Heather holds a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As Director, she is responsible for the oversight and direction of the Child Care Resource and Referral Network and its subcontracts. Most recently, she served as the Deputy Director, where she managed the Data Contract, Family Engagement, Technical Assistance, Infant Toddler Services, Health and Safety, Media and Public Relations and the Quality Assurance process which assures consistent delivery of services to all 95 counties and contractual compliance by each subcontractor.

Alex is a Marketing and Communications Specialist for Signal Centers. He has been instrumental in developing social media strategy, designing web and print collateral, and participating in outreach events for the agency. He is excited to leverage his skills to ensure the Child Care WAGE$® Tennessee program thrives across the state of Tennessee. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in Theology and the Arts from Belmont University and a master’s degree in Theology and the Arts from the University of St. Andrews.

Jewell graduated from Southern Adventist University with her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies Psychology, and is currently going to school to receive a Master’s of Social Work. She has been working in child care for several years and has a passion for Early Childhood Education. Until recently, Jewell was working as an Assistant Teacher in the child care program at Signal Centers, and is excited to continue her journey with Signal Centers in a different capacity.

Danielle is an Education Counselor with the Child Care WAGE$® Tennessee team. She is eager to get the word out throughout the state about this exciting new program for Early Childhood Educators. Danielle has known she wanted to work in this field since she volunteered in a preschool classroom over 20 years ago. Since obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Ohio University, she has tutored and substituted for K-3, led infant and preschool classrooms, and served as director for centers in Ohio and Kentucky. She has been inspired by the lifechanging work Signal Centers has done for the local community and state and is enthusiastic to put her experience towards its success.

Kamesha is an Education Counselor with the Child Care WAGE$® Tennessee team. She has held positions in case management working with children since completing her bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and later went on to obtain a Masters of Education from Liberty University. Prior to working with Signal Centers, she worked with the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship program in the state of South Carolina and is excited to use this experience working with early childhood professionals as she joins the WAGE$ team.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies. Prior to working with Signal Centers, she was a preschool teacher and then Director at another local early learning center. Early Childhood Education has always been a passion of hers and she is excited to work for a program that not only recognizes the importance of early childhood educators but is actively making a positive difference in their lives.