Ms. Joiner brings over two years of early childhood teaching experience and a passion for helping young children grow into confident, curious, and capable learners. Families appreciate her warm, patient approach and her focus on creating a classroom where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to explore and discover. She believes the preschool years are critical for building social, emotional, and cognitive skills, and she works closely with each child to encourage independence, creativity, and a love of learning.

Her favorite part about teaching is guiding children as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow and seeing the joy they find in learning through play. Ms. Joiner incorporates fun, hands-on activities, stories, and games including her favorite children’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff to make every day engaging and memorable.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Joiner enjoys writing, coloring, and reading, and she brings that same creativity and enthusiasm into her teaching. Her goal is to ensure each child feels valued, confident, and excited to start their lifelong learning journey.

Fun Fact: If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a children’s author.

Ms. Dantley brings several years of early childhood teaching experience to our Preschool Pathways classroom. She loves watching children grow and seeing them achieve important developmental milestones.

Ms. Dantley brings a warm, caring personality to the classroom, helping every child feel safe, supported, and inspired. She loves encouraging independence and enjoys reading to the children, especially her favorite book, Llama Llama Red Pajama. Outside the classroom, Ms. Dantley enjoys gatherings at her grandma’s house, listening to music, and shopping. Her favorite holidays are Christmas and the Fourth of July.

We are excited to have Ms. Dantley teaching in our Preschool Pathways classroom and to see the joy she brings to children as they learn through play.

Ms. Drakeford brings more than five years of experience in childcare and a genuine passion for creating positive, joyful experiences for young children. She believes one of the most rewarding parts of working with children is seeing their excitement about school and knowing that she has helped make their day a little brighter. Her warm and encouraging personality helps children feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn and grow each day.

Ms. Drakeford holds a high school diploma and enjoys creating meaningful connections with the children in her care. She especially loves seeing their smiles and enthusiasm as they discover new things, build friendships, and develop confidence. Her favorite children’s book is No, David! No. by David Shannon, a fun and memorable story that celebrates childhood curiosity and the importance of guidance and understanding.

Family is very important to Ms. Drakeford. She speaks both English and French at home and enjoys spending her personal time surrounded by her loved ones. Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday, and her family also celebrates Juneteenth as an important cultural tradition. One of her favorite family traditions is taking an annual Christmas cruise, creating special memories together year after year.

Ms. Drakeford is excited to be part of the Primrose School of Tampa Palms family and looks forward to helping each child feel welcomed, loved, and excited about coming to school each day.

Fun Fact: If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a hair stylist.