Naomi Exum

Naomi Exum has been with VCM since March 2020 and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Voorhees College. She enjoys working with children and believes that children learn through play. She allows children to learn by providing opportunities for children to discover, explore, create and imagine.

LaTasha Green

LaTasha Green has been with VCM for four years. She started as a substitute teacher for Tender Years before her promotion to full-time kitchen staff and floater. She has two children and they both attend Tender Years.

Candice George

Candice George has been working professionally in childcare since 2016.Watching them learn so many new skills and abilities over a short period of time, fed my desire to be a part of the most important years if their life. I earned my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021 and intend to pursue further education at Columbia College.”

Bridgett Jones

Bridgett Jones has been with VCM since 2015 and is a permanent floating teacher at Tender Years. She is the proud mother of two boys and she really enjoys helping and being a part of children’s growth.

Charlotte McLaughlin

My name is Charlotte Mosley-McLaughlin. I am a Teacher at Arthur Town

Early Head Start. I’ve Been employed with Vital Connections of The Midlands Since November 2015. I’ve had experience with Children for 5+ years. I started out by taking care of my little brother and sister as a teen. I also baby sit my little cousin and family/friend children. I love interacting with children and learning each child personality. I tend to have great connections with children and all children loves Mrs. Charlotte. I love being able to watch each child sprout differently in their own unique way. I attended Dreher High School; I graduated class of 2005. I attend Voorhees College in Denmark, SC. I graduated college May 2009 with my bachelor’s degree in Sociology. I have a lovely family. I got married in April 2021. I have 4 Children (all Boys) whom I love dearly. Being a boy mom has truly kept me busy and trying out new adventures. My Zodiac sign is a Taurus. I love experiencing new things and meeting new people. I love to travel and explore the world. I enjoy life. I’m delighted to work with your child each day.

Dasha Miller

Dasha Miller has been a teacher with VCM since August 2021. Her first year, she worked at the Tender Years center in the infant room in which she absolutely loves the babies. Dasha has always enjoyed working with infants, toddlers, and connecting with parents and families. Over the years, she has picked up hobbies such as singing, spoken word, drawing, and much more. She is excited to work with any and all children during her time here at Tender Years.

Lou Shiver

Lou Shiver is a teacher with vital connections of the Midlands EHS located at Tender Years. She has been employed at VCMEHS since 2003. She is currently a teacher in the Coral room. She have degrees in ECE and Human Services. She have a love for nurturing and helping children to become independent and not afraid of challenges through love and interactions. She love listening to and enhancing the language skills of each child. They must feel that they have your undivided attention because what they have to say is very important, even if we don’t fully understand what they are saying. Seeing young children thrive and be curious about their environment is the driving force in what she do. She is thankful for the opportunity to work with the children in the EHS program.

Tameka Hill-Smith

My name is Tameka Smith- Hill, a mother of two children and married to Mark Hill. I’m the President of

Parents Overseeing Planted Seeds. I’m also affiliated with other organizations like Heart-to-Heart Outreach 1 a nonprofit organization dealing with the community and I’m also the President of the Young Adult Ministry at St Matthew First Baptist Church. I’m form employed at Victory Learning Academy as the Director. I ‘ve been working with children over 25years. I have a passion working with children. I’m a Leader, Mentor, and many more in my field of work. I believe in if we can Reach One, we can Teach One. Philippians 4:13 1 can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.

Wanda Sims

Hi, my name is Wanda Smith. I have worked at Tender Years for five years now. I enjoy working with the infants and toddlers, helping them learn and grow. I am married with 5 kids and have 7 grandchildren. I enjoy cooking and baking in my free time.  I look forward to working with you and your child while they attend Tender Years.