Our Team

The owner, Sandra Cummings, oversees the day to day operations of all staff. She has a Master’s Degree in Education, holds a current teaching license, holds a current administrator’s license and is a language therapist specializing in early literacy and dyslexia. The Golden Apple teaching staff is held to high standards, and are all encouraged to reach above and beyond what the DHS state requires.

Teacher Requirements include:

  • Fingerprint & Background Check

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Child Abuse Awareness Education

  • Monthly Staff/Training Meetings

  • Drug Free Workplace Program

  • Minimum of 24 Hours Per Year of Continuing Education

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Tara McRorie

Director

Tara has been the director at the Golden Apple for 2 years. She has over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has completed the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance program, and has recently earned the National Administrators Credential.

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Katelyn Kitchen

Assistant Director

Katelyn serves as the Assistant Director. She has worked at the Golden Apple for over five years. She is currently taking classes to earn her degree in Early Childhood Education.