administration
Brad Hand
Jevene Barton
Brad Hand
Director
brad@thelearningcommunityfw.com
"I believe that young children are the strength of our future. How and what they are taught at an early age will shape them for the rest of their lives. Our passion for and love of children is what motivates us to work with them and watch them grow and develop into individuals that are independent, responsible, social and caring adults. Everything we do is done to help them become successful as leaders in a society that is looking for answers."
Kim Anema
Jevene Barton
Brad Hand
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Assistant Director
kim@thelearningcommunityfw.com
"Early childhood education gives children a head start to success in their school-aged years. Being a part of those first years of education for a child is a very rewarding position to hold. Positive interactions can give children the security they need to succeed in their education. I enjoy being a positive part of each child's day."
Jevene Barton
Jevene Barton
Jevene Barton
Curriculum Director
jevene@thelearningcommunityfw.com
"I count myself lucky to be with these children every day. I call my students 'my kids' because in the 2 years that we are together they are not just on my class list; they become part of my heart. At this stage, they are like little sponges, and I love being a part of their learning. I have a love for art and creativity, so I love to bring that into my learning experiences. We can get pretty messy in room 16 and we love every minute! In my classroom I focus on each child’s development. Our learning is based around play, the curriculum and children’s needs and interests. We make sure they are ready for their next journey in their education. My biggest influence is my amazing son. He has encouraged my passion for teaching. He has shown me that there is no mold for a child. Each child creates their own mold for themselves to learn and explore. We are creating an environment to make their learning fun, adventurous and of course messy!"
Infant - toddler teachers
Vicki Apat
Michelle Scribner
Michelle Scribner
Infant - Toddler Lead Teacher
Room 16
room22@thelearningcommunityfw.com
"I believe the purpose of education is to give children the tools they need to be successful in life. These tools include guidance, belief in ability and encouragement. All the activities and experiences in my classroom include certain basics that contribute to children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Communicating with children allows them to understand the consequences when things go wrong and when things go right. A good learning environment is where children feel well cared for and where they can express themselves. A hug goes a long way to making a child feel safe and secure."
Michelle Scribner
Michelle Scribner
Michelle Scribner
Infant - Toddler Lead Teacher
Room 15
room15@thelearningcommunityfw.com
"Birth to age 2 is a crucial time for children to experience love, safety, and predictability. In my classroom we are very purposeful in the way we talk to the children. We speak in calm voices, explain what to expect from one transition to another and provide positive redirection at an age appropriate level. We are always experiencing new things to better understand the world around us. I strive to help my children build concrete roots to build on later in life."
Preschool Teachers
Dawn Sowles
Krystal Elkins
Kiera McKenna
Preschool Lead Teacher
Room 19
room19@thelearningcommunityfw.com
"I enjoy working with young children and seeing the joy and excitement when they learn something new. I strive to make sure all children in my room feel that they are important and loved. My main goal in my classroom is to make sure all children acquire the skills they will need to go on to kindergarten."
Kiera McKenna
Krystal Elkins
Kiera McKenna
Krystal Elkins
Krystal Elkins
Krystal Elkins
Preschool Lead Teacher
Room 24
room24@thelearningcommunityfw.com
" I have always enjoyed working with young children. It always brings joy to my heart watching the children in my class grow and learn. I love celebrating with them on their successes and being there to provide support for their struggles. My classroom is a safe space for learning and I strive to make sure each child feels safe, valued, and loved each time they walk into my room. My goal for my children is to prepare them and give them the necessary tools to do well in their upcoming school-aged years."