Meet the Staff
Our caregivers either have/are pursuing degrees in childcare related fields or have experience working with young children. They are dedicated to providing the best care and learning environment for each child. We feel each child is special and this is evident through the individual attention and care each child receives at our center. Each caregiver receives ongoing in-service training through staff meetings and continuing education hours. All employees are trained in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and Health and Safety Procedures.
The following is a brief summary of our current staff to help you get to know each of them.
The following is a brief summary of our current staff to help you get to know each of them.
Susan Sinitiere-Owner
Susan has been the owner of Gingerbread since January 2010. She is married to Kiley and they have three children: Kristopher, Nicholas, and Sarah. She received her bachelor degree in 2011 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in General Studies with a concentration in behavioral sciences. She has a passion for helping special needs children and loves to watch all children develop, learn and become little individuals. Susan runs all of the day to day operations of the center as well as fills in for all teachers and staff members when necessary.
Susan has been the owner of Gingerbread since January 2010. She is married to Kiley and they have three children: Kristopher, Nicholas, and Sarah. She received her bachelor degree in 2011 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in General Studies with a concentration in behavioral sciences. She has a passion for helping special needs children and loves to watch all children develop, learn and become little individuals. Susan runs all of the day to day operations of the center as well as fills in for all teachers and staff members when necessary.
Krystal Stevens- Director
Krystal began working at Gingerbread in August 2008. Krystal is married to Randall and they have three boys: Bryson, Blaize, and Braxton. She attended South Louisiana Community College and studied Elementary Education. She also attended Louisiana Technical College for Medial Office Assistant and Office Systems Technology. She is always continuing her education in child development by taking numerous continuing education classes. She is the teacher of our 2 year old group and holds the title of Director. Krystal says she has always wanted to work with children. It is her passion and dream to help them. She wants to make a difference in their lives and be a good role model for them.
Krystal began working at Gingerbread in August 2008. Krystal is married to Randall and they have three boys: Bryson, Blaize, and Braxton. She attended South Louisiana Community College and studied Elementary Education. She also attended Louisiana Technical College for Medial Office Assistant and Office Systems Technology. She is always continuing her education in child development by taking numerous continuing education classes. She is the teacher of our 2 year old group and holds the title of Director. Krystal says she has always wanted to work with children. It is her passion and dream to help them. She wants to make a difference in their lives and be a good role model for them.
Kelsea Varnado- Teacher
Kelsea is a fully certified elementary teacher with 13 years experience in teaching and counseling. She also has 3 yrs of teaching on college level under her wing. She is married to Jason and they have two beautiful children: Adeline and Grayson. Kelsea is a 1995 LSU graduate with a Bachelors in Education and a 1999 Masters degree in Counseling. Kelsea loves working with children. She really enjoys teaching them and watching them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
Kelsea is a fully certified elementary teacher with 13 years experience in teaching and counseling. She also has 3 yrs of teaching on college level under her wing. She is married to Jason and they have two beautiful children: Adeline and Grayson. Kelsea is a 1995 LSU graduate with a Bachelors in Education and a 1999 Masters degree in Counseling. Kelsea loves working with children. She really enjoys teaching them and watching them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
Pam Romero-Teacher
Mrs. Pam joined our staff in 2015 as the teacher of the three year old class. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Louisiana Technical College. She then went on to be the assistant director and lab manager of the program there. She has taught in the Smile Head Start program and owned her own daycare from 2011 until 2013. She has a long history of working with children of all ages.
Mrs. Pam joined our staff in 2015 as the teacher of the three year old class. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Louisiana Technical College. She then went on to be the assistant director and lab manager of the program there. She has taught in the Smile Head Start program and owned her own daycare from 2011 until 2013. She has a long history of working with children of all ages.
Maggie Guilotte-Teacher
Maggie has been with Gingerbread since 2014. She is a Westgate High School Graduate. She began her career in 2010 working in daycares in both Shreveport and Monroe. She is one of our teacher for our 2 year old class and loves this age. She has two girls, Evelyn and Jules. She is a specialist at the art of crafting and loves teaching and helping the kids with projects.
