She has worked at the Wayne Reed Christian Childcare Center since 2001 and has more than 15 years of experience in childcare. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health. physical education, recreation and dance from Mississippi Valley State University. She also has her Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials. Originally from Tunica, Miss., Mrs. Malone has been in Nashville for 15 years. She is married with two children, and her hobbies are shopping, reading, traveling and technology.