“I’m Katie! I have a degree from University of North Texas in Interdisciplinary Studies, certification in Math an ESL. I am in my third year of teaching, and I’m working on my Masters in Math Education as well. I have been working for Corporate Kids Events as a conference childcare provider and Program Manager for 12 years now, and I love it!”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Corporate Kids as an event child care provider and Program Manager for the past three years. All of the CKE staff have a passion for working with kids and ensuring that they have the best experience with memories that will last forever. Whether a child likes arts and crafts, board games, or more involved contests and games, there is something for everyone. In my experience, the kids always wish they had more time at the CKE programs.”

“My husband Darren and I have been Program managers with CKE for just about 2 years now and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever been a part of. We have met some absolutely beautiful children and we look forward to seeing them at least once a year, if not more. Working with organizations such as NAAF, NHF, NEDF and CFMRF, to name a few, has been so much fun and the children are a BLAST. It is so rewarding to have a child come to our event that has not been separated from their parents and by the end of the day, not wanting to leave. We have developed wonderful relationships with clients, parents and children that we wouldn’t trade for anything. ”

Learn About Drenette:

Drenette has been a CKE Program Manager since 2011 and is an insurance broker working primarily in California and Texas.  Prior to starting he own insurance business, she was and Account Executive for the LA Times for 25 years. Drenette was born and raised in Los Angeles and has a degree in business.  She helped start a girl’s club at her previous church, Emmanuel Community Church YLOOC (Young Ladies Of Our Community) which is still shaping and molding young ladies lives today.  This ministry was created to young ladies to grow up to be strong women of God first and to be instrumental in being a positive influence and roll model in their church, community and their family.  She, along with her husband Darren, headed the Children’s Ministry at their former church.  She is happily married to Darren Smith and loves being a mother of 5 and grandmother to 3.

“My wife Drenette and I have been Program managers with CKE for just about 2 years now and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever been a part of. We have met some absolutely beautiful children and we look forward to seeing them at least once a year, if not more. Working with organizations such as NAAF, NHF, NEDF and CFMRF, to name a few, has been so much fun and the children are a BLAST. It is so rewarding to have a child come to our event that has not been separated from their parents and by the end of the day, not wanting to leave. We have developed wonderful relationships with clients, parents and children that we wouldn’t trade for anything.”

Learn About Darren:

Darren has been a CKE Program Manager since 2011 and is a real estate investor by trade.  He is originally from Bermuda moving to the United States in 1975.  Before becoming a RE investor, he was an owner/operator for Super Shuttle where he owned several vans and helped others become self-employed with the company.  He helped start a boy’s club, B4UC (Boys 4 Unity in the Community) with his previous church Emmanuel Community Church in Hawthorne, CA which is still going strong today.  It was created to help young men grow up to be strong men in their family, church and their community along with encouraging higher education.  Darren LOVES children and LOVES encouraging them to be all they can be. Darren was also over the Children’s Ministry as well.  He is married to another one of our program managers, Drenette Smith.  They have five boys ranging in age from 20 to 35 years old and 3 grandchildren.