High Street Neighborhood Center
Offering quality, affordable childcare in downtown Lexington, KY since 1969
Meet the Staff
Samantha Brown
Director
Miss Samantha joined High Street in September 2020. She has experience in the classroom and has her bachelor's in education. She is a member of the USAF and an active member of her church. She loves that we share the message of Christ in the classroom. She also enjoys watching their curious minds at work, asking questions about their world.
Ms. Christina
Ms. Christina started working with us in our three year old room. However, as much as she loved that age group she says her true passion is working with the two year old. She loves going outside with the children and letting them discover for the first time.
Three-Year-Old Teachers
In Memory
Ms. Raheeq
Ms. Raheeq has work at High Street since spring of 2016. She has a teaching degree from Bagdad, where she is from. She has worked with all ages during her time at High Street, but after the retirement of Ms. Terry, she became the Preschool teacher. She loves watching our 4 year olds grow and learn.
Ms. Catrina
"Ms. Catrina has been dedicated to working in childcare since 2020, gaining experience with a variety of age groups. As a mother of three, she brings a deep passion for nurturing and is excited to share her enthusiasm for learning with the children at HSNC."
Ms. Tina
Ms. Tina is a dedicated and compassionate preschool teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds. Focusing on both social and academic development, Ms. Tina fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning through play, hands-on activities, and interactive storytelling.
Four-Year-Old Teachers
Two-Year-Old Teachers
Ms. Erin
Ms. Erin has been working with us since 2022. She has a deep love of children. She wants nothing more than to see them grow and learn.
Ashley Redford
Assistant Director
Miss. Ashley began teaching at High Street in 2007 in the 1 year old room, but later moved up to the 4 year old class to teach Pre-K. In 2015, Miss Ashley became the Assistant Director and Bookkeeper of the center. She graduated from Bluegrass Community and Technical College with a degree of Associates of Applied Science.
Ms. Tayona
Though new to the profession, Ms. Tayona brings a fresh perspective, a passion for learning, and a deep commitment to fostering a positive, nurturing environment for four-year-olds. Ms. Tayona is eager to help children develop important social, emotional, and academic skills as they explore the world around them.
Ms. Amanda
Ms. Amanda recently moved back to Kentucky after being away for 20 years. She has two children of her own and loves working with all children. Her favorite part is building the bonds with the children and their families.
One-Year-Old Teachers
Ms. Tajuana
Ms. Tajuana began teaching in the one -year-old room in April of 2015 and has moved to the two-year-old room in 2017. She loves to see the kids' curiosity and intelligence bloom and grow as they spend time here. The kids in the two-year-old room are lovable and she likes watching their personalities develop.
Support Staff
Ms. Ebony
Ms. Ebony is dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in our children. Ms. Ebony provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can build confidence, improve communication skills, and enhance emotional regulation.
Ms. Samari
Ms. Samari is committed to fostering a positive environment in the classroom, Ms. Samari works closely with families to ensure each child receives the individualized care and attention they need to thrive during these formative early years.
Betty Brashear
Beloved bookkeeper and assistant director of 15 years, Miss Betty unfortunately passed away August 27, 2015. While this loss shook all who loved and knew her here at High Street, we know her loving presence remains with us today and she will not be forgotten for all the hard work she did to help make this center a wonderful, welcoming place for children.
Ms. Ragina
Ms. Regina is a caring and organized preschool teacher who thrives on creating structured, yet nurturing environments. With a passion for early childhood education, Ms. Regina emphasizes routines and order while fostering creativity and curiosity in young learners.
Ms. Analiece
Ms. Analiece is a skilled and compassionate behavioral coach with a passion for helping individuals overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Ms. Analiece works with the children to identify patterns of behavior, set achievable goals, and develop personalized strategies for positive change.
Ms. Ashley
Ms. Ashley has been working with children since 2005, having her own classroom since 2009. She loves watching the children grow and seeing their independence bloom. On her days off she enjoys walks with her dog Dorothy.
Ms. Angela
Ms. Angela is our cook. She finds great joy in cooking for the children. She enjoys learning how important it is for the children to eat healthy. This job is different from other cooking jobs she has had in the past, but she loves its.
Ms. Jummy
With a background in early childhood education, Ms. Jummy creates a warm, welcoming environment where three-year-olds can explore, learn, and grow.Always patient and encouraging, Ms. Jummy believes in building strong foundations for each child’s lifelong learning journey.