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
Teena Jarmon-President
Debra Kallaher-Past President
Taylor Thurnau- Vice President
Candyee Goode- Vice President Elect
Jenny Campbell-Secretary
Leah Mangrum-Treasurer
Kathy Ennis- Treasurer Elect
Connie Casha-SECA Rep
Lisa Maddox-Vinson-Nominating Middle
Jennifer Powers-Nominating West
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A Message from TACEE's President
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TACEE is dedicated to fostering enthusiasm and connection by offering impactful learning opportunities and enriching growth experiences for those who work with young children. Despite periods of uncertainty and concern about what lies ahead, the organization has remained strong and forward-focused, continuing to uplift educators across the state with guidance, tools, and reassurance.
The gatherings we host—whether large events or smaller learning sessions—reignite purpose and passion, helping participants reconnect with the reasons they chose this field. These moments create space for collaboration, idea-sharing, and fresh approaches that enhance engagement and learning for children in early learning environments.
I am excited to collaborate with our members as we continue advancing our shared goals: strengthening educator knowledge, promoting excellence, and championing high standards for nurturing, teaching, and supporting Tennessee’s youngest learners.
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Teena Jarmon, TACEE President
TACEE Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a welcoming and caring organization that respects diversity, equity, and inclusion, TACEE has a duty and responsibility to work for a better, fairer and more just world for Tennessee’s children, their families, and the professionals who care for them. We will continue to take assertive action to identify, acknowledge, and break down oppressive racist systems that harm our members, the children and families in our care, and corrode our communities.
Therefore, we are resolved to explicitly and publicly affirm our identity as an anti-racist organization.
We are resolved that our anti-racism commitment be reflected through our policies, programs, and practices as we continue to learn about racism.
We resolve to recommit ourselves to develop and work to implement strategies that dismantle racism within all aspects of the early childhood education community.
We look forward to sharing our strategic plan for putting our anti-racist commitment into action.
