

Mrs. Dawn Moore, Red Room 2 and 3-year-old Teacher

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since March of 2019. I have my ACDS
certification along with many other trainings. I find so much joy from watching all of my
little friends learn and explore new things. I love art, drawing, my family and pets.

Ms. Aleah Bandy, Assistant Teacher Green Room

I have worked at Stepping Stones Academy since October of 2025. I love interacting with
and helping the littles learn and grow. I enjoy reading and doing crafts in my free time.