Learn Grow Play


Rebecca Posey
Director
Rebecca Posey is originally from Jackson, MS. She earned a double bachelors degree in Elementary Collaborative Education and Dance. She taught in private (mostly Episcopal) schools across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. She lives in Bluff Park with her husband and two children.
Rebecca Posey is originally from Jackson, MS. She earned a double bachelors degree in Elementary Collaborative Education and Dance. She taught in private (mostly Episcopal) schools across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. She lives in Bluff Park with her husband and two children.

Kelly Gould
Assistant Director/
Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher
Kelly is originally from Selma, but currently resides in Vestavia Hills with her husband and two boys. She earned her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and a Masters degree in Severe Disabilities from the University of Alabama.
Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher
Kelly is originally from Selma, but currently resides in Vestavia Hills with her husband and two boys. She earned her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and a Masters degree in Severe Disabilities from the University of Alabama.

Lisa Douglas
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Ms. Lisa has been with Ascension for 10 years. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business and Marketing. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and two children.
Ms. Lisa has been with Ascension for 10 years. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business and Marketing. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and two children.

Rachel Gordon
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Ms. Rachel as been a teacher in Ascension's MDO room for 7 years. After graduating from the University of Alabama, she taught PE at Crestline Elementary before coming to teach at Ascension. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and their twin daughters.
Ms. Rachel as been a teacher in Ascension's MDO room for 7 years. After graduating from the University of Alabama, she taught PE at Crestline Elementary before coming to teach at Ascension. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and their twin daughters.

Donya Rumore
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Donya is a long time AEK parent (since 2013) with all 3 of her daughters attending over the years. She attended the University of Alabama, and works part time for Magical Vacation Planner when she isn't caring for the youngest AEK friends. She is an avid book reader, loves to travel, and is always ready for another adventure!
Donya is a long time AEK parent (since 2013) with all 3 of her daughters attending over the years. She attended the University of Alabama, and works part time for Magical Vacation Planner when she isn't caring for the youngest AEK friends. She is an avid book reader, loves to travel, and is always ready for another adventure!

Shana Watson
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Ms. Shana was a consistent substitute at Ascension and we are happy to finally have her on staff in our MDO room. With a degree in Speech Pathology, she brings a wealth of knowledge for our youngest students. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and three children.
Ms. Shana was a consistent substitute at Ascension and we are happy to finally have her on staff in our MDO room. With a degree in Speech Pathology, she brings a wealth of knowledge for our youngest students. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and three children.

Becca Meece
2K Teacher
Ms. Becca is a recent Birmingham-Southern graduate with a degree in Biology. She is currently looking into various masters and PhD programs for the future. She is from Smyrna, TN and has spent many years teaching Bible school and theater.
Ms. Becca is a recent Birmingham-Southern graduate with a degree in Biology. She is currently looking into various masters and PhD programs for the future. She is from Smyrna, TN and has spent many years teaching Bible school and theater.

April Towry
3K Teacher
Ms. April has been teaching at AEK for two years, but has been teaching in the preschool setting for decades. She holds a Masters degree in Education from Auburn University. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and three children.
Ms. April has been teaching at AEK for two years, but has been teaching in the preschool setting for decades. She holds a Masters degree in Education from Auburn University. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and three children.

Angela Jackson
3K Teacher
Ms. Angela has been at AEK for 2 years, but comes to us with 11 years of preschool experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and two children.
Ms. Angela has been at AEK for 2 years, but comes to us with 11 years of preschool experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University. She lives in Vestavia with her husband and two children.

Morgan Spray
4K Teacher
Ms. Morgan comes to AEK with 15 years of preschool experience. She lives in Birmingham with her husband and three children.
Ms. Morgan comes to AEK with 15 years of preschool experience. She lives in Birmingham with her husband and three children.

Lauren Brown
4K Teacher
This is Ms. Lauren's first year at AEK, but she brings 20 years of early childhood experience with her. She graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Development and lives in Vestavia with her husband and two children. Her oldest is in 6th grade at Pizitz and her youngest is in 1st grade at East.
This is Ms. Lauren's first year at AEK, but she brings 20 years of early childhood experience with her. She graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Development and lives in Vestavia with her husband and two children. Her oldest is in 6th grade at Pizitz and her youngest is in 1st grade at East.

Katie Rich-New
5K Teacher
Ms. Katie has been teaching at AEK ever since she and her husband moved from Austin, Texas two years ago. With a degree in Elementary Educaiton, she brings years of experience at the elementary school level. Her child-centered approach to learning ensures that every child is met at his/her level.
Ms. Katie has been teaching at AEK ever since she and her husband moved from Austin, Texas two years ago. With a degree in Elementary Educaiton, she brings years of experience at the elementary school level. Her child-centered approach to learning ensures that every child is met at his/her level.

Macey Rowland
Music and PE Teacher
Ms Macey has lived in Hoover since 2009 and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in Music with Disciplinary Honors in Voice Performance. She believes that students learn musical skills exceptionally well through a holistic approach, so her music classes include singing, movement, listening, and improvisation.
Ms Macey has lived in Hoover since 2009 and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in Music with Disciplinary Honors in Voice Performance. She believes that students learn musical skills exceptionally well through a holistic approach, so her music classes include singing, movement, listening, and improvisation.