Meet Our Teachers
The dedication and focus of our staff in caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special.

Deanna Ayres
Director
Ms. Ayres has 7 years of experience working with children, all with Discovery Point. She holds a TCC and is currently enrolled to obtain her degree in ECE.

Caitlyn Childers
Assistant Director
Ms. Caitlyn has 6 years of childcare experience and has worked with all ages. Ms. Caitlyn holds a paraprofessional teaching certificate.

Crystal Huff
Lead Teacher
Ms. Crystal has 4 years of PK teaching experience and holds a Bachelors degree in ECE.

Deanna Thrasher
Lead Teacher
Deanna has 11 years of teaching experience and holds a Bachelors degree in ECE.

Samantha Owens
Lead Teacher
Ms Samantha has 2 years of teaching experience and holds a Bachelors degree in ECE.

Tiffany Elletson
Lead Teacher
Ms. Tiffany has 18 Years of teaching experience and holds TCC certification.

Briana Brooks
Teacher
Ms. Briana has 14 years of childcare experience and has been with DP for 3 years. She is currently enrolled in school working towards her ECE degree.

Chandrel Boyd
Teacher
Ms. Chandrel has 7 years of childcare experience and has been with DP for 3 years. She is currently working toward a paraprofessional teaching certification.

Ashley Bishop
Teacher Assistant

Ashley Jernigan
Teacher Assistant
Ms. Ashley has 7 years of teaching experience and holds a CDA.

LeRussia Love
Teacher Assistant
LeRussia has 4 years of teaching experience and has been with DP for 2 years. She holds a TCC certification.

Tammy Frederick
Teacher Assistant
Tammy has 20 years of experience as a preschool teacher and has been with DP for 12 years as a PK teacher.

Julie Duncan
Staff
Ms. Duncan has been with Discovery Point for 10 years and serves as an Area Manager. She holds a Bachelors degree in education.

Melinda Watts
Staff
Ms. Melinda has 23 years of experience in the childcare industry and has been with DP for 6 years. She holds paraprofessional teaching certification as well as nutrition certification through CCEI.
