Dr. Shutes to Lead Humboldt Child Care Center
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Jan. 11, 2023 – Tyson Foods, in partnership with KinderCare has named Dr. Danielle Shutes Center Director of Tyson Learning Center, the new child care facility that will support Tyson Foods’ Humboldt, Tennessee, poultry processing plant. The $3.5 million investment is another step in Tyson Foods’ efforts to become the most sought-after place to work and will provide greater access to affordable child care for Tyson Foods Humboldt team members.
Dr. Danielle Shutes
Dr. Shutes brings over a decade of experience in the educational field to cultivate and grow the educational community at the child care center. She will be hiring and developing a team of best-in-class educators while partnering closely with parents to provide affordable and quality care and education for their children.
Tyson Learning Center in Humboldt is expected to be operational in 2023 and will support up to 100 children, five years of age and younger, employing a staff of 18. The center will be operated as an early childhood learning center by KinderCare and subsidized by the company to lower the cost for Tyson team members.
Beginning her career in early childhood education in college, Dr. Shutes was granted an opportunity to service children with special needs and diverse backgrounds. She then transitioned into public education as an elementary school teacher, a consultant teacher, and most recently, an assistant principal.
“It’s exciting to be returning to my roots and passion in early childhood education,” said Dr. Shutes. “I really enjoy working with families and bringing quality care to our children. One of my favorite books is, “If You Plant a Seed” by Kadir Nelson. I share this with my students because it teaches readers that whatever characteristics you “plant” and nurture, will grow.”
Dr. Shutes is a Tennessee native and earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Education, both from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She also holds an Education Specialist degree and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Tyson Foods’ Humboldt complex, which includes a processing plant, hatchery, and feed mill, currently has a staff of more than 1,235 team members and is expected to eventually employ 1,500.
Tyson Foods has invested in three child care facilities in less than two years. In 2021, the company announced another child care pilot in Amarillo, Texas to provide greater access to affordable child care for hourly team members at that location. The company recently demonstrated its continued commitment with the announcement of a state-of-the-art child care center for Northwest Arkansas team members near its world headquarters campus in Springdale, Arkansas. Additionally, as part of efforts to recruit and retain hourly team members, Tyson Foods is piloting flexible work schedules, offering subsidized child care immediately upon hiring and recently provided $50 million in year-end bonuses.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had approximately 142,000 team members on October 1, 2022. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
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