Our Staff

Rachelle Ritch Director Lancaster

I joined Zion Kidz Academy August 8, 2025. I am honored to be a part of an learning center that is interested in meeting their students’ needs by stabilizing the home environment and helping to make home conducive for learning, living and strength.

After reading the school’s values, for example, they strive to educate the whole child, child’s needs, mental health, home life, and the parent’s needs.

What I love the most about teaching is the joy of helping a student reach they goal that he, or she never felt they could reach or master.

My inspiration came from wanting to help children on the south side of town, complete 6 – 12 grade then select a college, trade school, a full time job, Jr. college, trade school or a branch of service, rather than drugs, jail or the well-fair systems.

Ashley Vernon Assist. Director/Teacher

Mrs. Vernon is one of our Little Leaders Teachers and she previously worked in multiple childcare institutions. She was employed in the Lancaster ISD as a Program Manager of the Right at School After School Program.

Ashley joined the Zion Kidz team i February of 2020.

What she loves most about being a teacher, is helping children discover their creative gifts and talents. She also loves to encourage them to cultivate their skills and thinking.

Working with the children always inspires her and no two are the same for they are all a child of God. She believes it becomes our job to show them their individual value. It gives her joy to know that she is a part of a child’s growth process. She loves educating and cultivating the CHILDREN here at Zion Kidz Academy & Learning Center.

Loretha Williams Teacher

I have always loved working with babies and children. It has become a passion of mine to be a part of their growth and development. Molding them into self-sufficient little people gives me great joy. As their personalities blossom, they are fun to be around and give me (as their teacher) strength and joy as well.

I also enjoy watching them experience their “first” and develop their likes and dislikes, tastes, favorites and preferences. Working with babies reminds me of how amazing God’s creation is and our hands and voice help mold them into little LEADERS.

Here at the Zion Kidz, we strive to go above and beyond the normal and bring out the excellence in every child.

Pamela Brooks (Ms. Pam) Teacher

I joined the ZKAL family on July 19, 2022.

It was like, I was being called back to help the little ones.

What I love the most about being a teacher is I love how the kids interact when teaching them new things. How they love to sing and dance when prompt.

What inspires me to work with children is, I did it once before when I was much younger for about 4-1/2 years. Working with children is a passion of mine. I love their energy and the need to explore new things.

LeShauna Dotson Teacher

Growing up, I witnessed a lot of students misunderstood by teachers who didn’t care, no outlet at home because of abuse. Most of those students gave up on school. That alone inspired me to work with children. My desire is to provide a safe, loving environment where each child know their dreams, thoughts, education, and feelings matter to somebody.

I get to act like a kid (when appropriate) for me being a teacher isn’t about separating myself from kids and bringing them to my level, it’s about exploring their minds, finding out how they learn best and building onto their skills by helping them grasp new concepts so they can develop their own unique worldviews. I enjoy the opportunity to dive into their worlds as they lead me where their mind goes. Working with kids reminds me of how carefree childhood was before becoming an adult and the challenges that come with it. My passion for early education comes naturally because I choose a field that I enjoy. Not only am I making a difference in my student’s life but their parent’s life as well. I find it very fulfilling to provide peace of mind to each family I interact with by simply providing a nurturing, quality environment. Working with kids gives me a sense of purpose. I absolutely love teaching!

Mayra Rodridguez Teacher

November 27, 2023, the best decision I have ever made. ZKALC teach me more than what I need to know about children and work ethics also teamwork. ZKALC is helping me become a better me.

I love that children go home and tell their parent’s what they learned and improve more as we learn different things every day.

I love making a connection with children, learning who they really are, helping them learn what’s going on in the world and how to handle different situations the correct way. I love teaching the children what I want my children to learn, and children inspires me to be the best mother I can be in the future.

Sandra Euceda Teacher

I joined Zion Kidz Academy February 6, 2025. I am so happy and grateful to be a part of the team.

What I love the most about being a teacher is the moment when something clicks for someone, when they go from confusion to understanding. It’s incredible to help someone to learn (rewarding).

My inspiration to work with children comes from their curiosity, creativity and the way they see the world with fresh eyes. I also love the idea of helping shape a child’s confidence and love for learning.