Every child's potential growth and development will rise to great heights when the love of learning and a desire for discovery is instilled.
Every child's potential growth and development will rise to great heights when the love of learning and a desire for discovery is instilled.
At The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts we are committed to instilling a life-long love of learning, while providing a nurturing atmosphere that helps promote a positive image in all of our children. We offer quality care that you can depend on. We are your child's home away from home!
At The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts we are committed to instilling a life-long love of learning, while providing a nurturing atmosphere that helps promote a positive image in all of our children. We offer quality care that you can depend on. We are your child's home away from home!
Meet Our Team
Everyone On Our Team is First Aid and CPR Certified
Meet Our Team
Everyone On Our Team is First Aid and CPR Certified
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Owner/Director
Owner/Director
Masters Degree in Education/Public Health, UNC Charlotte, previous faculty UNC Chapel Hill
Orton Gillingham Trained Dyslexia Tutor
Woodcock-Johnson tester
20 years exp. working with students from elementary age to medical school
Linda Hedrick
Linda Hedrick
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
BA English, UNC Wilmington
Level III Administrator
Level 10 Early Educator Certification
Artist and Illistrator
Meghann Williams
Meghann Williams
Co-Lead Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
Co-Lead Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
BS Early Childhood
Certified PreK-6th
University Arkansas at Little Rock
12 Years Elementary Classroom Experience, National Board Certification in Early Childhood
Abbie Kostern
Abbie Kostern
Co-Lead Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
Co-Lead Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
BA degree in K-6 Education from NC Wesleyan College,
6 Years Experience
Christine Kennedy Cathy Slany
Mother/Daughter Team
Christine Kennedy Cathy Slany
Mother/Daughter Team
Silly Sea Turtles 3/4 Yr Old
Silly Sea Turtles 3/4 Yr Old
Christine: Associate in Early Childhood, SUNY Cobleskill, NY, Directors Certificate, Wake Tech, Former Director and Asst Director WPA, 17 Yrs Field Experince
Cathy (Mimi): 20 Years as a Nanny, Retired 2013, Online Classes and Workshops
Tina Kutter
Tina Kutter
Co-Lead Teacher
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr Old
Co-Lead Teacher
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr Old
Admin I and II, Credentials 1 and 2, ECE Level 7, Former Owner of Licensed In Home Daycare, 30 Years Field Experience
Katie Cook
Katie Cook
Co-Lead Teacher
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr Old
Co-Lead Teacher
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr Old
Bachelors in Communication UNC Wilmington, Currently UNCW student MA teaching, Former Summer Camp Director, Pre-K Ballet, Kids Acting Coach Insight School of Acting. 10 Years Early Childhood Experience
Mary Walsh
Mary Walsh
Co-Lead Teacher
Giggling Guppies
15 Mo/2.5 Yr Old
Co-Lead Teacher
Giggling Guppies
15 Mo/2.5 Yr Old
BA Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Formerly Substitute Public School System for 5 Years
Emily Bannerman
Emily Bannerman
Co-Lead Teacher
Giggling Guppies
15 Mo/2.5 Yr Old
Dance Instructor
Co-Lead Teacher
Giggling Guppies
15 Mo/2.5 Yr Old
Dance Instructor
UNC of the Arts, Ballet and Modern Dance, Early Childhood Credential, Freelance Dancer, 6 Years Instructor Experience, Wilmington School of Ballet with Dancers of All Ages and Special Needs
Sarah McAlear
Sarah McAlear
Floater
Music and Movement Instructor
Floater
Music and Movement Instructor
Early Childhood Credential, 10 years experience, Instructor at Dance Arts Conservatory, Home Care Nurse
Jessie Johnson-Smith
Jessie Johnson-Smith
Floater
Floater
Associate in Arts and NC Teaching Credentials from Cape Fear Community College. Childcare Staff at YMCA
Cassidy Skinner
Cassidy Skinner
Substitute
Substitute
Associates in Arts, Cape Fear Community College
Currently Junior at UNC Wilmington majoring in Biology
© 2017 The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts
© 2017 The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts