The cofounder of The Restoration House, Mandy has a Bachelor’s in Education and Master’s in Holistic Education from Johnson University. She is deeply passionate about helping each member of the family experience wholeness and restoration. She has 8 years of experience teaching in 1st grade through 8th grade in local public and private schools. Most recently she was the Personal Accountability Center Teacher with the Positive Behavior Incentive & Supports Team (PBIS) at Beaumont Magnet Academy. She has training in many critical disciplines, including:
Director of Family and Community Engagement
Hecniris has a Bachelors of Family Ecology with a Major in Early Childhood Education from the University of Puerto Rico and Master’s degree in Ethics and Leadership from Johnson University.
She is a Dedicated Early Learning Coach, Facilitator and former Early Childhood Teacher with more than 10 years of experience. She is passionate about contributing to the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of young children while supporting teachers with high quality teaching practices and universal strategies. Hecniris is enthusiastic, creative, caring, versed in learning theories, challenging behaviors, special needs and best practices.
Hecniris is trained in adult learning principles, including:
Director of Curriculum and Learning
President, Executive Director at The Restoration House
Vice-President, Retired Program Coordinator at East Child Care Resource & Referral
Treasurer, CPA at Breazeale & Associates
Secretary, Director of Social Services at YWCA
Member, Chief Energy Officer/Head Coach at Team Foster Strategy
Member, Vice President Community Development at First Horizon Bank
Member, Director of Education and Exhibits at Muse Knoxville
