The infant classroom is filled with soft, cuddly places for babies to have tummy time, roll over, begin pulling up, crawling, and walking. The classroom is equipped with toys and tools that help your little one achieve baby milestones. The teachers provide each infant with one-on-one attention by cuddling, rocking, reading to and playing with your child.
Ms. Aleta-Infants
Ms. Aleta has been married to Louis, her husband for 25 years. They have 2 children. Her son graduated from Belmont University and her daughter works at FedEx and is studying online. Aleta has a Bachelors in Education and has taught high school. Aleta has been involved with special education elementary school and special education preschool for 10 years. Aleta and her husband are originally from South Africa. They have been in the states for 23 years. Aleta started at Grace Preschool in 2018 in the 2 year old class and transitioned to work for Big Fish Academy in 2020 and moved to the infant class. Aleta’s passion is definitely working with the young students. She loves coming to work every day!
Mrs. Tisa- Infants
Ms. Tisa is the mother of 2 boys, Joshua, who is 8 and attends DCA and Jacob, who is in the older toddler class at BFA. Tisa's passion is taking care of infants, but she is well rounded with all age groups. Tisa and her husband moved to Nashville a few years ago from Philadelphia and loves TN! In her free time, Tisa loves to spend time with her family, cooking, baking, and traveling.
Ms. Claudia-Infants
Ms. Claudia lives outside of Nashville with her two kids, husband, David and Charlie, the dog. She loves a good book and spending time with the family. Claudia is an island girl but Tennessee it's her home now. She claims to drink too much coffee, can’t ever resist chocolate , and is always looking forward to a beach trip.
Ms. Taryn-Infants
Ms. Taryn is new to Big Fish, however, not to education. Taryn is from Woodstock, GA and has her bachelor's degree in Special Education and is certified in Early Childhood Education. She was an elementary teacher for 6 years before becoming a SAHM, then taught for a year at her kids’ preschool. Tayrn and her husband decided to pack up their two kids and dog and move to Mt. Juliet this summer! Their daughter started Kindergarten this fall and her son will be joining BFA.
Ms. Danielle
Ms. Danielle and her family have recently moved from Northeast Georgia. Danielle has three amazing children. She loves to read and spend quality time with her family. Danielle is excited to get the opportunity to work at Big fish Academy and interact with small children and hopes to make a difference in their lives.