Meet Our Staff
Our center is staffed by an outstanding group of dedicated teachers and professional caregivers. They are educated and trained in early childhood education, going above and beyond what is required by the state of Tennessee. Our teachers work diligently to provide a learning environment full of developmentally-appropriate activities in an effort to help each child learn and grow to their fullest potential.
Our staff members promote a cooperative relationship between the center and parents to help establish the highest quality program possible for each child's development. Staff regularly keep parents informed about their child's daily activities and developmental achievements and also ask for parental insights and strategies to keep each child progressing.
The Little Govs Child Learning Center's administration provides its teachers with opportunities for in-service training through conferences, workshops, and online training throughout the year. They foster an enthusiasm for teaching young children. They give aid in establishing a foundation in child development, an appreciation of each child's individuality, and an ability to stimulate a child's natural curiosity. They lead by example to be sensitive to each child's needs and are responsively involved with the children in their care.
Angie Reed, Director
Angie brings more than 20 years of experience and leadership in education spanning from early childhood to elementary education. Angie has been at Little Govs since 2024. Angie joined APSU from Texas as an early intervention specialist and brings a wealth of experience from a long period in Minnesota as a pre-school and kindergarten teacher, early childhood curriculum and program coordinator and elementary site manager. Angie’s experience also includes public service as an early intervention specialist, parent program coordinator and education site specialist. She earned a master’s in education in family studies from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood with a teaching certification from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Betty Nall, Assistant Director
Betty is the assistant director at the Little Govs Child Learning Center. She has been working with young children for 20 plus years and has been at Little Govs since 2016. Betty has her CDA and technical teaching certificate in early childhood. She earned her AAS in early childhood education from NSCC and an associates degree in Applied Science from APSU. She has worked in many settings with children including special education, and in early childcare. Betty believes that children are life's greatest blessings given by God and it is a wonderful privilege for parents to entrust their most precious items into our care.
" A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark." Author Unknown
Cindy Baker, Classroom Teacher, Owls
Cindy is a classroom teacher. She has been working with children for over 25 years and has been with Little Govs since 2022. Cindy has her CDA in early childhood education and a technical teaching certificate.
Cindy has a passion for teaching and caring for children and wants to inspire them to learn and grow.
Amber Seagraves, Lead Teacher, Squirrels
Amber is one of our lead teachers. She has over 10 years of experience with children and has been at Little Govs since 2021 . She has her CDA in infant/toddler care, technical certificate in early childhood education. She is dedicated to creating bonds with children and families.
Amber's hopes are to always ensure a safe and loving, learning environment for all children and families that spark curiosity.
Erica Sager, Classroom Teacher, Squirrels
Erica is a classroom teacher. Erica has been with Little Govs since 2024. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and is dedicated to making sure each child knows they are loved, welcome, and feel safe.
Erica hopes to learn and grow as she is working with children and helping them.
Tabitha Menanno, Classroom Teacher, Foxes
Tabitha is a classroom teacher. She has been working with young children and families since 2021 when she began teaching at Little Govs. She an AAS degree in early childhood education while simultaneously working on a child development associate credential and technical certificate in early childhood education.
Tabitha's hopes are to nurture every child to their fullest potential every day.
Ronda Harris, Lead Teacher, Willow Tree
Ronda is one of our lead teachers. Ronda has been working with children since 2004 and has been at Little Govs since 2016. She earned her child development associate credential, a technical certificate in early childhood education, and an AAS in early childhood education.
Ronda's hopes are for each child to know they are loved unconditionally, and that they feel welcome and safe.
Valerie Johnson, Classroom Teacher, Willow Tree
Valerie is a classroom teacher. Valerie has been working with children since 2018 and has been with Little Govs since 2021. Valerie has a bachelor's degree in english literature with a minor in education. She has her child development associate credential as well as her technical teaching certificate in early childhood.
Valerie's hopes are to learn and grow as she loves and inspires each child in her classroom.
Frances Cook, Substitute Teacher
Frances is a seasoned substitute teacher. She has been working with children and families since 1999 and has been with Little Govs since 2014. Frances holds a child development associate credential as well as a technical teaching certificate in early childhood education.
Frances hopes are to make every child feel safe, happy and loved, so that they will be overjoyed to be in our care.
Tracey Carney-Cane, Substitute Teacher
Tracey has been in childcare for over 25 years and has been with Little Govs since 2023. She has also received a child developmental associate credential and completed many other early childhood college courses toward the degree.
Tracey enjoys working with children and helping them to develop to their full learning and creative potential.
Yolando Ingram, Substitute Teacher
Yolando has over 20 years in early childhood and has been with Little Govs since 2024. She has a CDA, technical certificate and an AAS in child development. She enjoys engaging with children and teaching them in fun and exciting ways.
Yolando has enjoyed her time during these years watching and helping children grow and develop a love of learning.