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Lauren Carter Photography

Aundrea Smiley

Owner

Aundrea is a career educator with a Bachelors degree from Ferrum College. She has a Masters in Elementary Education from Mary Baldwin University, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice in Education from Eastern Mennonite University. In 13 years of teaching, she has taught children ages 2-12 years of age!

​Aundrea recently moved to Clarksville. She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. In March of 2020 she decided that it was time to continue her passion of teaching with educational consulting. She says: “Our kiddos need the learning support, with so many changes in public schools, parents need an advocate for their children and someone with the knowledge and experience to help them navigate through this time and years to come.”

Jasmine Greene

​Jasmine Greene is one of our fabulous volunteers and the mom of one of our Cove Kids. She is an amazing support to the organization and does not hesitate to step up when needed!

DeAnn Yager

DeAnn Yager is an amazing volunteer and is such a huge
​help to the Cove!
​She has an amazing eye for organizing and helps us keep things running smooth!
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Morgan Hulker

Morgan Hulker is our graphic designer. Her creative mind helps bring our brand to life on paper and online. She is also a social worker and has a huge heart for children.​

Moriah McCowan

 She brings years of experience with her, as well as a love for children , and a joy for teaching that is unmatched. Moriah has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Eastern Kentucky University, a Master’s Degree in Education from University of the Cumberlands , and is currently completing coursework towards her Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction at Concordia University. Ms. McCowan is available for
one- to-one virtual learning sessions.

Malyka Walton


​Malyka has a Bachelors in Health Sciences from Ferrum and a Masters in applied nutrition. We love that she is a Ferrum Alum, Go Panthers!! She is a beloved member of the community, and is committed to youth programs and serving the kids of the community!!

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Elizabeth Loftis

Elizabeth joined the team in March of 2021. She is a former educator with several years experience in the classroom. She now serves as a Behavior Analyst for the Cove. She has an amazing way of reaching children at all levels, and helping them achieve their highest potential.

Joanna Pittard

Joanna joined the Cove team in June of 2021! She is an educator with many years experience in the field. She is an elementary teacher here in Clarksville, Va. and a volleyball coach! She has a love for animals, and our students love their sessions with her, especially when they can bring their pets!
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Ashley Chipman

Ashley is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Digital Marketing and an MBA from Longwood University. She acts as our marketing consultant and designs parts of our website. She also loves volunteering with the Pre-K kiddos!

Jenny Johnson

Jenny serves as the manager of The Cove. If anyone knows about Cove activities, it's Ms. Jenny! Jenny also serves as an education assistant in the mornings and works with Ms. Tina with the Pre-K Readiness program. We love seeing Jenny's smiling face at the Cove!

Tina Chipman

Ms. Tina has been an asset to the team as a volunteer since her daughter Ashley began interning with us! In January 2022, she officially joined our team by leading the Pre-Kindergarten Readiness program, and helps out with school age children as needed. She is an educator of over 20 years, was selected as the 2017 Mecklenburg County Division Teacher of the Year, and has a passion for working with children. She is such a light and we are blessed to have her!

Cindy Loftis

 Cindy is a paraprofessional at Clarksville Elementary School and joins our team as a tutor. We love having Cindy with us at the Cove!

Emily Barron

 Emily is a teacher at Clarksville Elementary School and is an education assistant for Cove programs. We are so excited to have her with us at the Cove!

Andrea Diehl

Andrea is the mom of two of our amazing Cove kiddos and serves as an educational assistant in the afternoons. We are blessed to have Andrea and her two lovely boys with us at the Cove!