Axe ’Em, Jacks!
A message from the director, Crystal Sanders
Hello, families,
Welcome to the SFA Early Childhood Laboratory, where I’m honored to serve as director.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from SFA and completed two master's degrees in educational leadership and school counseling from The University of Texas at Tyler. I hold certifications in educational leadership, gifted and talented supplemental, school counseling, English as a second language supplemental, and as a generalist.
I began my career in education with the Nacogdoches Independent School District as a classroom teacher. My passion for helping children led me to the roles of counselor and assistant principal. I am a strong believer that it is never too late to learn and found joy in working with adults to obtain their GED diploma and enhancing adult reading skills through a college-level remedial course.
I love spending my spare time with family and expressing my creativity through various projects. I'm committed to providing high-quality child care to help ensure the development of young children. I love collaborating with our community, families and staff members to help build the learning foundation for children.
Best regards,
Crystal Sanders
Office staff
Ms. Nikki
Hello everyone! My name is NeCole "Nikki" Taylor. Please call me Nikki.
I'm absolutely thrilled to be part of the Early Childhood Laboratory family. Serving others is my passion and I'm so grateful that ECHL has provided an opportunity to serve all the families of our current and prospective students.
I grew up in Hughes Springs, Texas, where most of my family still lives. In 2004, my husband and I married and we lived in Nacogdoches from 2005 to 2015. We were called back to Nacogdoches the summer of 2024 and this is where we plan to retire one day. In 2009, Shawn and I were blessed with a son, Thomas "Tommy" Taylor. Tommy keeps us busy with his baseball activities! When we're not cheering him on, we love to spend time with family and go kayaking.
