Carrington Academy at McFarland Staff Profiles

Valorie Davis and Melissa Davis, Founders & Directors

After opening the Windermere and Midway Campus locations, Mrs. Valorie Davis and Mrs. Melissa Davis decided to expand into the Forsyth County market by acquiring the McFarland Campus. The new Campus will serve the South Forsyth / North Fulton market. With 10 years of early childhood education experience, Valorie and Melissa together have been recognized as the top educational child care leaders in Forsyth County. Their goal at the McFarland campus is to capture a world of wonder where curiosity and creativity is promoted, all while discovering and exploring the world around us. Learning takes place in an environment that is designed around whole child development, an approach that integrates learning across all developmental domains. These include social, emotional, physical, cognitive and moral development.

Tiffany Burk, Operations Director

Tiffany started working in the child care setting while she was in High School and throughout College. While attending Georgia Southern University she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. After working in the corporate world she decided to follow her passion of early childhood education. Tiffany joined Carrington Academy in 2010 as the Operations Director, where she works in many aspects of the school. Tiffany enjoys being surrounded by children and watching them grow. She recently married her husband and hopes to one day start a family. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, diving, and spending time with her family and friends.

Brittney Canada,  Infant/Toddler Pod Leader, Lead Teacher

Brittney holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language. She is currently enrolled in a Master's program for Special education. Brittney has a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential through hands on experiences in the classroom. Sign language is an intricate part of her program, allowing the young toddlers to be able to share feelings and express needs and wants while developong their verbal skills. Brittney has been working with young children in a classroom setting since 2005.

Michelle Bennett,  Lead Teacher

Michelle holds a Child Development Associates (CDA). Michelle will be completing her four year degree in Early Childhood Education soon. She has been working with young children since 2007 in a classroom setting. Michelle is driven to create a quality environment for young children because she recognizes that these early years are crucial for a child's success later on.

Mary Morris, Lead Teacher

Mary joins the Carrington team with a plethora of experience and education in early childhood. She has been working with young children since 1983. Mary holds a Bachelor's of Science in Education from the University of Georgia. She is PSC certified in numerous areas and most recently has received an additional certification in Early Childhood Education. Mary feels her greatest gift is being able to reach each child and work with them on an individualized level. Mary hopes to begin a Master's program soon, but is unsure of what specialized field she may choose.

Tabatha Fields, Assistant Teacher