Meet Our Team
Infant Care
Nurturing and caring environment for your little one's growth.
Toddler Care
Nurturing growth and discovery in a safe, loving environment.
Preschool
Nurturing creativity and growth in a safe, engaging environment.
Ga Pre-K Lottery
Unlock educational opportunities with our Ga Pre-K Lottery program.
AfterSchool
Enriching and safe after-school care tailored to children's growth.
Kindergarden
Nurture young minds with personalized attention and engaging activities.
Empowering Young Minds with Compassionate Care
At Chroma Early Learning Academy, we nurture growth and learning in a safe, supportive, and innovative environment designed for every child's unique journey.
Kimberly Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Christi Wier
VP of Business Operations
With over 20 years in ECE management, Christi brings exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to quality care and education. She’ll be overseeing multiple schools, supporting directors and teams to uphold Chroma’s high standards as we continue to grow.
DeAnna Thrasher
VP of Education
With five years of experience in both teaching and management, DeAnna is a compassionate leader dedicated to nurturing young minds. She creates a warm, engaging environment that sparks curiosity and confidence. At home, she enjoys life with her husband and two daughters, embracing the same joy and connection she fosters at Chroma ELA. DeAnna’s passion, patience, and heartfelt approach make her a trusted partner for families and a champion for every child’s growth.
Laura Newman
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Laura Newman brings deep expertise in early childhood education, with experience as a teacher, director, and instructional designer.
She has led initiatives across Georgia’s Child Care Resource and Referral network, supported quality assurance at a child care franchise, and developed training for industry professionals. As a former NAEYC consulting editor and state-approved trainer, she launched the nationally recognized Director to Director cohort program to strengthen leadership and peer support in the field. Laura lives in Alpharetta with her husband, their four children, and several grandchildren. She enjoys antiquing, jewelry design, interior decorating, lake weekends, and mountain retreats.
Courtney Moultrie
Regional Director
Courtney brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership roles at Quality Care for Children and Discovery Point.
Currently an Adjunct Instructor and doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership, she specializes in curriculum, compliance, and professional development. Passionate about lifelong learning, Courtney is dedicated to advancing high-quality early education.
Gabrielle Goldsmith
Regional Director
Our new Regional Director for Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Pleasant Hill, Satellite, and Jonesboro!
With 15 years in early childhood education and a dynamic background spanning teaching, leadership, and marketing, Gabrielle brings both expertise and heart to our team. As a mother of three, she brings valuable perspective to our mission of delivering exceptional early learning experiences.
Jazzmin Baldwin
Executive Director
Lanitra Smith
Executive Director
Gregina Watkins
Controller
Chellie Harris
Human Resources
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Kimberly Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Christi Wier
VP of Business Operations
With over 20 years in ECE management, Christi brings exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to quality care and education. She’ll be overseeing multiple schools, supporting directors and teams to uphold Chroma’s high standards as we continue to grow.
DeAnna Thrasher
VP of Education
With five years of experience in both teaching and management, DeAnna is a compassionate leader dedicated to nurturing young minds. She creates a warm, engaging environment that sparks curiosity and confidence. At home, she enjoys life with her husband and two daughters, embracing the same joy and connection she fosters at Chroma ELA. DeAnna’s passion, patience, and heartfelt approach make her a trusted partner for families and a champion for every child’s growth.
Laura Newman
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Laura Newman brings deep expertise in early childhood education, with experience as a teacher, director, and instructional designer.
She has led initiatives across Georgia’s Child Care Resource and Referral network, supported quality assurance at a child care franchise, and developed training for industry professionals. As a former NAEYC consulting editor and state-approved trainer, she launched the nationally recognized Director to Director cohort program to strengthen leadership and peer support in the field. Laura lives in Alpharetta with her husband, their four children, and several grandchildren. She enjoys antiquing, jewelry design, interior decorating, lake weekends, and mountain retreats.
Courtney Moultrie
Regional Director
Courtney brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership roles at Quality Care for Children and Discovery Point.
Currently an Adjunct Instructor and doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership, she specializes in curriculum, compliance, and professional development. Passionate about lifelong learning, Courtney is dedicated to advancing high-quality early education.
Gabrielle Goldsmith
Regional Director
Our new Regional Director for Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Pleasant Hill, Satellite, and Jonesboro!
With 15 years in early childhood education and a dynamic background spanning teaching, leadership, and marketing, Gabrielle brings both expertise and heart to our team. As a mother of three, she brings valuable perspective to our mission of delivering exceptional early learning experiences.
Jazzmin Baldwin
Executive Director
Lanitra Smith
Executive Director
Gregina Watkins
Controller
Chellie Harris
Human Resources