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Mrs. Gail Rogers spent twenty-six years as a military wife and has taught children in Bible classes for thirty years. She worked as a LPN during the early years of her marriage. She received a BS in Education from Troy State University in Alabama in 1995. She is certified in early childhood development. Prior to receiving her degree, she taught preschool for two years in Chantilly, Virginia. After receiving her degree, she served as the director of the Wiregrass Christian Academy in Enterprise, Alabama. Since her move to Tennessee, she taught one year of preschool, two years in first grade, two years in kindergarten, and one year of third grade. She left public education to be a full-time grandmother. Her grandsons, Jax and Grey attend Stepping Stones Christian Preschool. Gail and her husband, Al, were the force behind the creation of Stepping Stones Christian Preschool and both continue to be active in its development.
Misty Collins lives here in Tullahoma with husband, Eric, and their three children. She has taught preschool for 3 years at Elk Valley Baptist Academy. She loves working with children and teaching them Godly values. She loves scrapbooking and taking family trips.
Mrs. Gail Dinatale is an involved mother and an active member of St. Paul the Apostle Church. She moved to Tullahoma from Buffalo, New York five years ago with her husband, Bill and daughter, Tianna. She leads a Girl Scout troop, teaches classes at her church, serves on committees at Robert E. Lee, and runs an active household. She has worked at The Learning Place Preschool and was here at Stepping Stones last year.
Mrs. Joy Perkins-Johnson has taught children in Tennessee for 35 years. She spent the past nine years teaching kindergarten in Moore County. After retiring in the spring of 2011, she decided to join our preschool ministry. Mrs. Joy has 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Both of her daughters have followed her into the teaching profession. Joy graduated from MTSU with a bachelors in Elementary Education and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She later received a kindergarten certification from Belmont University. Joy married Dr. Bob Johnson after the death of her first husband. She is an active member of the Church of Christ at Cedar Lane here in Tullahoma.
Mrs. Jamie Wulf is a Tullahoma native and an active member of Highland Hills. She is currently the church secretary, and was previously an aide here at Stepping Stones. After learning about teaching from Mrs. Gail Rogers, she has decided to return to school in pursuit of a degree in teaching. Jamie has run a preschool/ daycare out of her home and has taught bible classes for preschool- elementary kids. She also helps run the childrens' ministry at HH. She is married to Mr. Jake Wulf and has two beautiful daughters, Skylar and Samerra.
Mrs. Carrie Baxter has also been involved with Stepping Stones since its conception. She has served on both the Preschool Development Board and the Board of Directors. In the time that she was not serving in an official capacity, she has continued to support the Stepping Stones ministry and assist in the administration of the school. Carrie is a mother of three who is active in the local schools, community organizations, and at Highland Hills. She and her husband, Lance, came to Tullahoma with the Air Force in 2000. They are currently involved at Robert E. Lee, East Middle School, the Tullahoma Planning Commission, TSA, BSA, etc. She has a BA in communications/ public relations from the University of Denver.
Sherry is mother of four whose husband, Britt, is currently stationed at Arnold AFB. She was raised in Boaz, Alabama and graduated from Jacksonville State University. She has spent the last 14 years as a stay at home mom working with schools, scouts, and churches in Albuquerque, Edmond (Oklahoma), San Antonio, and now Tullahoma. She currently volunteers at Robert E. Lee, East Middle, and with the 5 Loaves 4 Kids Program. She enjoys working with the little ones and is excited to get to know our Stepping Stones kids!