Meet Our Teachers!
Meet Ms. Donna!
I am LaDonna Woolsey, lead teacher, owner, and CFO (Chief Fun Organizer) with Woolsey Academy for Young Learners, a dedicated Early Childhood Education Professional with one of my favorite little learners! My goal is to walk along side your child and family as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally; as a whole child. I have a Certificate in Early Childhood Education, am a longstanding member of the CACFP, TEACH Missouri Grant Recipient, Licensed in Good Standing Child Care Provider in the State of Missouri, Community Partnership Grant Recipient, and NAFCC member. (Whew...that's a lot of info!) I am so excited to answer your questions. I wish you well and I hope you get to play today!
Ms. Nikki Roper is a full-time teacher with Woolsey Academy for Young Learners and we are SO excited to have her on board! Ms. Nikki comes to us from her previous career in Home Health caring for the elderly and people with disabilities in all stages of life. Her empathy and kindness shine with our little learners as well as her love for others and selflessness. She is a local resident, born and raised here in Southwest Missouri. When she isn't lending us her heart, she is busy being a mama to her two sweet and sassy young daughters. She routinely exceeds her Continuing Education Units in Early Childhood Education, is CPR/First Aid (Pediatric) Certified, is background and fingerprint cleared by the Missouri Highway Patrol and Family Care Safety Registry, and is Certified Safe Sleep. |
Mrs. Sam McCabe is a full time teacher with Woolsey Academy for Young Learners. She is a local Springfieldian and lends us her Early Childhood expertise of 7 years from her home state of North Carolina. She is the mama of one of our previous preschool students and the bonus mama of 3 teens!
Her and her husband, Adam McCabe, are music lovers and can often be found enjoying the weekend at one of Adam's shows as he tours around the 5 state area. Ms. Sam is energetic, animal loving, child-at-heart that loves to have fun with our little learners. She has been with us since October of 2022. She routinely exceeds her Continuing Education Units in Early Childhood Education, is CPR/First Aid (Pediatric) Certified, is background and fingerprint cleared by the Missouri Highway Patrol and Family Care Safety Registry, and is Certified Safe Sleep. |
Ms. Lainey Arthur is a graduate of Willard Highschool and joined our preschool as a floating assistant in Feb of 2024.
Her kind, loving energy is an asset to our little learners and her calm, quiet demeanor shines through her every interaction. Forever the team player, Ms. Lainey is creative, loving, sweet, and a quiet soul. She routinely exceeds her Continuing Education Units in Early Childhood Education, is CPR/First Aid (Pediatric) Certified, is background and fingerprint cleared by the Missouri Highway Patrol and Family Care Safety Registry, and is Certified Safe Sleep. Ms. Lainey is currently a student at OTC studying Psychology. She hopes to be able to help children in the Springfield area with her training and degree aspirations! |
These are a few of my favorite things.....
The method of child building discipline we offer for our students and families...
Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive system that I utilize with ALL the children in my care. It is positive, reflective and builds an excellent foundation for self-discipline that will benefit a child well into their adult years. This is THE method of discipline taught at Woolsey Academy For Young Learners each day.
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