Shining Bright: January Spotlights

Join us in celebrating and learning more about the incredible people and programs that make GiGi’s Nashville such a special place!

Ava has been part of the GiGi’s Playhouse family since she was just a baby! She began her journey with us in our LMNOP program and has grown alongside GiGi’s through the years. Since then, Ava has participated in many of our programs, building skills, confidence, and meaningful connections along the way.

Watching Ava grow, learn, and thrive has been a true joy for our Playhouse community. Her journey is a beautiful example of the lifelong impact of early support, inclusive programming, and a community that believes in the limitless potential of individuals with Down syndrome. We are so proud to celebrate Ava and her incredible GiGi’s journey!

We are excited to welcome Hannah June to the GiGi’s Playhouse family! Hannah will be leading all of our GiGiFIT classes, bringing energy, expertise, and a true passion for helping individuals reach their fullest potential.

Hannah is an Occupational Therapist, and her background makes her a wonderful fit for GiGiFIT. She thoughtfully supports participants as they build strength, coordination, confidence, and independence, while ensuring activities are safe, engaging, and adaptable for all ability levels.

We are so grateful for Hannah’s commitment to our community and can’t wait to see the positive impact she will have as she leads our GiGiFIT Kids, Teens, and Adults programs. Please join us in giving Hannah a warm GiGi’s Playhouse welcome—we are thrilled to have her on our team!

We are thrilled to introduce GiGiFIT Kids, our newest program designed to promote healthy habits, confidence, and strength in a fun and supportive environment! GiGiFIT Kids focuses on improving overall fitness through age-appropriate exercises that build endurance, coordination, balance, and motor skills—all while having fun with friends.

This program is about so much more than movement. GiGiFIT Kids encourages teamwork, goal setting, and self-confidence, empowering participants to celebrate their abilities and reach their personal best. With the support of our trained volunteers and evidence-based curriculum, each session is engaging, inclusive, and adaptable to meet the needs of every participant.

We can’t wait to watch our GiGiFIT Kids grow stronger, more confident, and proud of all they can achieve. This program is a powerful step toward lifelong wellness, and we are so excited to move, laugh, and celebrate progress together at GiGi’s Playhouse!

We are so excited to spotlight Ryleigh Jenkins, who has been an incredible tutor with our Virtual Playhouse and is now returning to continue her impact as a virtual tutor at our Playhouse!

Ryleigh has been an amazing support to our participants, bringing patience, creativity, and genuine care to every tutoring session. Her commitment to building meaningful connections and helping learners grow has made a lasting difference for our families and students.

We are so grateful that Ryleigh has chosen to come back and continue sharing her time and talents with our GiGi’s Playhouse community. Her dedication truly embodies the heart of our mission, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our Nashville family!