Flo Beal
Early Childhood Supervisor
602.243.8260
602.243.8329
Emai: Florene.beal@smcmail.maricopa.edu
Flo Beal came to SMCC as Director of the Early Childhood Center in Fall 2006.
Flo has worked with preschool age children for over ten years. She has seven years of Director experience. Before relocating from California to Arizona last summer, she worked for State Center Community College District as Director/Teacher in the Early Childhood Center. Prior to that, she worked for Fresno Unified School District as a substitute teacher. She also worked at Fresno City College as a part-time teacher in the Childcare Center.
Flo holds the following credentials:
- Associate in Arts Degree – Child Development, Fresno City College
- Bachelor of Science Degree – Child Development, CSU Fresno
- Master of Arts – Education – Early Childhood, CSU Fresno
Flo states that her primary goal is to provide effective leadership that will: result in a high quality learning environment which will allow children to reach their optimal learning potential, invite families to participate in their child/children’s learning experiences, encourages and supports teacher interactions with children and families.
Nickie Overbey
Clerk/Typist
602.243.8261
Emai: nickie.overbey@smcmail.maricopa.edu
Nickie Overbey earned her Early Childhood Certification at SMCC in 2004 and her AAS in Early Childhood at SMCC in December 2006. She has worked at SMCC Early Childhood Center in the office for 11 years. Two of her grandsons are alumni of SMCC Early Childhood Center. Nickie has a real heart for parents going to school to better themselves and their families. She shows her love and concern for children as she works at the Center.
Donna Candreva
Early Childhood Teacher
602.243.8261
Emai: donna.candreva@smcmail.maricopa.edu
I am one of the new early childhood teachers. I have taught preschool for the past 6 years in NAEYC accredited programs. Two years for the Maricopa District and four years in the private sector. I have many life experiences in education. I put together a community education program for a wildlife rescue group and taught classes for them ranging from preschool to senior centers and everything in between. For three years I taught quarterly classes for the City of Scottsdale’s leisure education department. I have 7 years experience teaching religious education for grades two thru junior high school.
I have been married for 26 years to my high school sweetheart, Mike. We have 2 teenagers, Angela and MAC. Angela is an ASU student and works in Bio-Genomics doing cancer research. MAC is exploring his options at one of the valley’s AAEC charter high schools.
I look forward to serving the families and children here at the Early Childhood Center.
Rebecca King
602.243.8261
Emai: rebecca.king@smcmail.maricopa.edu
I have been with SMCC Preschool 2 ½ years. I’m working on my A.A.S (Associates Applied Science) and my Bachelors with NAU. Its my pleasure to work with your child!
Deborah Ludlow
Early Childhood Teacher
602.243.8261
Emai: deborah.ludlow@smcmail.maricopa.edu
Deborah Ludlow is one of the new teachers at SMCC Child Care Center. She was previously employed at Scottsdale Community College Child Enrichment Center as an Early Childhood Teacher. She has a CDA which she obtained from Central Arizona College. She has another ten years of child care experience in various other fields of child care and holding a variety of childcare positions. Deborah is looking forward to being a team player in the South Mountain Community College Early Childhood Center.