Stepping Stone School
EST. 1968
Stepping Stone School has proudly served families in Tyler, TX, since 1968, providing fun, engaging, and innovative childcare for children from infancy through school age.
We are committed to creating positive, enriching experiences for every child while supporting their growth and development at every stage. Our programs include infant care through school-age care, as well as before and after-school care for Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Our educational philosophy is centered around positive learning experiences, and we proudly utilize the award-winning Frog Street Curriculum to provide engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities that help children thrive.
Stepping Stone School is located on eight acres of shady land equipped with over 15 classrooms, a spacious gymnasium, multiple playgrounds, a cafeteria, library, pool, splash pad, and more.
Come by 5113 Timber Creek Dr. Tyler, TX, 75703 for a SCHOOL TOUR
Monday - Friday 9:30AM-11:00AM
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
Meet Our Team
Camille Brown
Owner & Executive Director
ccb@suddenlink.net
Camille Brown began her career in education in 1966 as a kindergarten lead teacher at a private school in Tyler, Texas. She went on to teach reading in both public and private schools and direct two preschool programs that she founded.
In 1968, Camille followed her passion for educating young children and opened Stepping Stone School in Tyler with just 18 students and one other teacher. As the school quickly grew, she purchased property and built a new facility to accommodate the increasing enrollment.
For more than 58 years, Camille has remained dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and develop a strong foundation for success. What began as a small preschool has grown into a longstanding educational legacy serving generations of East Texas families.
Nicole Davis
Director of Records and Enrollment
steppingstonenicole@gmail.com
Nicole Davis has been with Stepping Stone 5 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.
Valerie Roberson
Director of School Age Children
valeriearoberson@gmail.com
With over 40 years of experience teaching all ages, 16 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.
Lexie Terry
Director of Communications and Curriculum
lexie.steppingstone@gmail.com
The Owner and Executive Director, Camille Brown, is Lexie's grandmother. Just like your child, she has grown up at Stepping Stone. She attended TJC and received an Associates in Early Childhood Education, a Pre-K teaching certificate, Administrative Credentials, and an Associates in Childhood Development. She also attended UT Tyler and received a Bachelors Degree in General Business. She has worked at Stepping Stone for over 10 years.
Tiffany Newberry
Billing and Transportation Specialist
tiffany.steppingstone@yahoo.com
Tiffany Newberry has been with Stepping Stone for 23 years. She started as a toddler teacher and throughout the years has worked in multiple classrooms. Her past titles include Cafeteria Manager and Transportation Manager. Her current position is Billing and Transportation Specialist. All three of her children attended Stepping Stone.
Meet Our Staff
Infant Teachers
Ms. GeeGee
Ms. Keyanna
Ms. Erica
Ms. Ashley
Ms. Amber
Ms. Samantha
Toddler Teachers
Ms. Miya
Ms. Maddie
Ms. Kamiya
Ms. Patricia
Ms. Michelle
Ms. DeAnna
Ms. Tracy
2s & 3s Teachers
Ms. Carol
Ms. Sandra
Ms. Victoria
3 Year Old Teachers
Ms. Pat
Ms. Autumn
3s & 4s Teachers
Ms. Krystal
Mrs. Marrion
Pre-K Teachers
Ms. Lynda
Ms. Shelly
SAC (School Aged Children) Teachers
Ms. Zeara
Ms. Kerri
Ms. Valerie
Additional Staff
Ms. Shelly
Music & Movement Teacher
Ms. Shelly first joined the Stepping Stone family as a parent - all four of her children were Stepping Stone Kids. She joined as the music teacher in 2000 and has loved working with every student and teacher since then. Shelly Davis is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. Shelly is currently serving as president-elect of the Texas Music Teachers Association.
Ms. Uzma
Montessori Math Teacher
Ms. Uzma is a certified Montessori Teacher, and she also has a Bachelor of Arts degree. She previously taught as a second grade teacher for 7 years. Ms. Uzma is passionate about teaching young learners about math through the teaching style of Montessori.
Ms. Kaylie
Ms. Kaylie started volunteering in childcare while still in high school, and has been working in childcare for a year now. She loves getting to engage with the children and help them grow.
Ms. Shelby
Ms. Shelby has been in childcare for 2 years. Her goal is to create a safe, loving, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued, encouraged and excited to learn. She loves helping little learners build confidence, develop new skills and discover the world around them.
Ms. Kim
Ms. Kim has been teaching for 25 years. She has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from TJC, Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from LeTourneau University, and is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Education.
Ms. Michelle
Ms. Michelle has been teaching for 23 years and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education (EC-6). She enjoys helping students learn and grow each day.
Ms. Jill
Ms. Jill has been teaching for over 20 years. She has her Associates in Early Childhood Education, and her CDA. She has been with Stepping Stone for 3 years. Ms. Jill is the Frog Street Curriculum Coordinator and Computer Lab Teacher for Pre-K.
Ms. Marci
Ms. Marci has been working with young children almost continually for 33 years, with 20 of those being dedicated to Stepping Stone. She has earned two Child Development Credentials, in infant and toddlers and Pre-School. Her heart overflows for the children and their families.
Ms. Chole
Ms. Chole has worked in childcare for 2 years. She has an Associate's Degree in Elementary Education. She was born and raised Wyoming and moved to East Texas in 2022. She loves working with children and watching them grow.
Ms. LaDawn
Ms. LaDawn has worked in childcare for 40 plus years. She loves each group she has taught. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. She enjoys shopping, crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
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