Meet Our Dedicated Team
Qualified staff with a passion and love for children
John Givens
Owner
John lives with his family in Easton, MD. He has been teaching children in Martial Arts for 15 years and opened The LAB Martial Arts and Fitness Center in March 2019.
After seeing the need for childcare in the community, John began the process of opening The LAB Child Care Center. In September of 2020 we welcomed our School-Age children and in February of 2021 we welcomed our Early Childhood children. John continues to use his passion for teaching and Martial Arts to instill self-esteem and confidence. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his children and competing in tournaments on the weekends.
Sam Kennedy
Director
Ms. Sam is our Program Coordinator and Director of the Creamery facility. She handles enrollment paperwork, tours, childcare curriculum, classroom décor, signage, and groceries, as well as overseeing our Before & After School Program and Summer Camp.
Sam lives with her boyfriend and daughter in Easton, MD. She received her Associate of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education and is working on her Associate's in Early Childhood Development. Sam has known since elementary school that she wanted to be a teacher. She has years of experience in babysitting, after-school care, being a Sunday school teacher, camp counselor, and a Nanny. Sam also has her 90-hr certification in Preschool as well as other childcare certifications. In her spare time, Sam enjoys hanging out with her sister, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her daughter and family.
Amber Givens
Owner & Director
Ms. Amber is our Office Coordinator and Director of the Cynwood facility. She handles billing, POC, childcare paperwork, staff scheduling, professional development, scholarships, and grants.
Ms. Amber lives with her children in Cordova, MD. She has a goal of a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development which she has just made a reality upon joining us here at The LAB. Amber came to us with over a decade of hands-on experience in Early Childhood Education, during that time receiving an excess of 900 credit hours of her own education. Amber holds certifications in several different areas of development and education including special education, trauma response training, 90-hour certification in Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, and school-aged, developmental screening, curriculum development, and more. Amber's passions include watching children and families learn, grow, and succeed, spending as much time as possible with her children, music, and laughter.
Erika Robinson
Lead Teacher — Creamery Location
Erika is a Teacher at our Creamery facility. She has been with The LAB since December 2022 and has a love for children.
Erika lives with her boyfriend and dog, Charlie, in Federalsburg, MD. She graduated from high school in North Port, FL in 2015. Before joining The LAB, Erika was a Nanny. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.