Kiddie Academy^® of Neptune

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• Amy Weiss, Owner

  

  Amy Weiss is the Owner of Kiddie Academy of Neptune. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in English and Communications from Rutgers University....   Read More

  Amy Weiss, Owner

  Amy Weiss is the Owner of Kiddie Academy of Neptune. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in English and Communications from Rutgers University. Before joining Kiddie Academy in 2002, Amy worked in New York as a Personnel Consultant. Before that, she worked with children as both a camp counselor and swim instructor. Amy is a proud, adoptive mother of three beautiful children from China. Her friends and collleagues describe her as dependable, caring, and loyal. Outside of work, Amy enjoys swimming, eating great food, and spending time with her children. Amy loves being the owner of Kiddie Academy and watching your children grow and thrive in our care. 

• Kim West, Owner

  

  Kim West is the Owner of Kiddie Academy of Neptune. Kim earned her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from The University of Rhode Island. Before...   Read More

  Kim West, Owner

  Kim West is the Owner of Kiddie Academy of Neptune. Kim earned her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from The University of Rhode Island. Before joining Kiddie Academy, Kim worked as a Massage Therapist in a healthcare facility. Kim has extensive experience caring for children both as a coach and as a camp instructor. Kim has acquired the title of "Jack of All Trades" while working at Kiddie Academy. She is a proud mom of three adult children children. Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with her family, playing softball, and landscaping.

• Lisa Strenkowski, Director

  

  Lisa Strenkowski is the Center Director at Kiddie Academy of Neptune. As Director, Lisa is responsible for managing day-to-day operations at the...   Read More

  Lisa Strenkowski, Director

  Lisa Strenkowski is the Center Director at Kiddie Academy of Neptune. As Director, Lisa is responsible for managing day-to-day operations at the Academy, and ensures Academy compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Kiddie Academy requirements and laws. Lisa leads by example and works diligently to foster and maintain a disciplined culture amongst the staff that is focused on flawless execution. She takes great pride in delivering an exceptional parent/child experience to all of our enrolled families.  Lisa earned her Associate's Deree in Psychology from Ocean County Community College and her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from California University of Pennsylvania. Lisa has two decades of teaching experience in Toddler, Preschool, and Prekindergarten classes. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking, and hiking on nature trails. 

• Jackie Fiorentino, Education Director

  

  Jackie Fiorentino is the Education Director at Kiddie Academy of Neptune. As Education Director, Jackie is responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and...   Read More

  Jackie Fiorentino, Education Director

  Jackie Fiorentino is the Education Director at Kiddie Academy of Neptune. As Education Director, Jackie is responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining Academy faculty. Jackie provides ongoing training on the Kiddie Academy Life Essentials Curriculum to our Lead and Assistant Teachers, reviews and approves weekly lesson plans, conducts regular teacher and classroom observations, and supports the teaching staff on the implementation of developmentally appropriate practice in their classrooms.  Jackie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Monmouth University and holds two Standard New Jersey Teaching Certificates, Elementary School Teacher and Teacher of Social Studies. She is currenly enrolled at William Patterson University where she is pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management.  Prior to joining Kiddie Academy, Jackie taught across multiple grade levels in Camden City Public School District and Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Public Schools, and also served as Educational Director at another franchised private preschool. When she isn't working, Jackie enjoys listening to podcasts, going on family trips, and spending quality time with her husband and three beautiful children.

• Kim Martinez, Assistant Director

  

  Kim Martinez is the Assistant Director at Kiddie Academy of Neptune. As Assistant Director, Kim assists and supports the Directors in all aspects...   Read More

  Kim Martinez, Assistant Director

  Kim Martinez is the Assistant Director at Kiddie Academy of Neptune. As Assistant Director, Kim assists and supports the Directors in all aspects of management of the Academy, including the daily supervision of staff, and develops and maintains postive communications with enrolled and prospective families. Kim joined Kiddie Academy in September 2013. She graduated from Freehold Township High School and has been working in childcare for the past twenty years. Kim's friends and colleagues describe her as reliable, a team player, and a hard worker. Outside of work, Kim enjoys hiking, visiting new places, and spending time with her family.