Julia Anderson

Hi! My name is Julia Anderson and I’m a Knoxville, Tennessee native with a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee. During my time at university, I discovered a passion for working with and supporting families and making a positive impact within the community. My experience in childcare has given […]

Blythe Lybrand

Hiya! My name is Blythe Lybrand and I was born and raised in Columbia, SC. After falling in love with Eastern Tennessee throughout my years of attending the National Storytelling Festival, I pursued my Bachelor’s Degree in General Psychology at East Tennessee State University. I was accepted into the Honors College for my photography and […]

Javeria Brown

Hello, my name is Javeria Brown and I get to call the beautiful Lowcountry my home. Before moving to Beaufort, I resided in Gainesville, Florida. I received my Bachelors in Child and Family Studies at Benedict College in Columbia SC. I have been a preschool teacher for the last ten years and I just loved […]

Zoe Stewart

Hi! My name is Zoe Stewart, and I’m so excited to be part of the About Play team! I’m from Central, South Carolina, and I attended Clemson University where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Youth Development Programs. For the past year, I’ve worked as a 4K teacher assistant, and […]

Grace McKenzie

Hi, I’m Grace Ryanne McKenzie! I am from New Zion, South Carolina. I graduated from Charleston Southern University where I received my Bachelors of Science degree in child development. I have always had a passion for working with children and their families. I learned about early intervention through my studies at Charleston Southern. In my […]

Morgan Sanford

Hello! My name is Morgan Sanford, and I am from Spartanburg, South Carolina. I graduated from The University of South Carolina Upstate with a degree in Child Development and Family Studies in 2023. Since then, I have gained experience within the preschool setting working with children from ages 0-6 years old. I am so excited […]