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The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts

Meet Our Team

Each of the Wilmington Preschool of the Arts teachers and staff brings elements of excellence to the WPA team. Every WPA teacher is CPR and First Aid certified. Each of our lead teachers has a bachelor's or associate's degree and even our teacher's assistants are more than qualified with years of childhood education experience.  We also complete yearly furthering education classes with Smart Start of New Hanover County as well as attend the National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina each year.

Margie Butts

Owner

Margie obtains a Masters in Education

from UNC Charlotte. 


Tara Morrow

Director

Tara obtains an Associates in Early Childhood Education from Quinsigamond Community College. 

She has over 25 years of experience. 

Lindsay Sanderson

Assistant Director

3 year olds

Lindsay obtains an Associates in Early Childhood Education from Cape Fear Community College.

Tandra Canty

Pre-K

Tandra obtains a Bachelors in Family Studies 

from Mid Atlantic Christian University and is currently working towards her Masters in Marriage and Family Studies at Liberty University. 

She has 9 years of experience. 

Allison Jackson

3 year olds

Allison obtains a Regents Bachelors of Arts with heavy emphasis in Early and Special Education at West Liberty University. 

She has 5 years of experience.

Lynne Freedle

3 year olds

Lynne has worked in Early Childhood and Special Education for over 30 years. 

Taylor Saucier

3 year olds

Taylor obtains an Associates in Medical Assisting from Wayne Community College. 

She has ECE Credentials and 10 years of experience.

                        Julie Rukstelis                         4 year olds 

Julie has worked in Early Childhood for 9 years and has ECE Credentials. 

Autum Murphy

2 year olds 

Autumn is currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at Cape Fear Community College.

Diamond Roland

2 year olds 

Diamond has completed the ECE program at Hew Hanover High School and is currently enrolled at Cape Fear Community College. 

Kelsey Feit

4 year olds 

Kelsey obtains a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from The State University of New York College at Oneonta. 

She has 4 years of experience.

 

Amani Pugh

2 year olds 

Amani has completed the ECE program at New Hanover High School.

Molly Hamilton 

Dance 

Molly obtains an Associates in Arts from Cape Fear Community College.

She is a ballet Instructor at The Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts and has preformed in over 20 productions here in Wilmington. 

Estefania Lizarazo 

Afterschool/Spanish 

Estefania is currently working towards an Associates in Early Childhood Education at

Cape Fear Community College. 

She has 1 year of experience.

Nibbles

School Bunny

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"I love being able to take part in helping children learn and grow. Seeing a child achieve their goals that they've been working so hard for is such a great feeling, especially seeing the pride in their faces." 

Julie Rukstelis - 4 year olds 

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"I really enjoy working with 3-year-olds. This age is super fun! I learn the most from these children every day; their honesty, creativity, resilience, and endless energy keep me on my toes! It is up to me to guide them in their development and shape their character, in a positive way. Children motivate me to be a better person and helping them and their families is the most rewarding job I can think of!"

Lindsay Sanderson - 3 year olds

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"I love being able to make a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of children. Watching them gain knowledge

and confidence is beyond rewarding; I am grateful every day for this opportunity."

Estefania Lizarazo - Afterschool Teacher

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"I enjoy working with children because it's such a joy to pour into their lives and see them grow. I believe children are special gifts from God and I treat them all accordingly."

Tandra Canty - Pre-k

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"Being able to nurture and incorporate play with learning is not only rewarding but a blessing!"

Lynne Freedle - 3 year olds

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"When I first started working with kids it made me realize something. That I will never have another unhappy day as

long as I am teaching and helping these little people grow. Nothing in the world makes me happier!"

Allison Jackson - 3 year olds

Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!

"I love working with kids because it makes me happy to watch them learn and grow, and I get to be a big part of that."

Taylor Saucier - 3 year olds

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