As an educator and a mother, myself, I am aware how much every parent wants the caring, loving, and nurturing environment for their children, especially when it comes to leaving their babies at a childcare facility.  I have worked in the public education system since 2004. I attended Mississippi State University where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselor Education. I attended William Carey University where I earned a Master's endorsement in School Psychometry.  I also earned an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from NorthCentral University.  I have 10 years experience as a school counselor where I worked with kiddos from PreK to 8th grade.  I addressed each individual's academic, personal/social and career readiness goals and/or concerns.  I also worked as a school psychometrist for 5 years, where I evaluated kiddos turning 3 up through high school for gifted and/or special education services.  I realize the world of childcare and education is constantly evolving, so I am always attempting to learn something new to better myself and ultimately to provide better education services to the children in my care.

I am a Mississippi State Bulldog graduate where I pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics.  So you are asking yourself, "Why a Daycare?"  While pursuing my degree, I thought working at daycare would be something fulfilling & fun I could do.  I worked there for three years and fell in love with all of the kids. So much so, that I have 5 of my own.  It's kind of easy to light up the kids faces because I am nothing but a 6'2" kid.  I look forward to welcoming your family to ours!

I have been working with children for over thirty-three years.  I’m married and we have three beautiful daughters and a three-year-old granddaughter.  Before Kiddie University, I had my own child care center in my home.  I have worked with children of varies ages, ranging from 6 weeks to 17.  I’ve also worked with children with special needs and various levels of learning disabilities.  I went to Mott Community College in Flint Michigan for Early Childhood Education.  I plan on furthering my education in the childcare field.  I love working with children, watching them grow and blossom into successful young leaders.  In my spare time, I spend time with my family.   We love to shop, travel, and watch my youngest daughter compete in dance.

I graduated from Polk County High School in 2013. Since then, I have been following my passion for teaching and learning. I have been surrounded by children my entire life through younger siblings, nieces, nephews, summer camps, and Vacation Bible Schools. In working through VBS, my husband and I have taken on the challenge of working with the youth, coordinating fall festivals, egg hunts, and service learning at our church. For the past three years, I have been working with infants and have found a passion for helping families and leading them to resources. This sparked a love of humanity and inspired me to further my education. I am currently finishing an Associate of Science from Cleveland State Community College and will transfer to finish out my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Liberty University in August. I love all things involving coffee, wearing bows in my hair, and spending time with my husband and 2-year-old son, Judah. I cannot wait to love and nurture your little dreamer's mind, and be a helpmate to your family!

I am a graduate of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where I got my bachelors degree in psychology. I am also a mother to a beautiful 3 year old boy. I grew up in Birchwood, Tn and moved away to North Georgia for high school and my first two years of college. After getting married, graduating from college and starting our family, we decided that coming back to Birchwood would be best for our family. So, we bought the house that my grandparents built, where I spent many of my days growing up. I have had a passion for working alongside children for as long as I can remember. For the past nine years I have worked in several settings with children, from volunteering in public high school classrooms to early learning centers. I also have experience and a deep passion for working with children with intellectual disabilities. My favorite things to do with children in the classroom are exploring the 5 senses, making creative art and open ended play activities. My next professional/educational goal is to attend graduate school for School Psychology in late 2023. Outside of work and school I like spending time with my family/extended family, spending time anywhere outside, taking on new sewing projects, and reading. I am very excited to become a part of the Kiddie University family and for the opportunity to be involved in your childrens’ lives!