meet our staff!


  • MRs. Nikki Jordan - preschool Director

    Nikki Jordan joined Bright Beginnings Preschool as Director in 2026 after serving at Bright Beginnings for six years as a lead teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Youth and Family Ministry from Harding University and previously worked as a paraprofessional in the Cobb County School District. Nikki and her family have been members of Burnt Hickory Church of Christ for many years. Her husband, Kory, has been a member there since birth, and their son, Asher, is also part of their close-knit church family. She is passionate about creating a warm, Christ-centered environment where children and families feel loved, supported, and encouraged as they learn and grow together.

  • Ms. Beth Tidwell - Children's Minister and Head of School

    Ms. Beth and her family have been part of the Bright Beginnings family since 2009 with her daughters, Brylee and Bristal. Over six years ago, she joined our staff as an assistant teacher and then was the lead teacher in the first-ever kindergarten class. Having served two years as Director, with a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education and five years' experience as a second-grade teacher, Ms. Beth is tackling the position of Children's Minister and Head of School. Ms. Beth has a true passion for teaching children and leadership and feels it is a calling that God placed on her heart that she is now able to apply both from a ministry standpoint and as Head of School, supporting Lauren in the Director role. She also enjoys cooking, camping, and making Pintrest projects and recipes with her family. 

  • Mrs. Denise roberson - Pre-K Lead Teacher

    Denise comes to us with years of experience in working with young children both at church and in the preschool setting. She has taught in three's, two's, MMO, and Pre-K at Bright Beginnings. The joy of watching how quickly a child grows and learns is what keeps bringing her back to the classroom. In her time outside of school Mrs. Denise love to camp and hike with her husband Adam and is kept busy by her six children and two grandchildren!

  • Mrs. Sherry Burchett - 3 Year Old's Lead Teacher


  • Ms. Jordan CrowE  - 2 Year Old's LEAD Teacher


  •   - Mother's Morning Out Lead Teacher


  • Mrs. Charlene Barrera - Pre-K assistant teacher


  • Mrs. Aubrey Bracegirdle - 3 year old's assistant teacher


  • Ms. Oanh Timmons  - 2 year old's  Assistant teacher


  • Mrs. April Hutchins - Mother's Morning Out Assistant Teacher

    April is stepping out of being a stay at home mom to assist at Bright Beginnings. God could not have been any clearer that this is where He wanted her to be and she couldn't be happier about it. She has worked with kids from babysitting since she was 12, to being a nanny for 3 years, and the job that has given her the most experience, being a mom to Finley, Riley, and Scout. She earned her Bachelors in Psychology and feels that can pertain to any job dealing with people. Outside of school she enjoys refinishing furniture, reading, movie nights with family, Top Golf dates with her husband, Spencer, and traveling to visit family in Texas.