Kiddie Academy^® of Rockwall

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• Amanda Clarke, Executive Director

  

  Amanda has many years of experience in early childhood education including several years in management for large national brand and corporate preschools....   Read More

  Amanda Clarke, Executive Director

  Amanda has many years of experience in early childhood education including several years in management for large national brand and corporate preschools. Amanda led the effort to become a four-star Texas Rising Star certified child care center at her previous position and is now doing to same for Kiddie Academy of Rockwall. She has degrees in Child Development and Human Development: Public Heath and Nutrition. Amanda has been an early childhood Child Advocate, Lead Teacher, Staff Trainer, Curriculum Director, and Assistant Director. Amanda and her husband Sean have two beautiful children. 

• Perry and Lisa Kirk, Owners

  

  Hello, we are life time educators from Garland, Texas. Our love of children, education, and the dream of having our own school...   Read More

  Perry and Lisa Kirk, Owners

  Hello, we are life time educators from Garland, Texas. Our love of children, education, and the dream of having our own school makes Kiddie Academy of Rockwall the best of all worlds. Perry has over 25 years of experience as a teacher and prekindergarten through 12th grade curriculum and instructional technology consultant. Lisa has over 20 years as an elementary teacher. Our goal is to provide the finest educational child care in the Lake Ray Hubbard area. We have 3 children and 4 sweet grandchildren. Children have always been an important blessing and priority in our lives. Because of our strong love of education, children, and family we decided that preschool ownership would be the perfect fit for us. We began researching to learn as much as we could about different philosophies and characteristics of various preschools. After careful evaluation and much prayer, we agreed that Kiddie Academy met all the credentials we wanted as owners of a preschool. Kiddie Academy is educationally focused with the highest quality child care available!! We found what we were looking for in Kiddie Academy and know that the parents we serve and the children we care for will feel the same way!! As owners we are dedicated to providing a caring and nurturing environment, which promotes learning and growth for each and every child at our Kiddie Academy!!!

• Megan Tone, Director of Health Safety

  

  I have been a part of the teaching community for over 12 years. I started my teaching path by working at a...   Read More

  Megan Tone, Director of Health Safety

  I have been a part of the teaching community for over 12 years. I started my teaching path by working at a local camp where I taught children as young as 3.5 years of age how to ride horses. From there I grew from a summer counselor to Assistant Director of After School Programs and Summer Camp. Tom Sawyer Camps opened many doors for me and soon became an Assistant teacher for grades 2nd-6th. I attended Cal State, Northridge where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Child and Adolescent Development and Psychology. My husband Mike and 3-year-old son Jack live locally where we spend most of our weekends just enjoying each other's company and really doing weekend chores! For fun, and just a moment of breath, I love getting my nails done and making runs to Target that often lead to over shopping and unnecessary spending! Kiddie Acadamy is my new adventure and opportunity to be close to my son and seeking more growth in my ever-developing teaching world. I am excited to be apart of this wonderful community of Managers, teachers and families.

• Danielle Conway, Discovering Me 1 Lead Teacher

  

  Hi! My name is Danielle, and I have been working in childcare for 6 years. I am the lead teacher in Discovering...   Read More

  Danielle Conway, Discovering Me 1 Lead Teacher

  Hi! My name is Danielle, and I have been working in childcare for 6 years. I am the lead teacher in Discovering Me 1 and love seeing all of their little milestones and watching them grow. When I am not at work, I love spending time with family and friends, reading books and making memories.

• Rian Harwell, Curriculum Coordinator

  

  Hi! My name is Rian, I have been working in childcare going on eleven years now. I am the curriculum coordinator and...   Read More

  Rian Harwell, Curriculum Coordinator

  Hi! My name is Rian, I have been working in childcare going on eleven years now. I am the curriculum coordinator and I love going to work everyday ready to help teach and grow the minds of all our sweet kiddos. In my spare time I love to hang out with my husband, family and friends!