Gather ideas for your teachers and go on an educational adventure with Susan as she shares her proven, creative techniques for keeping children's attention throughout a whole lesson. Kids are actively engaged wondering, what's next? You will too as you visit a jungle inside a tent, watch as characters from books appear out of a magic bag and become a rain cloud during story play time.
Tennessee Association for
Children's Early Education
Reaching Potential Together
A Bit About Us
Our Mission
TACEE exists to provide members with professional development opportunities and to advocate for best practice in the care, development, and education of all Tennessee’s young children.
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Our Vision
Reaching potential together.
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Our Values
Collaboration with all members of the community
High performing organizational strategies
Inclusive environments for all children and adults
Leadership in child advocacy and public policy
Diversity in the early childhood community
Relationships with children and their families
Early care and education professionals who use best practices
National, regional and local alliances
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Our Executive Board
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President, Debra Kallaher
Past President, Cathy Waggoner​
Vice President, Anthony Creasy
Vice President Elect, Taylor Thurnau
​Secretary, Tracy Bryant
Treasurer, Leah Mangrum
SECA Representative, Misha Davydov
Nominating Chair-East, Sabra Marshall
Nominating Chair-Middle, Precious Newbell
Nominating Chair-West, Keosha Perry
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News & Views
Latest Stories
We work hard to get our efforts noticed by the media and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition. A well informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at Tennessee Association for Children's Early Education.
Tennessee: A CSEFEL State
Tennessee is proud to be a CSEFEL partner state. Learn more about the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel