Interim Director/Pre-K
I am so excited to be the teacher for Pre-K Two class this year! I have a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. This will be my fifth year teaching Pre-K and sixth year teaching early childhood. I cannot wait
Interim Assistant Director
nzarzabal@jsu.edu
Hello Everyone! My name is Nikki, and I have worked in Early Education for over ten years along with working with children with special needs and Pre-K. I am in the process of completing my Bachelor’s degree in Child Development. Each day spent with your child(ren) is a true privilege and I enjoy the moments I have caring and educating them.
Administrative Assistant
256-782-8659
Lead Pre-K Teacher
bacraig@jsu.edu
I am super excited to be teaching at JSU CDC! I have been teaching for fifteen years. I am a fur mom to six dogs. I have a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and plan to pursue a Masters Degree soon.
Interim Director/Pre-K
I am so excited to be the teacher for Pre-K Two class this year! I have a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. This will be my fifth year teaching Pre-K and sixth year teaching early childhood. I cannot wait
Lead Pre-K Teacher
jprater5@jsu.edu
My name is Ms. Jasmine, I am from Anniston Alabama. I have one daughter named Remi. I graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2021 with a BS in Early Childhood Education. This is my 7th year teaching Pre-k. I look forward to working with your child.
Aux Pre-K Teacher
Tcoleman78@jsu.edu
I am married and have two beautiful girls! I have worked in the Early Childhood Development field for thirteen years. I will be returning to college at JSU to complete my degree in Early/Elementary Education. Working with children is my passion and I am so excited to continue my career at JSU! Let’s go Growing Gamecocks!
Aux Pre-K Teacher
mpaquette@jsu.edu
I have 3 wonderful children I've been in the field of Early Childhood Education for 10 years. I graduated in 2011 from The University of Phoenix with an associate's degree in elementary education. I'm excited to begin my journey at JSU as an auxiliary Pre-k teacher.
Aux Pre-K Teacher
cyancey@jsu.edu
My name is Ms. Courtney and I am so happy to meet you. I will be the auxiliary teacher for the Pre-K Two class and I am looking forward to learning alongside you. I am currently attending JSU and majoring in Child Development. I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and traveling. Let’s have a great year!
Lead Three-Year-Old Teacher
hnsmith@jsu.edu
I am from the Opelika area, I married my husband Greg in 2010 and we have two children of our own John David our oldest and Grace Anne our youngest. I have been teaching little ones for thirteen years and caring for children since I was ten. I have always loved watching children learn and grow. I cannot wait to start this new year with our new friends.
Interim Lead One-Year-Old Teacher
asmith90@jsu.edu
Hi guys! My name is Mrs. Autumn. I attended Southern Union State Community College for two years with a Performing Arts Scholarship for dance. I am in the process of completing my Bachelor’s degree in social work here at JSU. In June 2022 I married my now husband Austin, and we are expecting our first child this July.
Interim Assistant Director
nzarzabal@jsu.edu
Hello Everyone! My name is Nikki, and I have worked in Early Education for over ten years along with working with children with special needs and Pre-K. I am in the process of completing my Bachelor’s degree in Child Development. Each day spent with your child(ren) is a true privilege and I enjoy the moments I have caring and educating them.
Lead Three-Year-Old Teacher
hnsmith@jsu.edu
I am from the Opelika area, I married my husband Greg in 2010 and we have two children of our own John David our oldest and Grace Anne our youngest. I have been teaching little ones for thirteen years and caring for children since I was ten. I have always loved watching children learn and grow. I cannot wait to start this new year with our new friends.
Aux Infant Teacher
rmcdaniel3@jsu.edu
I am Ms. Raven and I am an auxiliary teacher for the JSU CDC Infant class. Amazingly, I was able to start my teaching journey alongside my son Koda Mekhi, As he started his own journey here at the CDC. Although this is the beginning of my teaching journey, as the oldest cousin of the bunch, I’ve been taking care of children since I was 9. I believe that is when I realized I had a knack for taking care of children. I have come to know the CDC as a place filled with teaching, love, and laughter. I am so grateful for my son and my new family. I am eager to learn, watch, and grow as each one of my littles do the same.
