Our Staff
Jessica Wade grew up in Gainesville, GA, graduated from North Hall High School, received an Associate’s Degree from Gainesville College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Kennesaw State University. Jessica’s work experience includes six years as Office Manager and employee of the Non-Profit Agency, Teen Pregnancy Prevention in Gainesville. Jessica and her husband, Phillip, have three children ages 8, 6, and 2. As an active member in the community, she is currently the coordinator of the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group at Chestnut Mountain Church, Facilitates Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, is an active member in the “Hallmoms” yahoo group, a member of Business Networking International (BNI) and a member of the Hall County Chamber Of Commerce. Jessica’s work experience and passion for moms in our community ensures that each advertiser receives the best awareness possible and the moms receive the most comprehensive community guide. Jessica’s passion is helping moms and families, and with the Kids’ Directory she can do just that!
Aaron Smith has over five years in customer service experience and account management. She worked as a customer service representative in the banking industry, an accounts assistant for the Hall County YMCA , and an administrative assistant for a local church. Because of this experience, she believes in the value of maintaining strong customer relationships through efficient administrative practices and open communication. Aaron is married to Brandon Smith, and they have one little boy age 6. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree at Brenau University.
Shanee Strickland is a native of Gainesville, Georgia. After graduating from East Hall High School in 1997, she continued her education at Gainesville College where she received her associates degree in early childhood education. She graduated from North Georgia College with her bachelor’s degree in 2002, then went on for her master’s degree in 2006. Shanee and her husband, Chanc, have two boys, ages 4 and 1. Shanee’s professional experience includes seven years as an elementary teacher at Jubilee Christian Academy in Gainesville, GA. She has been an active member at Harmony Street Baptist Church most of her life, and has worked with the youth on a regular basis. Currently, Shanee and her family are living in Lynchburg, Virginia, while her husband finishes a degree in religion from Liberty University.
Thea Dubose is married to David and has 2 children ages 7 and 3. Her photography skills are a wonderful addition to the North GA Kids’ Team. Thea is the owner of Naturally Posh Photography and they are located at the Studio at Limestone. Thea does a wonderful job with on location pictures as well as taking pictures in the studio. We want to make sure every advertiser get’s the most customized advertisement and with a full time photographer we are sure to capture and display your unique business characteristics.
Dannella is married to Lee and has 2 children, ages 2 and 3. Dannella is the Event Coordinator for North GA Kids’. Dannella owns Oakwood Occasions and is a professional event planner and hospitality coordinator. Dannella works with the Kids’ Directory on planning community events.
