Staff Bios

Machelle VanReenen, Director

Machelle is a Tullahoma native who studied Early Childhood Education at Harding University. She has 13 years teaching experience and has been at Stepping Stones for 5 years. Machelle is active in the local schools, community organizations, and Highland Hills. She and her husband Adam have 3 precious children.

Katy Champion, aide

Katy is a 2021 THS graduate. She is currently working on a degree in Child Life Science at Motlow Community College with plans to transfer to MTSU. Katy is the assistant wrestling coach for THS and is an active member at Cedar Lane church of Christ. She brings energy and excitement to the kids each day.

Martha Cooper, Teacher

Martha graduated from Tennessee Tech in 2006. She has worked as a preschool teacher and inclusion assistant since that time. She lives in Tullahoma and is active member of First United Methodist Church and a mother of two sweet children.

Charlotte Narmore, Teacher

Charlotte has taught Pre-K and bible classes at church throughout her adult life.  She is a proud parent and grandparent and member of Highland Hills Church of Christ.

Joy Perkins Johnson, Teacher

Joy taught kindergarten most of her 30+ year teaching career.  She has taught bible and Pre-K classes at church and is proud mother and grandmother.  She is an active member of Highland Hills Church of Christ.

Tricia Quick, Teacher

Tricia has spent most of her adult life as a nurse.  She is a mother of three sweet children and a military wife.  She enjoys teaching the little ones and has a special place in her heart for twins!

Holly Steiner, Teacher

Holly has 20+ years teaching experience. She is a California native, but has called Tennessee home since 1994.  She is mother to 3 adult children and proud nana of 4! She volunteers with various organizations. Holly enjoys teaching the little ones and seeing their faces light up as they learn something new

Mrs. Jamie Wulf, Aide

Mrs. Jamie Wulf is a Tullahoma native and an active member of Highland Hills. She has been a teacher and an aide here at Stepping Stones since 2008. Jamie has run a preschool/daycare out of her home and has taught bible classes for preschool–elementary kids. She also helps run the children’s' ministry at Highland Hills. She is married to Mr. Jake Wulf and has three beautiful daughters.

Katie Velez, Teacher

Katie has worked as an education assistant, primarily with kindergarteners.  She is pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Western New Mexico University.  She is military wife and mother to three children.

Board of Directors

  • Mrs. Margo Lamb Kilgore, president
  • Mr. Al Rogers, shepherd/retired teacher
  • Mrs. Carolyn Thomas, retired teacher
  • Mrs. Donna Rhoton, retired principal