Teachers & Staff
Jenny Jaggers
Jenny has dedicated her career to creating nurturing, meaningful experiences for children and their families. With a strong background in education and school leadership, she brings a wealth of professional expertise and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
Jenny graduated from the University of Tennessee with a master’s degree in elementary education. Her career in early childhood education includes serving as Director of Primrose School of Nashville 12 South, as well as holding leadership roles at Primrose School of Brentwood. These experiences deepened her understanding of how to create strong, nurturing school communities where every child feels loved, supported, valued, and inspired to learn.
Most recently, Jenny owned and operated The Bunny Hive Knoxville, where she had the opportunity to serve local families and create a welcoming community centered around children and their development.
Jenny is a mom to a 3-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter, who graduated from Pre-K at Primrose School of Hardin Valley. As a mother, educator, and school leader, Jenny understands how important it is for families to feel confident that their children are known, cared for, and encouraged to grow each day.
Jenny is grateful for the opportunity to combine her experience in education and leadership with her love for children and families. She looks forward to creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.
Tena Smitherman
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Tena is originally from Columbus, Georgia. She studied Biology at Fisk University before earning her degree in Nursing from Aquinas College. She went on to dedicate 17 years of her life to the Brentwood Family YMCA, where she served in various departments and held multiple positions. Throughout her time at the YMCA, working with children became one of the most rewarding and joyful experiences of her life. She values the opportunity to support, encourage, and make a positive difference in the lives of young people. As Tena begins her career with Primrose School of Bellevue at Harpeth, she looks forward to creating meaningful experiences and lasting memories for the children and families she serves. She is excited to build positive relationships with her families and contribute to an environment where every child feels loved, supported, and valued. When Tena is away from the office, she loves spending time with her family. She has a busy family, so she makes the most of every opportunity to enjoy special moments together. Tena especially loves traveling with her family, exploring new places, and creating lasting memories along the way. |
Franchise Owners
Susan Davis and Sandy Mining
Welcome to Primrose School of Bellevue at Harpeth! We are Susan Davis and Sandy Mining, and we are proud to bring high-quality preschool and child care to young children and families in the Bellevue community.
Our journey in early childhood education began nearly two decades ago when we each started as teachers in Primrose schools. Those experiences sparked a lifelong passion for helping children grow academically, socially and emotionally. After witnessing the impact of the Primrose Balanced Learning® approach firsthand, we knew we wanted to create that same experience for more families by opening a Primrose school of our own.
Together, we bring more than 40 years of Primrose experience. Throughout our careers, we have served in a variety of roles, including teacher, trainer, leader and curriculum coordinator. Susan brings experience as the owner of three existing Primrose schools, and on-site owner, Sandy, brings 15 years of experience in training, leadership and curriculum development across the Primrose system. We are honored to be part of the Bellevue community and are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
At Primrose, we believe who and a child becomes is just as important as what they know. Our exclusive early learning approach balances purposeful play with nurturing guidance from teachers to encourage curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion. We deliver more than a curriculum; it’s a life-changing experience for children and their families.
We are excited to meet you and your family!
