meet our staff!
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MRs. Nikki Jordan - preschool Director
Nikki Jordan joined Bright Beginnings Preschool as Director in 2026 after serving at Bright Beginnings for six years as a lead teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Youth and Family Ministry from Harding University and previously worked as a paraprofessional in the Cobb County School District. Nikki and her family have been members of Burnt Hickory Church of Christ for many years. Her husband, Kory, has been a member there since birth, and their son, Asher, is also part of their close-knit church family. She is passionate about creating a warm, Christ-centered environment where children and families feel loved, supported, and encouraged as they learn and grow together.
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Ms. Beth Tidwell - Children's Minister and Head of School
Ms. Beth and her family have been part of the Bright Beginnings family since 2009 with her daughters, Brylee and Bristal. Over six years ago, she joined our staff as an assistant teacher and then was the lead teacher in the first-ever kindergarten class. Having served two years as Director, with a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education and five years of experience as a second-grade teacher, Ms. Beth is tackling the position of Children's Minister and Head of School. Ms. Beth has a true passion for teaching children and leadership and feels it is a calling that God placed on her heart. She enjoys being able to apply both from a ministry standpoint and as Head of School, supporting Nikki in the Director role. She also enjoys cooking, camping, and spending time with her family.
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Mrs. Denise roberson - Pre-K Lead Teacher
Denise comes to us with years of experience working with young children both at church and in the preschool setting. She has taught in threes, twos, MMO, and Pre-K at Bright Beginnings. The joy of watching how quickly a child grows and learns is what keeps bringing her back to the classroom. In her time outside of school, Mrs. Denise loves to camp and hike with her husband Adam and is kept busy by her six children and two grandchildren!
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Mrs. Sherry Burchett - 3 Year Old's Lead Teacher
We're excited that Mrs. Sherry is our Lead Threes Teacher once again!
Mrs. Sherry brings so much love, patience, and enthusiasm to her classroom, and we know her students will have a wonderful year learning and growing with her. She loves teaching at Bright Beginnings because she can talk about Jesus and feels it is important to build relationships with Christian values. Children learn best when having fun. She wants to inspire their curiosity and encourage them to ask questions.
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Ms. Jordan CrowE - 2 Year Old's LEAD Teacher
We're excited that Ms. Jordan is our Two's Lead Teacher! Ms. Jordan is returning for another year at Bright Beginnings Preschool, and we're so thankful to have her back! Her caring heart, patience, and love for young children make her a wonderful teacher for our Twos. We know her class is going to have a fantastic year!
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Mrs. Jaclyn Robinson - Mother's Morning Out Lead Teacher
Mrs. Jaclyn is our Mother's Morning Out (MMO) Lead Teacher! Mrs. Jaclyn brings a caring heart and a joyful spirit to the classroom! She loves helping little ones learn, grow, and feel loved each day, and we know her students will have a wonderful year.
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Mrs. April Hutchins - pre-k assistant teacher
Mrs. April is our Pre-K Assistant Teacher! She will be starting her 6th year at Bright Beginnings Preschool! She earned her Bachelor's in Psychology and feels it can pertain to any job dealing with people. Over the years, she has faithfully served in multiple classrooms, caring for children of all ages. She has a kind heart, a genuine love for kids, and is always attentive to each child's needs. We know she is going to be a wonderful addition to our Pre-K team, and our students will have an amazing year!
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Mrs. Charlene Barrera - 3 year old's assistant teacher
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Charlene back to Bright Beginnings Preschool as our Three’s Assistant Teacher! Mrs. Charlene brings a caring heart and a joyful spirit to the classroom! She loves helping children learn, grow, and feel loved each day, and we know her students will have a wonderful year.
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Ms. Oanh Timmons - 2 year old's Assistant teacher
Mrs. Oanh returns as our Two's Assistant Teacher! She has an incredible gift for working with young children and is always so loving, patient, and attentive to each child in her care. Her kind heart and gentle spirit help create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to grow. We know she is going to be a wonderful blessing to our Twos class again this year!
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Ms. Katherine Smith - Mother's Morning Out Assistant Teacher
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Katherine as our MMO Assistant Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year! Mrs. Katherine is joining the Bright Beginnings Preschool family this year, and we are so excited to have her on our team! She has a caring heart, a love for young children, and a desire to help create a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where our little ones can learn and grow. We know she will be a wonderful blessing to our Mother's Morning Out class, and we can't wait for our families to get to know her!