Our Staff
Our staff implements a child-centered, hands-on, developmentally appropriate classroom environment that challenges them to be successful in kindergarten.
Keri Garrison, Director
Keri Garrison is the Director of Stepping Stones Early Learning Center. She has 20 years of experience as the Stepping Stones Kids Klub director, and 20 years of experience with education substitute teaching within the Knoxville Community School District.
- Preschool teachers all have an Early Childhood Degree or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement.
- Each classroom’s lead teacher has at least an Associate or Child Development Associate Degree (CDA) in early care and education.
- All staff members are trained and certified in CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Child Abuse Training, and Universal Precautions as well as yearly training requirements by the Department of Human Services.

Stepping Stones Staff

Abby Prichard

Angelina Lovell

Bethany Puffinbarger

BreAnn Young

Cindi Dale

Dana Hummel

Dana Wilkins

Gail Young

Gracie Gillaspie

Janiya Oliver

Jean Loughman

Jessie Goemaat

Kaden Kruse

Katelyn Hardwick

Kathy Izon

Keri Garrison

Kim Broughton

Maggie Wilkins

Megan Stuart

Rayne Olson

Reese Groenendyk

Sam Meador

Taylar Lovell

Tina Hayes
What Our Families are Saying
