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Our Staff

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Brittany McDaniel

Brittany has been in the early
childcare field for over 5 years. She
has been with Children’s Palace since
2015. Brittany is the Lead Teacher in
the one year old room and holds an
Associate Degree in Early Childhood.

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Terri Smith

​Terri has been in the early childcare
field for over 25 years. She has been
with Children’s Palace since 2012.
Terri is the Lead Teacher in the Infant
room and holds a CDA certification in
Early Childhood.

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Jean Peterson

Jean is has been in the early childcare
field for over 25 years. She has been
with Children’s Palace since 2006
after returning from Hurricane
Katrina. Jean is the Director Designee
and holds a CDA certification in Early
Childhood.

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Lois Manzela

Lois has been in the early childcare
field for over 25 years. She started
working at Children’s Palace pre-
Hurricane Katrina. Lois is with the
young one’s and floats to all age
groups.

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Tina Gains

Tina has been in the early childcare
field for 2 years. She has been with
Children’s Palace since 2018. Tina is
the Lead Teacher toddlers and holds
an Associate Degree in Early
Childhood.

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Donna Papania

Donna has been in the early childcare
field for 25 years. She has been with
Children’s Palace since 2019. Donna is
Lead Teacher for after school. She
has an Associate Degree in Early
Childhood. Donna works with
Summer Camp and at Joseph Davies
during the school year.

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