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Sofia Marshall, Director & Lead Teacher
Sofia grew up in New York and moved to Texas with her family as a young teen. She later moved to Denton with her husband, Cody, and stepson, Dawson. Now together they have two daughters, Grace and Suri, and an adorable dog, Oliver. Sofia graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and taught K-3rd grade for LISD for over ten years. Although she loved teaching at a public school, she was excited to start Little Roots Christian Academy (LRCA) and teach about Jesus. Sofia has been part of her church family since 2011 and has enjoyed serving in Kids Ministry with her husband.
John Cody Marshall, Creative Arts Director
Cody was born and raised in Texas. He has three children and is married to his lovely wife, Sofia. He has worked in sales most of his adult career but has always felt called to serve the kingdom of God. He has had the opportunity to serve in ministry for over a decade, and he quickly realized that he had the most fun and passion for kids ministry. He was so excited to join his wife and start LRCA!


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Testimonials
Little Roots changed our lives! Originally, I was just looking for childcare for my daughter but after I went to tour Little Roots and met Mrs. Sofia, I found so much more! Mrs. Sofia and Mr. Cody were absolutely wonderful with my daughter. My daughter loved going each day and always had fun. Frequently my daughter would cry because she wanted to stay at school and not go home! They really became friends instead of just childcare. Their daughters are very sweet as well and became my daughter’s friends. I cannot recommend Little Roots enough; I wish my daughter could go there forever! You couldn’t ask for better people to teach your children.
Kimberly Whitright
Words cannot express the thanks that my family has for the LRCA staff. We enrolled my son when he was 3 years old and since then he has grown and matured into an amazing, intelligent young man. He absolutely loves to go to school every morning because they make learning fun. What I love most is the daily updates and pictures I get from Ms. Sofia! We are also in awe at how my son’s relationship with God has gotten stronger. He loves to pray and worship now and even comes home teaching us new worship songs! I know he is getting the best care and an amazing foundation for the rest of his life!
Vanessa Rodriguez
We have known Cody and Sofia Marshall for 3 years and they epitomize a loving Christian family. My husband and I are adopted grandparents for their 2 beautiful daughters. I have watched Sofia teach the preschoolers that have been entrusted to her care and feel so blessed to know her personally. If I had children of this age, I would definitely bring them to be taught by Ms. Sofia, as the children lovingly call her. She loves each and every child! Her husband, Cody, is a loving father and enjoys interacting with the children. They have nutritious lunches and snacks, a playground for fun and exercise, they worship and sing and dance! It’s amazing to watch all these little ones. This is the best foundational education you can receive for your precious little ones.
Deborah King
What a blessing LRCA has been for our family! Mrs. Sofia is the absolute best when it comes to learning and having fun. I have seen exponential growth in school work along with individualized attention when having troubles. She is kind and loving as if my kids were her own. She sets high expectations and will come to you with concerns if your child is falling behind. I love the values being taught and could not ask for a better place to send our kids! Thank you LRCA!!
Brittany Sisk
I’m so happy our family found Little Roots. My son completely transformed into the most caring and hardworking little human. They not only take care of the sweet kids, but they also teach them all about love and compassion and get them ready for kindergarten! My son asks for Ms. Sofia all the time. Little roots really is one of a kind.
Star Tovar
Little Roots is a fantastic preschool and was a huge blessing to our family. My son started from the day they opened at 4 years old and attended for a year and half. Ms. Sofia is an incredible teacher! My son had advanced knowledge when he joined his public school Kindergarten class halfway through the year due to Covid. Little Roots provides a very loving, Christian environment while excelling at teaching children academics. I simply cannot recommend them enough for preschoolers!!
Micki Kelly
We searched for the best option to start our child's journey into the world of education and really wanted to ensure the influence was biblical and Christian based. After our tour, we knew there was no better people to feed our children than Sofia & Cody at Little Roots. We are blessed to be able to send both our children there and feel absolutely confident in our choice. The communication is excellent and they address any concerns with empathy and respect. We value this relationship so much and our kids always want to stay and play longer.