Meet Our Educational Team
Ms. Jaimie
Ms. Stephanie
Mrs. Jessica
Founder / Owner
I have always had a passion for children, which is why I have dedicated my entire career to Early Childhood Education. With 20 years of experience working with children and families, I am a strong advocate for high quality child care. I strive for a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment with strong ties to famil
Founder / Owner
I have always had a passion for children, which is why I have dedicated my entire career to Early Childhood Education. With 20 years of experience working with children and families, I am a strong advocate for high quality child care. I strive for a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment with strong ties to family involvement. Our goal is to provide parents with peace of mind when it comes to picking the right preschool for their child. What a blessing it has been to provide a top rated child care center for our families and community! My heart is full daily with the joy of seeing each child in our care develop and grow.
Mrs. Jessica
Ms. Stephanie
Mrs. Jessica
Director
My name is Jessica, I have been in the Early Childhood field for over 10 years now and I absolutely love it. I love seeing the kids grow and change through the years as well as creating close bonds with the families. I am truly honored to be the director of such an amazing center and strive to help the school continue to thrive.
Director
My name is Jessica, I have been in the Early Childhood field for over 10 years now and I absolutely love it. I love seeing the kids grow and change through the years as well as creating close bonds with the families. I am truly honored to be the director of such an amazing center and strive to help the school continue to thrive. I am married with two children, and we have recently moved back to Panama City. I am excited for my new chapter with Hawks Nest and blessed to have found a school with such wonderful co-workers who feel like family.
Ms. April
Ms. Stephanie
Ms. Stephanie
Assistant Director
Ever since I was in elementary school my passion has been to work with kids. I absolutely love working with kids and watching them grow and learn new things every day. I worked with all ages here at Hawks Nest, it’s so exciting watching them learn and explore new things!! I especially love the different relationships I
Assistant Director
Ever since I was in elementary school my passion has been to work with kids. I absolutely love working with kids and watching them grow and learn new things every day. I worked with all ages here at Hawks Nest, it’s so exciting watching them learn and explore new things!! I especially love the different relationships I have with each and every one of them. I am working on getting my CDA and continuing toward my Bachelor's in Education. I have been a part of the Hawks Nest family for 3+ years!
Ms. Stephanie
Ms. Stephanie
Ms. Stephanie
Young ones Teacher
Being the oldest of 5 children and mother of 2 children, I’ve always had a passion for caring for others, which is why I decided childcare would be a great place to begin my career. Since I’ve been at Hawk’s Nest, I’ve had the honor to work with all age groups from newborn all the way up to pre k aged students. I love b
Young ones Teacher
Being the oldest of 5 children and mother of 2 children, I’ve always had a passion for caring for others, which is why I decided childcare would be a great place to begin my career. Since I’ve been at Hawk’s Nest, I’ve had the honor to work with all age groups from newborn all the way up to pre k aged students. I love being such a positive influence in the lives of our new generation. It's a blessing being able to watch how many children thrive in the care of such a compassionate childcare center. My hopes for the future are to further my education in childcare so I can always be that positive influence a child may be longing for. I have been a part of the Hawks Nest family for 3+ years!
Ms. Amy
Ms. JoAnna
Ms. Amy
Infant Teacher
Hello my name is Amy i was born and raised in Panama City fl. I have always loved working with children. I love to watch them grow and learn new things everyday, Happy to be apart of this team here at HawksNest.
Ms. Ana
Ms. JoAnna
Ms. Amy
Ones Teacher
Hi my name is Ani Sotomayor. I am the ones teacher and I am so excited to teach and spend time with the little ones. I knew I wanted to be a teacher since high school when I joined the Early Childhood Education Program. I have always had a love for kids since I started babysitting my cousin.
Ms. Emily
Ms. JoAnna
Ms. JoAnna
Toddler Teacher
Hello my name is Emily! I have lived in Panama City, FL my entire life. I am the older one year olds teacher. This is my first time being in childcare and I'm ready for this new adventure! I am so excited to watch your little ones grow and learn!
Ms. JoAnna
Ms. JoAnna
Ms. JoAnna
Two's Teacher
Hi guys! I’m JoAnna, I am from Auburn Alabama. I moved to Florida about two years ago and have loved it ever since! I have my DCF training and I look forward to helping your children learn and grow!
