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Teacher of the Month: Sidney Unger, Cultivate Studios

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Teaching children has been a lifelong passion according to Sidney Unger, this month’s recipient of Mobile Bay Parents Teacher of the Month award. Receiving this nomination is deeply meaningful to her especially since her journey to become an educator has been somewhat untraditional.

“Before I began teaching, I worked as a stylist, where I had the opportunity to express creativity while serving others,” Sidney shared. “This sparked my passion for not only individualized education but real-life skills.”

With her passion sparked, Sidney stepped down from styling and instead took on the role of homeschooling her three daughters. It was early in the family’s homeschooling journey that Sidney learned about Cultivate Studios.

“Their approach to education aligned perfectly with my vision —one that combines creativity, personal growth, and practical learning,” said Sidney. “Cultivate offered everything I had hoped to create in our homeschool, but with the added bonus of being able to share it with a wider community.”

Sidney’s daughters have been attending Cultivate Studios since their doors opened in 2022 and it wasn’t long after that Sidney jumped into teaching their youngest group of students. Now, Sidney holds the honor of being the Vice Director of the school and Lead Guide for the Explorer Studio.

“I have the joy of teaching in the Explorer Studio, where I work with children ages 6-8 across all subjects, from reading and Bible studies to art workshops and even Spanish,” shared Sidney. “This age group holds a special place in my heart because I get to guide them in discovering their unique God-given talents while fostering a lifelong love of learning.”

Sidney wants every child she works with to develop a deep passion for learning. She believes that when you give each child the space to succeed and acknowledge their hard work, their motivation soars.

“Their enthusiasm and passion for learning fill my cup,” said Sidney. “My hope for every student in my studio is that they leave with an understanding that failure is simply a stepping stone toward success and a belief that they are perfectly designed by their Creator. I want them to know they are capable of doing hard things and that learning is a lifelong adventure! Never stop exploring, never stop growing.”


Sidney Unger cherishes time with her husband Bruse and their three young daughters — Clara, Charlotte and Lucy. She describes herself as an avid traveler and lover of books, and enjoys cooking and baking. Originally relocating from Kansas City just about four years ago, the family has enjoyed the community made here in Mobile. As a family, beach days and adventures are a must.

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