FAMILY MATTERS

Research shows that children who have families who are involved in their early education programs are more successful in school and in life.

CCR&R Family Engagement Quality Coaches work with child care educators to help them engage families in the activities of the child care facility. Through training and onsite coaching, child care educators can learn how to plan and facilitate activities that are engaging and beneficial for parents.

Finding quality child care can be difficult.  CCR&R Family Engagement Quality Coaches can provide families with valuable information on what to look for when choosing quality child care.  From deciding on what kind of child care is right for a family to providing a checklist of important things to look for, CCR&R Family Engagement Quality Coaches can guide families through the process of finding quality child care.

Newsletters

Each month, our Family Engagement coaches curate content that is related to their work. This content is compiled in a newsletter that is distributed to the child care facilities and families they serve. The newsletters include fun tips, healthy actions, and ideas for parents and children. To download a copy of previous issues, click on the links below.

OUR TEAM

Emily Smith
Family Engagement Coordinator

Emily Smith

Serves Statewide.

Amy Wilson
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Amy Wilson

Serves Upper East Counties.

April Bryant
Family Engagement Quality Coach

April Bryant

Serves Upper Cumberland counties.

Daisy Dominguez
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Daisy Dominguez

Serves Southeast Counties.

Jeray Cox
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Jeray Cox

Serves Shelby county.

Kelli Fly
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Kelli Fly

Serves Sumner County and Central Counties.

Lauren Farmer
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Lauren Farmer

Serves East counties.

Lizzie Hafley
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Lizzie Hafley

Serves South Central counties.

Meagen Huff
Family Engagement Coach

Meagen Huff

Serves West counties.

Nikki Baker
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Nikki Baker

Serves Southeast: Bradley, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, & Rhea Counties.

Tonika Bell
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Tonika Bell

Serves Mid Cumberland Counties.