Our Teachers & Staff

Rachel has been a long time member of St. John’s. She was born and raised in Aiken and is an alumni of the University of South Carolina Aiken where she received her Bachelors in Business Administration. Rachel has two daughters who have both attended and completed the SEED program. Rachel and her husband, Dusty, love watching their girls grow their faith and love for Jesus Christ through the youth ministry here at St. John’s. 

Michelle was born in Lansing, Michigan, but has lived in Aiken for most of her life. She and her husband, Barry, have three married children and ten grandchildren. Michelle led the SEED program for 31 years before taking a step into the assistant director role.  To her, the best aspect of being a director is watching the children laugh and learn while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with them. She has been on the staff at St. John's since 1995. 

Emily holds a degree in Elementary Education from Clemson University and taught in Greenville, SC, for 12 years before moving to Aiken to be closer to family. She is passionate about creating a Christ-centered, nurturing classroom where young children can grow academically and spiritually. Emily is thrilled to be apart of the SEED community and looks forward to partnering with families in this special season of learning. She is a wife and proud mother of four young girls, and she enjoys spending time with her family and caring for animals.

Nancy is a native of Aiken. She and her husband John are proud parents of a son, John III, a daughter-in-law, Heather, and a grandson, James. Nancy is a USC graduate with a degree in Elementary Ed. She has taught K-6th grade for 40+ years. Beyond the classroom, Nancy is an avid reader and gardener. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her family. Nancy has a passion for literacy and helping all children reach their potential while challenging them to be curious about learning. Her goal is that our children's educational experiences are filled with joy, wonder, and a sense of accomplishment, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. 

Tori graduated from USC-Aiken in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys camping and going on cruises with her family. She taught second grade in Aiken county for 8 years before coming to St. Johns. Tori and her husband, Aaron have two sons: Karver and Lane, who have attended the SEED program. 

Jackie was born and raised in a small town in upstate New York.  She and her husband moved to Aiken in 2018.  She has one dog named Maverick, one daughter, Amelia, who is 2 and a daughter on the way.  Jackie is a member of St. John's and loves to spend her free time doing arts and crafts.

Anna is originally from Manchester UK, but has lived in the USA since 1998. She has two children and a wonderful husband who is a chef! Anna loves it here at St John’s and she feels so blessed to be part of this fabulous SEED program. In Anna’s spare time, she loves working in her yard and all things equestrian!

Sandra was born and raised in Lima, Peru.  She moved to Aiken in 1980 where she met her husband, Norman.  Together they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  She enjoys spending time with family, knitting and going to the beach.  She is excited to be a part of the SEED program.  Sandra also teaches Spanish to our Kindergarten class weekly.

Mary Staubs is the 3K teacher at St. John’s. She has been with the SEED staff since 1991 and enjoys helping children learn through play and interactive skills. She loves seeing God work in their little lives. Mary and her husband and have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. She enjoys the beach, thrift shopping and spending time with her loving family. Mary believes showing Christ’s love through the way we live our lives is the most powerful witness we can have. 

Angela was born and raised in the Graniteville area. She currently lives in North Augusta with her husband Scott and two sons Kyle and Nathan. She loves Clemson football, shopping, going to the lake and spending time with her family. Angela has been with St. John’s SEED since 2017. She loves watching the kids learn and grow. Angela also loves the excitement on their faces everyday when they come in the room. She feels so blessed to work here with all the wonderful people at St. John’s. 

Natalie was born in West Virginia and moved to Aiken in 1990. Natalie has been with St. John’s since 2004 and she has loved every minute of it.  Natalie is married with one daughter and three amazing grandchildren.  Her family enjoys taking their camper to the beach and lake for family fun and memories.   During her time at St. John’s she has met many great people and families. To Natalie, St. John’s SEED program is a true family. 

Lisa was born is Seattle, Washington and moved to Aiken with her parents in 1987. An alumni of USC, Lisa graduated with a degree in Accounting & Management. She has been married to Jeff since 1995. They have a daughter who attended and flourished in the SEED program. Lisa has been working with SEED since 2017. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, helping with FOTAS, pickleball, birdwatching, crafting and walking the dog. She has a compassion for helping kids learn and grow; she is looking forward to teaching your children this year.

Brandi was born and raised in Aiken. She and her husband Darren have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Brandi looks forward to all the new and fun things we will learn each year. She has been on staff since 2002. 

Rosie joined the seed program in August of 2024 as a substitute.  From the moment she started she knew this is where she needed to be.  Rosie and her husband, Oscar, have been married for over 50 years.  They have 3 children, 8 beautiful grandchildren and two great grandchildren . In her spare time, Rosie loves crocheting projects for the kids.

Brandy first fell in love with St. John’s SEED when her oldest child began school there in 2021, and the caring community quickly became a special part of her family’s life. Now, with her youngest enrolled, Brandy is thrilled to be part of the SEED team herself. Brandy studied art and design at Winthrop University, where she discovered her passion for art, creativity, and working with children. She loves bringing her background into the classroom, helping young learners express themselves through hands-on, imaginative projects. Brandy is married and the proud mom of two children, Bradley and Amelia. When she’s not at school, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring creative projects, and finding inspiration in the beauty of everyday life.

Kim is joining the SEED program after retiring with 30+ years of music education and teaching experience.  She looks forward to bringing both the joy of music and the love of the Lord into the classroom each day.  Teaching has always been her passion, and after all these years, she still loves inspiring and encouraging children just as much as she did when she first chose this calling.  Kim's greatest blessing is her family and they are the foundation of who she is. God has guided and blessed her throughout her career, and she sincerely believes He will bless her time spent with the children as they learn, grow, and create joyful memories.

Rae has been working with babies and toddlers for over 25 years.  Caring for these ages, watching them grow and change so rapidly, is still amazing!  Rae is originally from Kansas and has lived in Aiken for over 35 years.  She and her husband have two grown sons, a daughter in love and one grand dog. This year, they will welcome their second grandchild into the family.   Rae and her growing family enjoy watching and attending Braves baseball games, outdoor activities, and traveling. 

Anna was born and raised in Aiken, SC.   She and her husband have two daughters, Baylee and Oaklee, who have both attended the SEED program.  She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.  Anna looks forward to watching how the babies learn and grow.  

Christiane is a proud mom of 3 children, all of whom have attended St. John's, with one now graduated.  After experiencing firsthand the love, support, and strong sense of community the school provided for her family, she was inspired to become part of the St. John's team.  She is passionate about helping create the same caring and encouraging environment for students and families.  In her free time, Christiane enjoys reading, doing puzzles and spending quality time with her family.

A native South Carolinian, Gaby has lived in Aiken since 2016.  She is a graduate of Mead Hall Episcopal School.  Gaby began working in the church nursery for St. John's in high school.  She is the youngest of 8 siblings and loves spending time with her nieces and nephew.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, especially on rainy days with a cup of coffee.

Patsy is an Aikenite having been born, reared, and educated in Aiken. She and her late husband, Neil, worked with the youth of St. John's and Patsy directed the children and youth choirs for many years. Patsy taught 4K for St. John’s preschool for 35+years as well as being the music teacher, which she continues to do. She also is currently the pianist and choir director at St. Paul's UMC. She has one son, Scott, and daughter in law, Summer, and one grandson Bennett  and one granddaughter Carly Ann - her most wonderful blessings! One of Patsy's greatest joys is getting to share her love of music with children. "I love children and I love music - it's a perfect fit! I am so blessed." 

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