Our Teachers
Relationship-led learning starts with the adults in the room
At MindGarden, the teacher is not simply someone who delivers a curriculum. The teacher is a relational anchor for the classroom community, the person who helps each child feel safe enough to engage, curious enough to learn, and known enough to grow.
Our teachers are chosen with great care for both their educational background and the quality of their presence with children. Meet the team below, and click through to read anyone’s full bio.
Miss Carrie
Carrie holds a degree in Elementary Education and has completed Intensive I and II at the Neufeld Institute. She brings the Charlotte Mason method together with modern developmental science, plus the lived experience of homeschooling her own three children.
Miss Jessica
Jessica brings a background in Early Childhood Education and Development plus Sociology. Her teaching is student-centered and relationship-first, less authority figure and more team leader learning alongside the kids.
Miss Alyssa
Alyssa brings early childhood development and child psychology coursework, plus experience in home education and wildlife conservation. She weaves fairytale whimsy, nature study, and practical life skills into daily rhythms.
Miss Alana
Alana is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with five years of experience supporting people toward their goals. She brings a calm, attentive presence and a gift for noticing the child who might go unseen.
Miss Claire
Claire is a Chattanooga dancer and movement educator with a Dance degree from Ohio University. She also holds a master’s in Nutrition and Food Science and is a Certified Lactation Counselor.
Miss Kim
Kim leads our Branches Teen Guild. A UGA graduate with a BFA in Art Education, she spent years teaching K–12 through the arts and founded Kaleidoscope Studios in Chattanooga.
Come Meet Us 🌱
The best way to know whether MindGarden is the right fit for your family is to see the classroom and meet the teachers in person. Schedule a private family tour and we’ll find a time that works for you.