Tanya Girod began working with children her junior year of high school through an early childhood education class.  From that, she landed her first job in child care (First Presbyterian Church Daycare).  While working there she received her Child Development Associate (CDA) through Ivy Tech.  She worked in daycare through her first year of marriage (to Ben Girod in 2006), until their daughter, Vivian, was born (in 2007).  Before she knew it, Vivian was entering kindergarten. When Mrs. Fiechter retired the following year, KA asked Tanya to take over as the head preschool teacher.  What Tanya loves about Kingdom Academy is their love for Jesus and the “family” atmosphere!