Meet the Team

  • Colleen Aitkenhead

    Owner & Director of Jungle Town

    Colleen is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Her wisdom and understanding in child care is unparalleled. She brings a love to the entire Jungle Town Family and is the Senior person to all the centers.

  • Katelyn

    Director of Hixson

    Katelyn is a natural leader and intuitive Director. She works closely with all of her staff and is an incredibly hard worker. Her talents are many and varied. We are proud to have a person of her caliber as the Assistant Director at Jungle Town Hixson.

  • Claire Smigiel

    Ms. Claire is one of our most hands-on teachers at Jungle Town! She always finds unique ways to incorporate our language-developing curriculum into the children’s everyday lives while adding a fun touch!

  • Chrishonna Phinizey

    Ms. Shonna is a treasure at Jungle Town. She has recently received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and is an outstanding team player. She is extremely diligent in putting the children’s health as a top priority!

  • Misty Lloyd

    Ms. Misty has a significant impact on the positivity at Jungle Town! Having beat bone cancer as a teenager, Ms. Misty shares a remarkable outlook on life and in Christ and spreads it through her interactions with children, peers, and families throughout the center.

  • Monica Palumbo

    Ms. Monica does a fantastic job spreading the word of Christ throughout our Jungle Town Center! Ms. Monica graduated from Christ for the Nations and has a warm and inviting personality!

  • Jessica Lee

    Ms. Jesse comes from a large family with her five children! She is one of Jungle Town's most fun-loving teachers, as she is always ready to get on the child’s level and have a great time!