Ms. Matisyn
Ms. Matisyn
Ms. Matisyn
Threes Teacher
I have always had a love for working with children, I’m a older sibling of six and have been around kids my whole life. I started out babysitting for families before becoming a full time nanny through high school. Now I am excited for this new chapter of working in a place like Hawks Nest. I feel so blessed to be able to
Threes Teacher
I have always had a love for working with children, I’m a older sibling of six and have been around kids my whole life. I started out babysitting for families before becoming a full time nanny through high school. Now I am excited for this new chapter of working in a place like Hawks Nest. I feel so blessed to be able to help these kids grow in learn! I have graduated high school and have my DCF training. I have been a part of the Hawks Nest family for 1 year!
Mrs. Amanda
Ms. Matisyn
Ms. Matisyn
VPK Teacher
Hi! My name is Amanda and I am so excited to be on this journey with you and your kiddos. I am mom to my beautiful daughter Daisy and wife to Charles. We have recently returned to Panama City after 21 years with the U.S. Coast Guard. My heart is in education. I love learning, as a teacher and as a student! I have my BA in Psy
VPK Teacher
Hi! My name is Amanda and I am so excited to be on this journey with you and your kiddos. I am mom to my beautiful daughter Daisy and wife to Charles. We have recently returned to Panama City after 21 years with the U.S. Coast Guard. My heart is in education. I love learning, as a teacher and as a student! I have my BA in Psychology and want to go back to school for my MS in Psychology to further my knowledge. I also have my VPK and DCF certifications.
Mrs. Baylie
Ms. Matisyn
Mrs. Baylie
Pre-k Teacher
Hi my name is Baylie! I am the Pre-K teacher.I have always been apart of childcare since i was young and have always wanted to further my career in childcare and I cannot wait to be apart of your child’s growth and education!
Assistant Teachers
Ms. Colleen
Ms. Colleen
Ms. Colleen
Cook
I have 38 years experience working with adults with disabilities. My passion has always been to care for others, and children are precious gifts that deserve the absolute best. I have many years of educational training in administration, behavior and life skills. I adore all the children here at Hawks Nest and am thankful to have th
Cook
I have 38 years experience working with adults with disabilities. My passion has always been to care for others, and children are precious gifts that deserve the absolute best. I have many years of educational training in administration, behavior and life skills. I adore all the children here at Hawks Nest and am thankful to have the opportunity to love each one of them. I have been a part of the Hawks Nest family for 3+ years!
Ms. Ebony
Ms. Colleen
Ms. Colleen
Teachers Aid
I’m Ebony, I have been working with children for over 25 years. When I was in High School, they had a program that let you go work at a childcare center. I flourished at the center and knew that working with children was for me. Years later when I had my own children it sparked that passion again. I worked for the Bay Distric
Teachers Aid
I’m Ebony, I have been working with children for over 25 years. When I was in High School, they had a program that let you go work at a childcare center. I flourished at the center and knew that working with children was for me. Years later when I had my own children it sparked that passion again. I worked for the Bay District for many years before finding myself wanting to work with the toddlers again. I love the children’s eagerness to learn and all their energy. My favorite age group is the Ones. When they learn something new you can see the lightbulb light up above their heads. Now that my children are grown my favorite part of my day is getting to love on all the Hawks Nest children and seeing how happy they are to see me. I have been a part of the Hawks Nest family for 1 year!
Mrs. Kia
Ms. Colleen
Ms. Rella
Teachers Aid
Hi, I am Marquia but I like to be called Kia. I enjoy being outdoors and spend most of my time by the water. I am very multicultural and extremely proud of my African and Indigenous heritage. I enjoy working with children and have a child of my own.
Ms. Rella
Ms. Kenzie
Ms. Rella
Teachers Aid
Hi my name is Rella. I am a kindergarten teacher at Gulf Coast School for Autism and I come to Hawks Nest in the afternoon to help out and send teachers home early. I have studied early childhood development and love working with children and watching them learn new things everyday.
Ms. Kenzie
Ms. Kenzie
Ms. Kenzie
Teacher Aid
Hello my name is Makenzie! I was born in small town in Illinois! I have recently moved to Florida. I enjoy going on hikes and seeing the beach. I enjoy working with children and I'm excited to extend my learning and learn new things everyday.