The Wilmington Preschool of the Arts
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Each of the Wilmington Preschool of the Arts teachers and staff brings elements of excellence to the HPA team. In addition to decades of early childhood education experience combined and education ranging from Masters in Education to the North Carolina School of the Arts, every HPA 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.
Each of the Wilmington Preschool of the Arts teachers and staff brings elements of excellence to the HPA team. In addition to decades of early childhood education experience combined and education ranging from Masters in Education to the North Carolina School of the Arts, every HPA 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, M.Ed
Margie Butts, M.Ed
Owner
Owner
Tara Morrow
Tara Morrow
Director
Director
Tiffany Knight
Tiffany Knight
Little Leonardos Co-Leader
Little Leonardos Co-Leader
Emily Bannerman
Emily Bannerman
Dance and Art Instructor
Dance and Art Instructor
Allison Jackson
Allison Jackson
3 year olds
3 year olds
Lynne Freedle
Lynne Freedle
3 year olds
3 year olds
Taylor Saucier
Taylor Saucier
3 year olds
3 year olds
Lindsay Sanderson
Lindsay Sanderson
3 year olds
3 year olds
Kimberly King
Kimberly King
Pre K
Pre K
Estefania Lizarazo
Estefania Lizarazo
Afterschool Teacher
Afterschool Teacher
Cathy Slany
Cathy Slany
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
"I love teaching art and dance to children because I love watching them express themselves and evoke their creativity
and self-esteem."
Emily Bannerman - Dance and Art Instructor
Emily Bannerman - Dance and Art Instructor
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
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
Lindsay Sanderson - 3 year olds
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
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 Lazarazo - Afterschool Teacher
Estefania Lazarazo - Afterschool Teacher
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
"I love being a teacher because it gives me the ability to not only love and nurture students but to see them grow
physically, emotionally, and educationally. There is nothing more inspiring than to see the face of a child who has
mastered a new skill."
Kimberly King - Pre K
Kimberly King - Pre K
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
"I love teaching/working with young children because it allows me to see happiness and love through their eyes."
Tiffany Knight - Little Leonardos
Tiffany Knight - Little Leonardos
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
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
Lynne Freedle - 3 year olds
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
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
Allison Jackson - 3 year olds
Read what our teachers have to say about their love for teaching!
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
Taylor Saucier - 3 year olds