About Us

Itty Bitty Bakers, LLC provides education in the culinary arts, specifically baking, to children ages 3-14. We believe teaching children to bake helps them develop a multitude of essential life skills. It also enhances traditional education by applying math, science, reading, and art in a real world, functional-use setting. Our goal is for kids to become comfortable in the kitchen and gradually move toward kitchen independence. We believe baking in childhood lays the foundation for cooking and meal preparation in adulthood.

Jessica Hamby
Owner/Founder

Itty Bitty Bakers was founded in 2018 by Jessica Hamby, a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Health Education, wife and mom, but most importantly, a lifelong lover of baking.

Read Jessica's backstory

Management Team

We have two amazing ladies at the helm of our daily operations.

Their energy and dedication truly make a difference!

Amy Jones

Customer Service

Since Itty Bitty Bakers began, Amy has played a pivotal role in guiding the initiative. She was the first friend Jessica approached with the concept of kids baking classes, and she continues to be one of it's biggest supporters.

Currently, Amy plans and coordinates private classes and in-house field trips while also addressing any customer inquiries or issues that may arise.

Melissa Carden

Teacher Support

Melissa is well-versed in all things related to cooking and baking, having worked as the Commissary Director for VeryVera, a nationally recognized catering and mail-order food company. In 2019, Melissa joined Jessica in teaching kids baking classes, then in 2023, moved into management.

Currently, Melissa oversees the hiring of new teachers while providing assistance to established teachers for everything from food allergy issues to the Youth Helper program.

Our Teachers

We believe that teaching children how to bake is more than just a fun activity, it’s a life skill. That’s why we have a team of passionate and experienced teachers that are ready to share their love for baking with every child that walks through their doors.

Brooke Rierson

Birmingham, AL

in Heatherwood off Caldwell Mill Rd

Brooke is a recent graduate of Oak Mountain High School where she was on the student council and cheerleading squad. She is now studying Culinary…

Dianne Rosenberry

Birmingham, AL

in Eagle Point off Hwy 280

Dianne, a Nashville native, came to Birmingham in 2021 by way of her husband’s job as Student Pastor at the Church of Brook Hills. Her…

Hillary Ryan

Birmingham, AL

in Inverness near Valleydale Road

Hillary has been teaching with Itty Bitty Bakers since 2022 and fills in on the Management Team when needed. She is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern…

Jeni Warram

Hoover, AL

in Riverchase near Pelham

Jeni is a Registered Nurse, Sunday School teacher, and busy mom of 3. She has been teaching with Itty Bitty Bakers since 2019 and t…

Katie McCreless

Gardendale, AL

in Gardendale, north of Birmingham

Katie is a third grade teacher living in Gardendale, Alabama with her husband and two children. She graduated from the University of Alabama with her…

Laurey Nelson

McCalla, AL

in Lake View, near Tannehill State Park

Laurey's love of baking began at a young age. Holding the designated dessert role during family holiday baking, she learned early on how to make…

Sarah Cooley

Mt. Laurel, AL

in Mt. Laurel near Chelsea

Sarah has been teaching with Itty Bitty Bakers since 2022 and her daughter Emma was one of our very first students back in 2019! Now,…

Sarah Eubanks

Hoover, AL

near the Hoover library and Vestavia line

Sarah lives in the Rocky Ridge area of Hoover with her husband, Austin, and their puppy, Gus. She graduated from Samford University in 2021 and…

Teachers Available for
Private Classes and Field Trips Only

Ashley Kauffman

Auburn, AL

Ashley is a former middle school science teacher turned stay-at-home mom. She received her bachelor's degree from Auburn University and her Master of Education degree…

Brittany Dollar

Birmingham, AL

Brittany's love for baking started at an early age when her mom and grandma would bake dozens of Christmas cookies together every year. As her…

Our Youth Helpers

Having enough hands on deck is crucial when it comes to working with kids in the kitchen. That’s why we have a Youth Helper Program where dedicated young people ages 11-17 assist our teachers during classes and camps for younger kids. The Youth Helper program not only helps our teachers, but also instills a sense of responsibility and leadership in our young volunteers. To apply to become a Youth Helper, click here.