February 2025 National Teacher of the Month
The Teacher of the Month award is our way of celebrating educators who live out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline—each and every day. For February, we’re excited to announce that our 2025 February National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Carly from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool of Schaumburg!
The leadership team at Schaumburg had such kind words to share about Ms. Carly, saying: “We are incredibly grateful and fortunate to have Ms. Carly on our Schaumburg team. From the moment she stepped into our castle, it was clear she was the perfect teacher for our Secret Garden kiddos. It takes someone with both strength and a soft heart to nurture such lively and passionate children, and she does so with remarkable grace, compassion, and a smile every single day. Ms. Carly creates a vibrant and captivating curriculum for her class, always embracing new challenges with energy and dedication.”
What age group do you teach?
Preschool
What is the name of your classroom?
Secret Garden
What do you love most about the age group you teach?
I love watching them grow into their personalities, becoming more and more confident in themselves.
What has been your favorite curriculum project in your classroom?
Pumpkin Jack!
What do you enjoy most about working at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse?
I love that everyone is so supportive and genuinely caring!
What inspired you to become an early childhood educator?
I have always wanted to protect and nurture young minds. These years are some of the most important to them. They only get one childhood, and I am so grateful to have the chance to be a part of that.
Who or what motivates you, and why?
When I walk into my classroom and see my kiddos’ smiling faces, they make every day the best day!
What are some things you love doing outside of work?
I spend a lot of time with my partner and our kitty. I absolutely love gardening and taking care of my many plants. I’m a total foodie who likes going to all the different restaurants too!
Tell us one unique fact about yourself that others might not know!
My dream is to move to Australia.
We’d also like to extend congratulations to all of this month’s nominees listed below. Thank you for your continued passion and dedication—you are all a vital part of our Little Sunshine’s family!
Shelby L. – Briargate
Olivia L. – Broomfield
Emily E. – Cardinal
Cassandra D. – Chesterfield
Hannah S. – Chestnut
Sandy C. – Claremont
Zoe W. – Creve Coeur
Richa A. – Cumming
Aidan R. – Elkhorn South
Emma – Erie
Sarah H. – Four Points
Maria Garcia D. – Gilbert Higley
Susie K. – Gilbert Val Vista
Liberty T. – Granite Bay
Allie M. – Lake St. Louis
Mobi M. – Lakeway
Laura H. – Littleton
Hailee A. – Mt. Juliet
Maddie K. – O’Fallon
Bri’Anna F. – Ozark
Kimberlee C. – Parker
Mary E. – Rogers
Ranjita D. – Roswell
Cassie R. – San Antonio Dominion
Carly M. – Schaumburg
Tina E. – Scottsdale
Katherine B. – Southlake
Yairelis B. – Stone Oak
Victoria V. – The Woodlands
Kaleigh F. – University City
Lily K. – Willowbrook
Caley H. – Franklin
Victorial B. – Overland Park
Melanie E. – Cheyenne Mountain