Courtney Dowdy
Hey everyone! My name is Courtney Dowdy. I’m a graduate from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. During my years working with children at the YMCA and babysitting, I realized my passion for helping the little ones reach their full potential. I discovered About Play through LinkedIn while searching for a […]
Ebonie Bates
Hello Hello everyone! I’m Ebonie Bates from Newberry, SC. I graduated from Clemson University (Go Tigers!!) with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Youth Development. During college, I was actively involved in volunteering, mentorship programs, and various clubs. One of my most impactful experiences was working at the Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, […]
Tori Burns
Hey Family!! My name is Tori Burns and I’m originally from Georgia. I currently reside in Sumter, SC, on military orders. I’ve been working with children and families for 14 years and counting. I have a passion for working with children with developmental delays/disabilities. It’s very rewarding to see children overcome their developmental delays, with […]
Kayla Johnson
My name is Kayla Johnson. I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. I have 5 siblings ranging in age from 25 years old t0 1 year old. When I graduated high school, I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for a couple years. I graduated from Lander University with a Bachelor of Science in […]
Natalie Simmons
Hello! My name is Natalie Simmons, and I am from Aiken, S.C. In high school, I always knew that I wanted to work with children. In college, I decided that I wanted to be an elementary school teacher, but that quickly changed after I took my first special education course. I graduated from Lander University […]
Jennifer Miller
Hi, My name is Jen Miller. I grew up in Travelers Rest, SC, but currently live in Woodruff, SC. I graduated from Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I have been married for 25 years to my husband Marty. We have an 18-year-old daughter, Kensey, and a 16-year-old son, Cade. I […]