Maggie has been with Gingerbread since 2014. She is a Westgate High School Graduate. She began her career in 2010 working in daycares in both Shreveport and Monroe. She is one of our teacher for our 2 year old class and loves this age. She has two girls, Evelyn and Jules. She is a specialist at the art of crafting and loves teaching and helping the kids with projects.
Tiffany Touchet- Teacher
Tiffany joined our staff in 2014 when she relocated to Louisiana from Texas. She is a graduate of Little Cypress High in Orange Texas. Tiffany has spent the last eight years mothering her three girls, Alison, Chelsey and Emily, at home. Not only had she spent time with her own children but she has a whopping fourteen nieces and nephews that she helps with. She has worked in our infant room and is now a teacher of the one year old group.
Tiffany joined our staff in 2014 when she relocated to Louisiana from Texas. She is a graduate of Little Cypress High in Orange Texas. Tiffany has spent the last eight years mothering her three girls, Alison, Chelsey and Emily, at home. Not only had she spent time with her own children but she has a whopping fourteen nieces and nephews that she helps with. She has worked in our infant room and is now a teacher of the one year old group.
Sandra Ruiz-Teacher
Mrs. Sandra joined our team in 2016 after many years working in daycare facilities in other states. With over fifteen years of experience, she is currently working in our infant room. She has specialty training in making childcare plans, documenting activities, crisis prevention and intervention training. She is highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively.
Mrs. Sandra joined our team in 2016 after many years working in daycare facilities in other states. With over fifteen years of experience, she is currently working in our infant room. She has specialty training in making childcare plans, documenting activities, crisis prevention and intervention training. She is highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively.
Amber Smith-Teacher
Amber joined our staff in 2014. She has worked in our infant room and is currently our teacher in the 2 year old class. She is married to Carlos and they have two children, Natalie and Mason. Amber is a Westgate High School graduate and enjoys working with children. She is an amazing asset to our Gingerbread House family!!
Amber joined our staff in 2014. She has worked in our infant room and is currently our teacher in the 2 year old class. She is married to Carlos and they have two children, Natalie and Mason. Amber is a Westgate High School graduate and enjoys working with children. She is an amazing asset to our Gingerbread House family!!
Elizabeth Williams-Teacher
Elizabeth, whom we call Lizzy, joined our team in 2016. She comes to us from the Iberia Parish School Board where she was working as a substitute teacher. She is a 2014 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. She is originally from New Iberia. She is married to Christian and they have two children, Anniston and Cason. Lizzy decided to pursue a career in child care after enjoying volunteering in her church nursery and enjoying her experiences with teaching. She loves watching children grow and develop. She currently manages our kitchen, works as our office assistant, and works as an afternoon teacher with all ages.
Elizabeth, whom we call Lizzy, joined our team in 2016. She comes to us from the Iberia Parish School Board where she was working as a substitute teacher. She is a 2014 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration. She is originally from New Iberia. She is married to Christian and they have two children, Anniston and Cason. Lizzy decided to pursue a career in child care after enjoying volunteering in her church nursery and enjoying her experiences with teaching. She loves watching children grow and develop. She currently manages our kitchen, works as our office assistant, and works as an afternoon teacher with all ages.
Darla Louviere-Teacher
Darla joined our team in 2017. She previously attended Nicholls State University for Early Childhood Education. She has over 25 years experience in childcare including preschool teacher, in home daycare & school age intervention programs. She has a passion for advocating for children and adults with special needs which she sits on several boards at the state level. Darla is the mother of 6 children: ranging ages from 25-9….5 daughters and 1 son with special needs. She is passionate with teaching children to be independent individuals and to always love themselves. Darla is always continuing her education in child development, crisis prevention and self motivation classes. She is currently working in our infant and is a wonderful asset to the Gingerbread family.
