Mrs. Jackie - K2A Lead Teacher
Jackie has been at JJ since the beginning. She has a tenderness with our two year olds that is unmatched. She is the cleanest person you’ll ever meet, she loves all foods, and enjoys playing dress up with K2.
Ms. Eva - K4 Lead Teacher
Eva has worked at JJ since we opened. She is a staple of Joyful Journeys. No one loves and communicates with our 4’s like Eva! She is extremely organized, her favorite color is pink, and she loves to dance with K4.
Ms. Chris- BR1 Lead Teacher
Chris has worked in childcare for over a decade. She loves babies and feels it is her calling. Chris has four wonderful children and 8 amazing grandchildren. She’s a big Alabama Fan — so Roll Tide!
Mrs. Karyaa - BR2 Lead Teacher
Karyaa is another long-time staffer at JJ. She brings a sense of calm to our family unlike any other. Her patience level is unmatched and is the master of how to use a sippy cup! No one loves Dolly Parton or our 6-12 month olds as much as Karyaa.
Miss. Q - K1A Lead Teacher
Qunasha “Miss Q” has been with JJ for over a year. She is the perfect fit for K1A! Q is extremely detail oriented and is always down for water play with our one year olds.
Ms. Amy - K1B Lead Teacher
Amy has been at JJ since the beginning of 2017 and is a smiling face you can always count on here. She is a huge Auburn fan and could eat chicken fingers everyday. She’s a constant at JJ and someone we can always count on. Babies all the way to ASP love her!
Mrs. Denise- K3 Lead Teacher
Denise has been at Joyful Journeys since 2017 and some might call her our hero. Working with 30 three-year-olds each day can be hard, but Denise does it with grace. She is our cricut queen and master chaos coordinator.
Ms. Kellye - K2B Lead Teacher
Kellye is a a spunky, sassy soul with a lot of love to give! She is full of positivity, has great ideas for our kiddos and really enjoys getting down to play with K2! In her free time you can find her enjoying time with her daughter or reading!
Miss. Kaitlyn- BR1 Teacher’s Aide
Kaitlyn has been with us for a year and is as patient as they come with our infants! She loves to read and sing with her BR1 babies.
Miss. Kyndre- K1A Teacher’s Aide
Kyndre came to us a year ago and brings with her a love of children and enjoys cooking in her spare time. She has been a joy to our one year olds and Miss Q!
Ms. MeeMee- K2A Teacher’s Aide
Demetria or as the kids lovingly know her as “MeeMee",” is an all-star at JJ! She has three kids: two boys, ages 15 and 14, and a little girl who is 8. MeeMee has always known kids are her passion and she proves that each day!
Ms. Hellena- K2B Teacher’s Aide
Hellena brings years of childcare experience to K2B with her! She is full of positive energy, a sweet smile and lots of love to give our kiddos! The kids love to hug on her and it’s hard to resist how wonderful our Ms. ‘Lena’ is!
Miss. Jayda- K3 Teacher’s Aide
Jayda has been with us since August. She is great with our three year olds. She speaks to them sweetly and listens to them so intently. She is also an amazing Mama to her two year old!!!!
Miss. Kimberly
Kimberly is the newest member of our Joyful Journey’s team. She is a great addition and works great with all age groups. Our children have fallen in love with her already!!!!
Mrs. Tomeka - Kitchen Manager
Tomeka has been a breath of fresh air at JJ! She is kind, considerate, and always has a smile on her face. She makes the “yummy-est” food and our kids are always asking for seconds! She’s a wonderful mama, too!