Our Team
Mandy willson - Director
Mandy has attended Springfield Baptist Church since birth. She was born and raised in Springfield, TN. She graduated from Springfield High School in 2006. She and her husband, Justin, reside in Springfield, TN, and have been married since October 2009. They have two daughters, Kyler and Kinsley. Mandy attended Austin Peay State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education. She went on to receive her Master of Education in Leadership Instruction through Bethel University. She began her career at Krisle Elementary teaching fourth grade and then began teaching third grade at Coopertown Elementary. She went on to become the Assistant Principal at Jo Byrns Elementary. Mandy enjoys coaching softball, spending time with family, and helping students achieve their goals.
tiffany harbert - Office Manager
Tiffany has been working at Springfield Baptist Preschool since August 2019. She has taught Pre-K 4 until 2023 and transitioned to an admin role where she assists teachers in various aspects. Tiffany married her husband Randall in 2002. She grew up in Georgia but met Randall while in college and ended up staying in Tennessee. They live in Adams and have three amazing boys, Brayden, Aeson, and Cannyn. She spends most of her free time on weekends watching Cannyn play baseball, fishing at their pond, or fishing at their favorite place, the lake.
Tiffany Surrett - Teacher
Tiffany is a Nashville, TN native who moved to Springfield in 2015 to raise her family with her husband, Michael, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. She graduated in 2006 from Stratford Comp High School as a distinguished scholar and was a member of both the varsity softball and volleyball teams. She briefly attended Austin Peay State University for Elementary Education before having to return home due to a family emergency. This detour led to an unanticipated 17-year-long career as a Medicare analyst for CGS. She has been attending Springfield Baptist faithfully for three years now and has been an official member for two. Tiffany's love for children and the church has led her back to her original path and here to Springfield Baptist as our newest Pre-K 4 teacher! Tiffany enjoys coaching/assisting kids sports, spending time with family, volunteering with the church & coffee!
donna johnson- teacher
Donna and her husband relocated to this area in 2022 from Arizona. With 40 years of experience in ministry, they pastored churches in Montana, Oregon, and Arizona, where she was actively involved in Sunday school, children's church, and various other ministries. Donna holds an associate degree in early childhood education and has dedicated the past 23 years to working in preschool education, including 18 years as a director. She is passionate about teaching children and sharing God’s love with them.
shannon dorris - teacher
Shannon Dorris was born and raised in Springfield, TN. She graduated from Springfield High School. She has been married to her husband, David since September 1993 and they reside in Cedar Hill, TN. She has two sons and three grandchildren. She began her journey with SBP in August 1995. Her favorite pastime is spending time outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family.
chelsea carter - teacher
Chelsea was raised in Springfield, Tennessee, and currently lives in Pleasant View, Tennessee. She earned her high school diploma from East Robertson High School in the graduating class of 2007. As a mother of two boys, she is a devoted Christian with more than six years of experience in early childhood education
dena albright - teacher
Dena is a proud alumni of Greenbrier High School. She began her teaching journey in 2020 at Springfield Baptist Preschool. Dena has become an integral part of the school community with a commitment to providing exceptional care for young children. In her personal life, Dena is a devoted wife and caring mother of three children. She is also a faithful member of the 431 Church of Christ, where her strong religious beliefs guide her daily life.
tayler tanksley - teacher
abbie leighton - teacher
Abbie was raised in Springfield and still resides there today. She has been a member of Springfield Baptist, since 2022. Abbie is employed as a Student Assistant, where she provides care for students with disabilities. She has gained experience working with infants and toddlers since 2020. In her free time, Abbie likes to spend time with her family, engage in outdoor activities like hiking, read books, and support her favorite team, the Kentucky Wildcats.
mary Barbee - assistant
Mary graduated from Springfield High School in 1972. She was employed with Conwood for 34 years where she held many positions and retired from in 2017. She joined SBC Preschool in 2017 and has been cleaning and assisting teachers ever since. She is a member of Greater South Baptist Church where she serves on the usher board. She has three wonderful children, Sabrina, Brenda and Donnell Barbee.
vickie proctor - Teacher
Vickie was born in Nashville but has lived in Springfield for the last 19 years. She is married to her wonderful husband Steve and has one son and 3 grandsons. Vickie has been employed from SBP for 8 years. Vickies prior career was in medical managment but she is now focused on teaching bible to all ages of Springfield Baptist preschoolers. In her spare time she loves shopping and going on cruises.