Darla joined our team in 2017. She previously attended Nicholls State University for Early Childhood Education. She has over 25 years experience in childcare including preschool teacher, in home daycare & school age intervention programs. She has a passion for advocating for children and adults with special needs which she sits on several boards at the state level. Darla is the mother of 6 children: ranging ages from 25-9….5 daughters and 1 son with special needs. She is passionate with teaching children to be independent individuals and to always love themselves. Darla is always continuing her education in child development, crisis prevention and self motivation classes. She is currently working in our infant and is a wonderful asset to the Gingerbread family.
Jerre Borland-Teacher
Jerre Borland has been teaching English in secondary education for over 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in
Education from the University of Alabama and is presently pursuing her master’s degree in English with a minor in creative writing. Jerre is married to Thomas and they have two children: Wesley, 16, and Audrey, 13. She is excited to work with the 2 and 3 year olds and engage them in preschool through meaningful activities, directed and undirected play, and learning that prepares them for kindergarten success!
Jerre Borland has been teaching English in secondary education for over 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in
Education from the University of Alabama and is presently pursuing her master’s degree in English with a minor in creative writing. Jerre is married to Thomas and they have two children: Wesley, 16, and Audrey, 13. She is excited to work with the 2 and 3 year olds and engage them in preschool through meaningful activities, directed and undirected play, and learning that prepares them for kindergarten success!
Lindsey Louviere-Teacher
Ms. Lindsey has been with Gingerbread House since February 2018. Lindsey was born and raised in New Iberia, where she graduated from New Iberia Senior High School. She is one of our teachers in our mobile infant room and loves teaching this age. Lindsey has years of experience, as she is the second eldest of six. She enjoys spending time with family and friends on her days off. She is very passionate about teaching children and is a great asset to our Gingerbread family!
Ms. Lindsey has been with Gingerbread House since February 2018. Lindsey was born and raised in New Iberia, where she graduated from New Iberia Senior High School. She is one of our teachers in our mobile infant room and loves teaching this age. Lindsey has years of experience, as she is the second eldest of six. She enjoys spending time with family and friends on her days off. She is very passionate about teaching children and is a great asset to our Gingerbread family!
Lori Dugas-Teacher/Substitute
Ms. Lori was born and raised in New Iberia. After receiving her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2001, she began working at The Gingerbread House II for Mrs. Carol Gros, the original owner of our facility! Being a teacher of the 2-3 year old group and director of the center for 12 yrs., Ms. Lori has worked in many capacities; also filling in as a sub and cook. She moved away to Florida to work at her "dream job" for Disney. There she worked for 4 years as an attractions operator. Ready to be back closer to family, she has recently returned to live in New Iberia. With plans to travel often, she joins our staff as a substitute to fill-in when we need. Please welcome her when you see her, as she brings many years of experience with her!
Ms. Lori was born and raised in New Iberia. After receiving her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2001, she began working at The Gingerbread House II for Mrs. Carol Gros, the original owner of our facility! Being a teacher of the 2-3 year old group and director of the center for 12 yrs., Ms. Lori has worked in many capacities; also filling in as a sub and cook. She moved away to Florida to work at her "dream job" for Disney. There she worked for 4 years as an attractions operator. Ready to be back closer to family, she has recently returned to live in New Iberia. With plans to travel often, she joins our staff as a substitute to fill-in when we need. Please welcome her when you see her, as she brings many years of experience with her!
Olivera Lazic-Teacher/Substitute
Mrs. Olivera is originally from Yugoslavia. After marrying her husband, she move to Germany for three years. She moved to New Iberia and began to speak English in 1998. While waiting for her green card she began working with Mrs. Carol Gros who was the original owner of our facility. She worked for her for 20 years until the facility on Washington Street was to to new owners. We are blessed to have Mrs. Olivera join our team as an afternoon teacher for the 3 year olds opposite of Mrs. Jerre.
Mrs. Olivera is originally from Yugoslavia. After marrying her husband, she move to Germany for three years. She moved to New Iberia and began to speak English in 1998. While waiting for her green card she began working with Mrs. Carol Gros who was the original owner of our facility. She worked for her for 20 years until the facility on Washington Street was to to new owners. We are blessed to have Mrs. Olivera join our team as an afternoon teacher for the 3 year olds opposite of Mrs. Jerre.
