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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 of the Wilmington Preschool of the Arts teachers and staff bring elements of excellence to the WPA team. Staff education includes; Masters in Education, child development and family studies, North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials, North Carolina School of the Arts, communication studies, psychology, music, foreign languages and decades of early childhood education experience. Every WPA teacher is CPR and First Aid 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 of the Wilmington Preschool of the Arts teachers and staff bring elements of excellence to the WPA team. Staff education includes; Masters in Education, child development and family studies, North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials, North Carolina School of the Arts, communication studies, psychology, music, foreign languages and decades of early childhood education experience. Every WPA teacher is CPR and First Aid 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-CoLead
30 years of Education Experience including K-12 and Early Childhood Education
University of NC at Wilmington-
Bachelors in French and K-12 Education Licensure
Mom of 4
Gigi of 1
Little Leonardos-CoLead
30 years of Education Experience including K-12 and Early Childhood Education
University of NC at Wilmington-
Bachelors in French and K-12 Education Licensure
Mom of 4
Gigi of 1
Tiffany Knight
Tiffany Knight
Little Leonardos-CoLead
8 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
West Virginia University -
Bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies
Mom to be of 1
Little Leonardos-CoLead
8 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
West Virginia University -
Bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies
Mom to be of 1
Christine Kennedy
Christine Kennedy
Petite Picassos-Lead Teacher
20 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
Suny Cobleskill -
Associates in Early Childhood Education
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Mom of 2
Petite Picassos-Lead Teacher
20 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
Suny Cobleskill -
Associates in Early Childhood Education
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Mom of 2
Cathy Slany
Cathy Slany
Petite Picassos-Assistant Teacher
20 years of Early Childhood Experience
Mom of 2
Mimi 0f 5
Petite Picassos-Assistant Teacher
20 years of Early Childhood Experience
Mom of 2
Mimi 0f 5
Megan Peterson
Megan Peterson
Mini Monets-Lead Teacher
9 years of Early Childhood Experience
University of NC at Wilmington-
Bachelors in Psychology
Mom of 3
Mini Monets-Lead Teacher
9 years of Early Childhood Experience
University of NC at Wilmington-
Bachelors in Psychology
Mom of 3
CeeCee Rendleman
CeeCee Rendleman
Mini Monets-Assistant Teacher
7 years of Early Childhood Experience
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Mom of 1
Mini Monets-Assistant Teacher
7 years of Early Childhood Experience
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Mom of 1
Emily Bannerman
Emily Bannerman
Dance and Art Instructor
5 years of Early Childhood Experience
NC School of the Arts -
Ballet and Modern Dance
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Dog Mom of 1
Dance and Art Instructor
5 years of Early Childhood Experience
NC School of the Arts -
Ballet and Modern Dance
NC Early Childhood Credentials
Dog Mom of 1
Zoe Laackmann
Zoe Laackmann
Music Instructor
5 years of Early Childhood Experience
University of NC at Wilmington-
Majoring in Music Performance with a French Minor
Music Instructor
5 years of Early Childhood Experience
University of NC at Wilmington-
Majoring in Music Performance with a French Minor
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Owner
14 years of Education Experience including K-12 and Early Childhood Education
University of NC at Charlotte - Masters in K-12 Education
NC Early Childhood Credentials
NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Mom of 2
Owner
14 years of Education Experience including K-12 and Early Childhood Education
University of NC at Charlotte - Masters in K-12 Education
NC Early Childhood Credentials
NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Mom of 2
Katie Cook
Katie Cook
Director
7 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
University of NC at Wilmington - Bachelors in Communication Studies
NC Early Childhood Credentials
NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Mom of 1
Director
7 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
University of NC at Wilmington - Bachelors in Communication Studies
NC Early Childhood Credentials
NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Mom of 1
Jessie Smith
Jessie Smith
Assistant Director
5 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
Cape Fear Community College -
Associate in Arts
NC Early Childhood Education Credentials
NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Mom of 2
Assistant Director
5 years of Early Childhood Education Experience
Cape Fear Community College -
Associate in Arts
NC Early Childhood Education Credentials
NC Early Childhood Administration Credentials
Mom of 2