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
Meet Our Team
Each one of the WPA teachers brings an element of excellence to the WPA team. With education including, Masters in Education, North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials, North Carolina School of the Arts, public speaking, psychology, music, foreign languages and more. Along with education, every WPA teacher is CPR and First Aid trained and certified. 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.
Each one of the WPA teachers brings an element of excellence to the WPA team. With education including, Masters in Education, North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials, North Carolina School of the Arts, public speaking, psychology, music, foreign languages and more. Along with education, every WPA teacher is CPR and First Aid trained and certified. 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.
Susan Laackmann
Susan Laackmann
Little Leonardos (Pre-K)
Co-Teacher
Little Leonardos (Pre-K)
Co-Teacher
Mary Krakower
Mary Krakower
Little Leonardos (Pre-K)
Co-Teacher
Little Leonardos (Pre-K)
Co-Teacher
Christine Kennedy
Christine Kennedy
Petite Picassos 3/4 Yr Olds
Lead Teacher
Petite Picassos 3/4 Yr Olds
Lead Teacher
Cathy Slany
Cathy Slany
Petite Picassos 3/4 Yr Olds
Assistant Teacher
Petite Picassos 3/4 Yr Olds
Assistant Teacher
Jessie Johnson-Smith
Jessie Johnson-Smith
Mini Monets 2/3 Yr Olds
Co-Teacher
Mini Monets 2/3 Yr Olds
Co-Teacher
Megan Peterson
Megan Peterson
Mini Monets 2/3 Yr Olds
Co-Teacher
Mini Monets 2/3 Yr Olds
Co-Teacher
Emily Bannerman
Emily Bannerman
Art and Dance
Instructor
Art and Dance
Instructor
Sarah Mason
Sarah Mason
Music and Movement
Instructor
Music and Movement
Instructor
Mallory Beckett
Mallory Beckett
Spanish Instructor
Afternoon Teacher
Spanish Instructor
Afternoon Teacher
Sarah McAlear
Sarah McAlear
Music and Movement Instructor
Music and Movement Instructor
Sarah Mason
Sarah Mason
Music and Movement
Instructor
Music and Movement
Instructor
Zoe Laackmann
Zoe Laackmann
Afternoon Teacher
Afternoon Teacher
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Owner
Owner
Linda Hedrick
Linda Hedrick
Director
Director
Katie Cook
Katie Cook
Assistant Director
Assistant Director