Anna Davis-Teacher
Mrs. Anna was born and raised in New Iberia and is a Mt Carmel and Catholic High graduate. In 1993 she began working for Mrs. Carol Gros who was the original owner of Gingerbread House. She started her career as a preschool teacher for the 2 year old group and was later the afternoon director at the Washington Street facility until August 2018. She has over 25 years experience in the childcare industry and is excited for the opportunity to work at the Vicnaire Street facility for the Sinitieres. As an added bonus, Mrs. Anna speaks fluent Spanish that she learned from her mother. We are excited to have her!
Mrs. Anna was born and raised in New Iberia and is a Mt Carmel and Catholic High graduate. In 1993 she began working for Mrs. Carol Gros who was the original owner of Gingerbread House. She started her career as a preschool teacher for the 2 year old group and was later the afternoon director at the Washington Street facility until August 2018. She has over 25 years experience in the childcare industry and is excited for the opportunity to work at the Vicnaire Street facility for the Sinitieres. As an added bonus, Mrs. Anna speaks fluent Spanish that she learned from her mother. We are excited to have her!
Logan Louviere-Teacher
Ms. Logan was born and raised in New Iberia, where she graduated from New Iberia Senior High School. She joined our team in 2017 as a teacher in our infant room and also helps with older kids. Logan is a great asset to our Gingerbread family!
Ms. Logan was born and raised in New Iberia, where she graduated from New Iberia Senior High School. She joined our team in 2017 as a teacher in our infant room and also helps with older kids. Logan is a great asset to our Gingerbread family!
Katie Quinn - Teacher
Ms. Katie graduated from Westgate High School in 2016. She comes to us from Victor's Drive In and helps manage our kitchen . Katie is also an assistant teacher in the afternoon. She loves spending time with our kids and Gingerbread family. She is a great asset to our team!
Ms. Katie graduated from Westgate High School in 2016. She comes to us from Victor's Drive In and helps manage our kitchen . Katie is also an assistant teacher in the afternoon. She loves spending time with our kids and Gingerbread family. She is a great asset to our team!
Katelyn Landry - Teacher
Ms. Katelyn is a 2011 graduate of New Iberia Senior High. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jesse, and her beautiful baby boy, Wyatt, as well as her dogs. She loves being around kids and looks forward to witnessing the learning and growth that occurs in the mobile infant area.
Ms. Katelyn is a 2011 graduate of New Iberia Senior High. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jesse, and her beautiful baby boy, Wyatt, as well as her dogs. She loves being around kids and looks forward to witnessing the learning and growth that occurs in the mobile infant area.
Amanda Kracke- Assistant Teacher
Ms. Amanda is a 2017 New Iberia Senior High graduate. She is currently attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette pursuing a degree in General Studies. Amanda loves both children and animals and has pervious experience working with both. You can find Ms. Amanda working with all ages in our center.
Ms. Amanda is a 2017 New Iberia Senior High graduate. She is currently attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette pursuing a degree in General Studies. Amanda loves both children and animals and has pervious experience working with both. You can find Ms. Amanda working with all ages in our center.
Erilyn Adams- Assistant Teacher
Ms. Erilyn graduated for Highland Baptist Christian School in 2013. She has attended LSUE and is currently enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earning her degree in General Studies. Before joining us in 2016 she worked in the nursery at Highland Baptist Church and Cajun Fitness. Erilyn has worked in our infant room and now helps out in the afternoon with our 3 year old group. She also helps manage our kitchen.
Ms. Erilyn graduated for Highland Baptist Christian School in 2013. She has attended LSUE and is currently enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earning her degree in General Studies. Before joining us in 2016 she worked in the nursery at Highland Baptist Church and Cajun Fitness. Erilyn has worked in our infant room and now helps out in the afternoon with our 3 year old group. She also helps manage our kitchen.