Angie, originally from Pocatello, Idaho, has lived in the Treasure Valley since 2006. With her husband Aaron, they have been raising two daughters, Ariana and Alyssa. Angie has been working in early childhood education since 2010. Working for Boise Cooperative Preschool as a Fundraising Chair, Registrar, Board President, and parent volunteer. In 2021, Angie returned to BCP as the Director for 2 years and has transitioned into this new partnership with them and Sunny Days Learning Academy. Aside from her preschool experience, Angie holds a Bachelors in International Studies, Secondary Education and Masters in Educational Technology. She currently holds a teaching certificate that includes an endorsement in Child Development.
Our Staff
We are truly lucky to have such an skilled staff that are both qualified and love working with children. Read about each member of our team below.
Angie Day, M.E.T.
Director, Sunny Days
Dawn Mannion-Walsh
Lead Teacher, 3/4/5 Year Old Montessori Class
Meet Dawn Mannion-Walsh our new 3/4/5 teacher. Dawn is an Idaho native who has been married for 29 years. She and her husband have a son and two hilarious dogs. Dawn loves riding her bike, playing ukulele, and hiking in the great outdoors.
Dawn has worked with students aged 3 - 6 for the last 18 years and is a certified Montessori teacher who loves helping young people in their developmental progress. It is a passion of hers and she knows what young students are capable of with the right opportunities. Dawn is dedicated to the foundation of a peaceful classroom where warm-heartedness is at the center of interactions. She wants students to be challenged, not bored or overwhelmed in a safe and fun environment. In her classroom, she uses positive discipline, students will have freedom, within limits, in a school where they are encouraged every step of the way.
BREANNA DOWNES
Assistant Teacher, 3/4/5 Year Old Montessori Class
Breanna has worked with students for over ten years through volunteering, after-school programs, and teaching. She holds an Elementary Education degree and taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Indiana. She is passionate about helping students learn and grow in a fun, creative, and safe environment.
Breanna recently moved to Idaho from with her husband, but she grew up in Oklahoma. She enjoys reading, crafting, and being outdoors.
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