Little Learners Staff
Hands on loving teachers that teach children the love of learning.
Dedicated to helping your Little Learner have the very best start to their educational foundation, so they can fly!
"A Teacher's Heart ensures the very best start!"
Miss Launa
Founder/Owner
Miss Launa has spent her life dedicated to the passion of loving and educating young learners. Throughout most of her career she has written curriculum that has been used around the world. She is not only an expert in Early Childhood Education, she is also a mother of four which has helped her put a lot of thought in to the way things are done at our school. She started Little Learners when her oldest was turning three.
She designed the systems not only as an early childhood development and education expert but as a MOM who wants the best for her own children. Her love and life’s work has been poured in to the creation of Little Learner’s Academy. It is evident in all the special touches that make it different.
Miss Emmalee
Assistant Director/Lead Preschool Teacher
Miss Emmalee has been around LLA her whole life which makes teaching come naturally to her. Her heart is filled with joy when she is able to assist her students in reaching new milestones. She helps her classroom come to life by being silly and engaged with her students. Her students know they will always be greeted with a warm smile when they enter the classroom. We appreciate her dedication to continually improving our students experiences as our assistant director and lead teacher.
Miss Natalie
Office Manager/Kindergarten Teacher
Miss Natalie is an anchor at Little Learners Academy. She has been a part of the school since her adult children attended as preschoolers then she taught her for several years. Miss Natalie makes children and anyone she is with feel seen and safe. Her loving nature is a gift to her students. We are so grateful to have Miss Natalie on our team as our Kindergarten and office manager. She makes everything she does extra special!
Mr Craig
Co-Founder/Owner
Mr. Craig along with Miss Launa owns Little Learner’s Academy and is able to assist with overseeing special projects and any additional support that is needed at our school. He is lots of fun and has a heart for creating the special experiences each student has at LLA. We know that Santa parties, Dr. Seuss days and all of our technology wouldn’t be the same without him.
Miss Kim
Preschool Teacher
Miss Kim puts her heart into creating a loving and playful atmosphere in her classroom. She is a teacher that gets down on the child’s level, hears what they have to say and encourages them to explore their ideas. Miss Kim brings patience and joy to each of her classes and genuinely enjoys nurturing and caring for each of her preschoolers. She looks forward to each school year and helping her students immediately feel at home here at Little Learner’s.
Miss Reese
All Day Preschool Teacher
Miss Reese was an original Little Learner when she was in preschool. She brings her love of preschool from her own experiences here to her students now. She has a quiet strength that fosters a classroom where focus, fun and safety are always present. She also loves rewarding her students for all their good behaviors making each of them feel very special.
Miss Andy
Preschool Teacher
Miss Andy has a sweet, calm presence that makes all her students feel safe and loved.
She is super fun with puppets and storytelling which keep her students engaged and learning all class long! Miss Andy is an amazing artist and that also comes through in her students as she helps them learn the foundations of art. We love having all her many talents at Little Learners Academy!
Miss Mari
All Day Preschool Teacher
Miss Mari has passion for working with young children that shows through her patience and flexibility. She has the ability to recognize each child’s unique way of learning and uses effective teaching styles to help each of them grow and blossom. She loves seeing them build their confidence through new challenges. Miss Mari loves working alongside her students through laughter and play. She teaches them to shine!
Miss Marissa
All Day Preschool Teacher
Miss Marissa has been working in early childhood education since completing three years and certifying in her Highschool ECE program. Her students love that she is so small that sometimes it is hard to spot her among her students. She gets down on their level and connects in such a special way. She makes an impact that helps shape their little lives in this very special time of their development. We feel so licky to have her at Little Lesrners.
Miss Ava
Preschool Teacher
Miss Ava has a passion for teaching and it shows in her fun, warm, inspiring personality. She is dedicated in making sure each child explores their curiosity of learning and meeting their achievements.. Miss Ava has a unique way of ensuing that each child's interests and strengths are supported and loved. They leave her classroom with a great sense of value of who they are.