Experience and education are of upmost importance when choosing teachers to educate our youngest learners. All of our teachers have degrees in education and many years of experience working with children both in and out of the classroom setting.
Our director, Hilary Graves, received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education at the University of Central Missouri. She earned her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri Columbia. She has taught in the Lee's Summit, Harrisonville and Independence school districts as a kindergarten teacher and as a Parent Educator. She was named Teacher of the Year in the Cass RIX school district in 2004
When Miss Hilary is not at the preschool you can find her curled up with a good book, on the pickleball courts or enjoying dinner at a Mexican restaurant. She enjoys watching her daughter, Georgia, take to the stage in local theatre productions and oldest daughter, Hazel, perform in the LSHS Golden Guard. Iced tea, trail mix and dark chocolate help fuel her for the day when she stays up late to watch the Chiefs or Royals win.
We have a returning cast of teachers for the 2023-2024 school year which includes Miss Angela, Miss Dianna, Miss Lesley, Miss Nancy, Miss Courtney and Miss Brandi. Check out a glimpse of their hobbies and favorite things below. Better yet, set up a tour of our preschool to meet them in person!
Our Teachers Favorite Things
Miss Angela
Birthday: June 15th
Place to Shop: Target
Restaurant: Chipotle
Drink: Coffee and Sparkling Water
Snacks: Dark Chocolate and White Cheddar Popcorn
Miss Dianna
Birthday: August 28th
Place to Shop: Target, Amazon, Old Navy, Bath and Body Works
Restaurant: Houlihans, 54th Street, McAllisters
Drink: Coffee and Lime-Flavored Drinks
Snacks: Snickers, Paydays, Dill Pickle Chips, Takis
Miss Brandi
Birthday: January 29th
Place to Shop: TJMax and Hobby Lobby
Restaurant: Mexican
Drink: Caramel Macchiato and Rootbeer
Snacks: Reese's Pieces and Jalapeno Chips
Miss Nancy
Birthday: June 29th
Place to Shop: Hobby Lobby and Amazon
Restaurant: Chipotle
Drink: Coffee and Sparkling water
Snacks: Dark Chocolate Almonds, Ferroro Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates, Lindoor Dark Chocolate truffles, Flavored Popcorn
Miss Lesley
Birthday: June 29th
Place to Shop: Target and Hobby Lobby
Restaurant: Jose' Peppers
Drink: Vanilla Latte and Coffee and Strawberry Limeade
Snacks: Cheese and Crackers
Miss Courtney
Birthday: January 5th
Place to Shop: Target
Restaurant: Chipotle (Or anything Mexican!)
Drink: Coffee and Tea
Snacks: Anything salty or chocolate