Kiddie Academy^® of O’Fallon

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• Ms Tricia, Academy Director

  

  Tricia has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since June 2019 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology & a...   Read More

  Ms Tricia, Academy Director

  Tricia has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since June 2019 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology & a Master's in Early Childhood & Family Development. "The soul is healed by being with children."

• Ms. Gina, Operations Director

  

  Gina started teaching with Kiddie Academy of St. Louis in November 2014 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Education....   Read More

  Ms. Gina, Operations Director

  Gina started teaching with Kiddie Academy of St. Louis in November 2014 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Education. "Every child is "GIFTED"; they just unwrap their packages at different times."

• Ms. Alexa, Assistant Director/Academy Support Coordinator

  

  Alexa has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since August 2014 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Art Education with...   Read More

  Ms. Alexa, Assistant Director/Academy Support Coordinator

  Alexa has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since August 2014 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Art Education with a certificate in Early Childhood Education. "The possibilities in this world are endless & it all starts with creativity & education."

• Ms. Casey, Assistant Director/Infant & Toddler Supervisor

  

  Casey has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since May 2017 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education....   Read More

  Ms. Casey, Assistant Director/Infant & Toddler Supervisor

  Casey has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since May 2017 & holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. "Teachers help tiny seeds grow into mighty trees."

• Ms. Tori, Unit Lead

  

  Tori has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since July 2016 & holds a Child Development Associate. "Education is the most...   Read More

  Ms. Tori, Unit Lead

  Tori has been teaching with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since July 2016 & holds a Child Development Associate. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela

• Ms. Kae, Unit Lead

  

  Kae has been educating at Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since August 2016 & holds an AA in Occupational Therapy. "Play is the...   Read More

  Ms. Kae, Unit Lead

  Kae has been educating at Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since August 2016 & holds an AA in Occupational Therapy. "Play is the key to opening up the doors of learning" -Anonymous

• Ms. Kaylah, Food Service Manager

  

  Ms. Kaylah has been cooking with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since November 2020. She holds her ServSafe - Manager certificate.

  Ms. Kaylah, Food Service Manager

  Ms. Kaylah has been cooking with Kiddie Academy of O'Fallon since November 2020. She holds her ServSafe - Manager certificate.

• Ms. Melissa, Food Service Management Supervisor

  

  Ms. Melissa has been cooking at Kiddie Academy of St. Louis since February 2016 & holds her Missouri ServSafe Manager Certificate. "One...   Read More

  Ms. Melissa, Food Service Management Supervisor

  Ms. Melissa has been cooking at Kiddie Academy of St. Louis since February 2016 & holds her Missouri ServSafe Manager Certificate. "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf

• Karla Peebles, Human Resources Director

  

  Karla is a mother of two adult children, two grandchildren, and has been happily married for 32 years as of Thanksgiving Day!...   Read More

  Karla Peebles, Human Resources Director

  Karla is a mother of two adult children, two grandchildren, and has been happily married for 32 years as of Thanksgiving Day! As a grandmother of a 5-year-old and 4-month-old it is very exciting to learn new ways of teaching children. Technology is a huge part of our new COVID-19 world and with new challenges come new ideas. Karla loves teaching swim lessons in her spare time, and education is always on the top of her list. Professionally, Mrs. Peebles has her BA and Master’s Degree in HR Management from Lindenwood University, in addition to a PHR (Professional in Human Resources). She has worked for a variety of companies as either Customer Service Management or Human Resources Director. Karla was previously in the Adult Daycare business and decided work on the opposite spectrum of the business because it gives her insight into how our future world will be taught and continue to evolve.

• Laura Eads, Operating Partner

  

  Laura loves observing the activities, interaction and learning of young children. Their curious minds and robust spirits are a joy to nurture....   Read More

  Laura Eads, Operating Partner

  Laura loves observing the activities, interaction and learning of young children. Their curious minds and robust spirits are a joy to nurture. She especially enjoys a delightful conversation over the meaning of a favorite book or the virtues of growing a garden. Her personal experience with a structured and educationally-based pre-school and the positive experience that process created for her family, is something she wants to duplicate at Kiddie Academy. “The opportunity to impact young children with the resources of the Life Essentials program is very exciting to me.” As a working parent, she understands the level of responsibility the academy has to provide a nurturing environment to our families’ most precious assets. She will work hard to meet the whole family’s needs and will build relationships that last well beyond the preschool years. Laura has participated with PTO boards and programs throughout her children’s education. She has taught religious education at the elementary school level and helped create a weekly faith program for families. Laura has worked in professional and leadership training and human resources for more than 20 years, ten of which were with Tom at Keller Laboratories. She holds a B.S. degree from the University of Colorado and resides in Wildwood. She is married and has two adult children.   

• Tom Keller, Managing Partner

  

  Tom is a father and grandfather who knows what it’s like to have a little hand reach for his, and loves to...   Read More

  Tom Keller, Managing Partner

  Tom is a father and grandfather who knows what it’s like to have a little hand reach for his, and loves to hear the inquisitive questions asked by young children. He has been asked on many occasions why he has chosen to go into the child care business. His response is “because early childhood education is where children begin developing their foundation for how they will live as lifelong learners.” Professionally, Mr. Keller was CEO and President of Keller Laboratories, Inc., a dental laboratory group with offices and manufacturing in Missouri and four surrounding states. He is a firm believer in continuing education through professional leadership and personal development. A University of Kentucky graduate, Mr. Keller has participated in numerous leadership development programs and has been invited to speak at professional conferences. He lives in West St. Louis County with his wife, Marsha. They have two children and five grandchildren.