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.

  • Mark Aitkenhead

    Pastor Mark works closely with all the staff and parents to bring as much of a great experience to the families as possible. He was born in Zimbabwe.

  • Shaylee Aitkenhead

    Director Shallowford

    Shaylee is one fine Administrator. She gets things done and has a sweet and robust spirit when working with the families and kids at Jungle Town. She is a favorite throughout the organization and clientele.

  • Cummingus Battle

    Cummingus is a strong leader and go-getter. Her childcare talents are remarkable and evident when you come to her class. She knows the law and gives our teams a practical understanding of requirements. We are proud to have her as part of Jungle Town.

  • Danyne Bharj

    Danyne was born in Uganda and is an excellent addition to the Jungle Town family. She is an educator at heart and has kids performing at their best almost immediately when they join her class. She is a beautiful, kindhearted lady.

  • Marisol Carmargo

    Marisol was born in Venezuela and is highly qualified as a Child Behavior Specialist. She brings a consistent and robust evaluation to Jungle Town and is a wonderful lady.

  • Pat and Owen McBride

    Intercessors

    Pat and Owen pray daily for everyone at Jungle Town; this includes staff, kids, parents, grandparents, and extended family. Their help in getting prayers answered is a unique feature of Jungle Town. They are also the matriarch and Patriarch of Jungle Town.

  • Patricia Pena

    Patricia is the longest-serving staff member at Jungle Town, having been a part of the organization for eight years. She hails from Venezuela and is an excellent, kind, and wonderful part of Jungle Town. She has a heart for Children in the truest sense.

  • Camellia Phinizey

    Camellia is the sweetest heart you will ever meet. She is a gentle lady and is caring about everyone she touches. Her love for kids is evident; she brings a beautiful atmosphere to the center.

  • Renukadevi Poovendran

    Renukadevi comes from India and has a dynamic and intense desire to see kids thrive and succeed. She is sweet-hearted, and we are blessed to have her join our team.

  • Maria Quintero

    Maria is a darling and a consistent worker, bringing cleanliness and high-standard food service to our center. Her willingness to work with the staff creates excellent camaraderie among the team.  

  • Sheila Reed

    Ms. Sheila has been a massive asset at Jungle Town. Coming from a large family with eight grown children and 16 grandchildren, Ms. Sheila strives to build excellent relationships with all the children and families we serve, which shows immensely in her everyday work.

  • Debora Ribeiro

    Debora comes from Brazil and is an amazingly patient and kind when dealing with our little friends. She brings a steady and loving environment to her class.

  • Thelma Strobl

    Thelma has her master's degree in social work and is an amazingly dedicated teacher at the Jungle Town daycare program. She has a heart for children, knows each child intuitively, and is dedicated to meeting their needs.