Ms. Kristen Harris, Infants
Working with children since she was 16 years old, Ms. Harris has a passion for teaching children through reading, music, games, and crafts. God has blessed her with 5 beautiful children with 2 bonus boys, which she says makes her family complete! Her hobbies include DIY crafting, watching her kids play sports and spending time at the lake. She has a heart for all her animals, that includes her dogs, ducks, chickens, and a pig! She is excited to get to know and love your babies and watch them grow and meet new milestones!
Mrs. Katie Yandle, Pre K 3-4
Mrs. Yandle brings years of experience to our Early Learning Center. She was born and raised in Durham, NC, and a graduate of Appalachian State University. Mrs. Yandle serves alongside her youth pastor husband in her church and says they love serving in the ministry together. She has 2 beautiful children, a son and daughter. Her favorite part about teaching is watching children grow and learn while having fun. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going on walks, and spending time with her family!
Mrs. Estella Molina, Toddlers & Spanish Infusion/Art
Born in Colombia, Mrs. Molina graduated from the University of Colombia with a focus in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Molina comes to The Guardian with experience in Preschool and Elementary Education. Mrs. Molina enjoys Colombian food, sports, nature, and most of all her family! She says that giving love, respect and care for children is her highest priority! Mrs. Molina will be caring for our Toddlers and integrating our Spanish & Art programs into all our classrooms.
Savannah Burton, Kindergarten Teacher
Originally from Durham, NC, Miss Burton lived in Colorado for a brief period before returning to her hometown. With a major in Elementary Education at NCCU, Miss Burton has already become accomplished in the classroom with various roles in early childcare, elementary and middle school classroom experiences including teaching children with special needs. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that foster both academic growth and spiritual development. “Your children are my main focus, and I am eager to see each one of them grow into the person God created them to be!”
Charlotte Reed, Registrar/Office Administrator
Mrs. Reed brings to The Guardian Team over 30 years of education and corporate office management and operations experience. She was born and raised in Durham, has two amazing children and three beautiful grandchildren.
Laura Griffin, Director of Operations
Mrs. Griffin is co-founder of The Guardian Christian Academy and brings to the Team over 30 years of education operations experience in public, charter and private schools and corporate operations. She has five amazing children and six beautiful grandchildren.
