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Meet the Team
The FKS Family
Sandi Hommer
Owner/ Director
Ms. Sandi began at FKS in October of 2003 with a BA in Psychology and Elementary Education from the University of Richmond and received her Master of Education degree in 2010 from Cabrini College. Her three children, Abigail, Jake, and Grant, all attended and graduated from FKS. Abigail even comes back to work and volunteer at FKS when she is home.
Sandi’s favorite part of the job is meeting all
the new families and watching their children grow from infants through Kindergarten graduation and beyond.
Julie Corcoran
Assistant Director
Ms. Julie started as a parent at FKS when she brought her son, Anthony to us in early 2012 and became the Assistant Director in November, 2013. Julie holds a BS in Human Services from Chestnut Hill and a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources from Penn State University. Julie’s sons, Anthony and Enzo, are both part of the FKS Family. All the morning hugs when she walks into each room and listening to the silly things the kids say are Ms. Julie’s favorite part of her job.
TiVonna Davis
Infant Teacher
Ms. TiVonna joined the FKS Family in January 2026. She comes with years of infant room experience and a deep love and understanding of our littlest learners. Ms. Ti loves nurturing our infants and giving them plenty of new experiences. She is the mother of a young son and is expecting her second son soon.
Juliette Mora
Infant Teacher
Ms. Juliette joined the FKS Family in December of 2025. She has a BA in Criminal Justice from Univeristy of Valley Forge. She brings with her unmatched enthusiasm, energy and zest for life. When she isn't working, Ms. Juliette loves traveling and reading. Her favorite part of the job is watching children's personalities develop.
Elizabeth Makler
Infant & Toddler Teacher
Ms. Liz came to us in January 2010 at the recommendation of her grandmother, Ms. Doris, a beloved teacher at FKS from 2000 until late 2017. Ms. Liz may have started as a volunteer, but she quickly fell in love with the children and began working here full time in July of that year. Ms. Liz splits her time between the Infant and Toddler classrooms and her favorite part of the job is snuggling with the babies.
Natalie Sanchez
Infant & Toddler Teacher
Ms. Natalie joined our team in May of 2022. With plenty of younger cousins, she started babysitting at an early age and then moved on to become a nanny. Ms.. Natalie has several hobbies including pottery, sewing and really anything crafty. Her favorite part of working with little ones is watching them learn new things and get excited when they have figured out something new.
Shameka Richburg
Young Toddler Teacher
Ms. Shameka was one of the very first employees of For Kids’ Sake when we opened in May of 2000. Ms. Shameka has grown her family at FKS and now brings her sons, Chase and Mason with her. Just spending time with each child and having a part in watching them all grow and learn is Ms. Meka’s favorite part of her job.
Irshad Mir
Young Toddler Teacher
Ms. Irshad began working at For Kids’ Sake in October of 2004 after working in early learning in New York for more than 15 years. Ms. Irshad has a grown son, Basit, and spends some of her time outside of school cooking delicious mealsfor her friends and lucky coworkers. Ms. Irshad’s favorite part of working at FKS is watching all of the children of different races and cultures laugh and play together from such an early age.
Tanaya McGhee
Older Toddler Teacher
Ms. Tanaya began working at For Kids' Sake in December of 2022 bringing with her several years of child care experience. Ms. Tanaya is the mother of 5 who enjoys every moment of it. Ms. Tanaya loves watching children grow and learn. S he takes pleasure in working at FKS where she can have an active role in students' lives and help guide them into the next stage of development.
Shareace Sample
Older Toddler Teacher
​Ms. Shareace came to the FKS Family in December of 2022 with more than 12 years of experience in early learning. Ms. Shareace has 6 children of her own and loves spending time with children of all ages. The most rewarding part of working at FKS is seeing every stage of the children's development as a new adventure and watching them reach each new milestone.
Taghred Khaled
Young Preschool Teacher
Ms. Taghred started with For Kids' Sake in September of 2021. She came to us with years of early learning experience and a passion for teaching young minds. In her free time, Ms. Taghred loves spending time with her husband and two children. Her favorite part about her job is building relationships with the children and getting to know their personlities, interests, and strengths so that she can support them both academically and emotionally.
Alice Buettler
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Alice began working at FKS in May of 2019. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College and came here with more than 30 years of working with children. Ms. Alice has 2 grown children and loves spending time with her grandchildren. Ms. Alice loves to hear the children laugh when she reads in silly voices.
Sneha Kumari
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Sneha came to the FKS Family in December of 2024. She has a BA in Science, experience in early learning and a deep love of young children. She loves spending time with her family, especially her son, Krishnav who attends FKS as well. Sneha's favorite part of working as FKS is watching the children's excitement when they learn something new. She loves laughing and playing with all of the little ones.
Mary Kate Ryan
PreK Teacher
Ms. Mary Kate became a part of the FKS team in January of 2012 when she was still a senior at Upper Merion High School. She has since graduated and come a full-time member of our teaching staff. At home, Ms. Mary Kate enjoys spending time with her step-daughter, Julianna and her daughter, Luna who comes with her to FKS. Watching the children learn and grow every day is Ms. Mary Kate’s favorite part of her position at FKS.
Khujasta Aslami
PreK Teacher
Ms Khujasta joined our team in August 2025 and brought with her several years of working with children. She holds her BS in Computer Science and is fluent in seven languages, and is working on her CDA with a goal of a Masters degree in Child Development. In her free time, Ms. Khujasta enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. Her favorite part of her job is engaging the children in arts and crafts and supporting their learning and development.
Micaela Crosby
Preschool/PreK Teacher
Ms. Micaela joined the FKS Family in September of 2025. She came to us with four years of early learning experience and is currently continuing her education in Early Childhood Education. Outside of work, Ms Micaela's' hobbies include reading, going on walks, and spending time with friends and family. Ms. Micaela's favorite part of her work is seeing her students progress both academically and socially thorughout the school year.
Emma Durbano
Kindergarten/ Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Durbano joined our team in August 2025
Tamara Sisco
Full Time Building Float
Ms Tamara came found the FKS Family in August 2023 at the recommendation of another FKS staff member. She came with more than 7 years of experience working with young children and an unmatched passion for working with little ones. She loves being a building float because she gets to help in every room and her days are never boring. Her favorite part of her job is sitting on the floor, engaging, learning and playing with the children.
Lyann Abubaker
Building Substitute
Ms. Lyann joined the FKS Family in September of 2022. She holds Bacheors degree in Early Childhood Education from Eastern University and her PreK-4 Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. When she isn't working, Ms. Lyann enjoys spending time with her family. Her favorite part of working at FKS is watching the children learn through play.