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
Elizabeth Dinko
Elizabeth Dinko
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
BA Theatre Ed, Meredith College Raleigh
Previously NCDPI Certified K-12
10+ years classroom experience in public/private education
Angela McConnell
Angela McConnell
Lead Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
Lead Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
Previous teacher and director at Little Chapel On the Boardwalk Preschool
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
Kristen Shimmoller
Kristen Shimmoller
Co-Lead
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr
Old
Co-Lead
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
Hannah Mauldin
Hannah Mauldin
Co-Lead
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr
Old
Co-Lead
Sparkling Starfish 2/3 Yr
Old
BA Elementary Education
UNC Wilmington
Former teacher at Wrightsville Beach Elementary School
Emily Bannerman
Emily Bannerman
Assistant Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
Dance Instructor
Assistant Teacher
Dancing Dolphins Pre-K
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
Katie Cook
Katie Cook
Substitute
Substitute
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
© 2017 The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts
© 2017 The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts