Toddler Program

Haley Pressley is the Toddler One Lead Teacher. She has been at Montessori School of Anderson since 2022. She is working on her certification in the Center for Guided Montessori Studies Montessori Beginnings course, ages birth to three. She loves reading, art, and spending time with her loved ones. 

McKenna Looney is the Toddler 1 Assistant. She has been here at MSA since 2022. She is currently working on her Montessori Beginnings course, ages birth to three, through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education at Tri-County Technical College.  

Ms. Corey began working at Montessori School of Anderson in 2016 after graduating with a dental assistant certification in 2014 and realizing shortly afterward that her passion was working with kids. She enjoys working with the toddlers and seeing all of their accomplishments each day.  She is the Toddler 2 Lead and has earned a certificate from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies Montessori Beginnings course, ages birth to three. She loves her two dogs and spending time with family and friends. 

Vivian Hooper is the assistant toddler teacher for the Toddler 2 classroom. She has been at Montessori School of Anderson since 2021. After working in the medical field for 42 years, she decided that she wanted to work with small children for a change. Ms. Vivian loves reading and spending time with her family.

Kacie Chamblee joined MSA in 2020 with 12 years of early childhood experience. Having served in both our Infant and Toddler classrooms, she was appointed Infant/Toddler Program Lead in 2025. Ms. Kacie earned her AMS Infant-Toddler Credential (0–3) through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies, as well as Montessori Beginnings certification. Her expertise and deep care foster a thriving environment for our youngest learners.

Ashlyn Bannister joined the Montessori School of Anderson team in January 2024 and serves as the Primary 1 Co-Lead. She holds an Associate Degree in Early Care and Education from Tri-County Technical College and is currently pursuing her American Montessori Society (AMS) Early Childhood Credential through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies (CGMS). With over five years of experience in early childhood education, Mrs. Ashlyn is passionate about guiding young learners. 

Angela Dunster is a substitute at Montessori School of Anderson and has been at Montessori since August 2023. She has worked as a nanny and babysitter for several years. She enjoys spending time with kids and being a support to the Montessori School of Anderson community. 

Mrs. Webber has been at Montessori School of Anderson since 2016. Kim has earned her Center for Guided Montessori Studies certification in ages birth to three. She was lead in the infant room for many years until she semi-retired. She now works as the Infant/Toddler floater. Her hobbies are reading and spending time with family. She loves all the children and the community at MSA.

Sheryl Chastain has been an integral part of the MSA family since 1991. After 35 wonderful years of nurturing young children—primarily in the Toddler program—she is now semi-retired and serves as the Infant/Toddler Office Assistant, providing administrative support to the Preschool Director.  Generations of MSA students have benefited from Mrs. Sheryl's gentle care, and we are deeply grateful for her enduring dedication to our school.

Ms. Melissa Hightower has been at Montessori School of Anderson since 1996. She started her journey working with infants and toddlers. In 2000-2002 she spent 2 summers in New York earning her Montessori Associate Degree for 0-3 Year Olds. In 2013 she became the Director of the Infant/Toddler program, as well as the Director of Admissions.