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Servicing the Corsicana,

Navarro County,  TX Area

903-874-7037

Where a Lifetime of Learning Begins

Debbie has been Director of the Early Childhood Academy for the past several years. She came to the program with three years of early childhood experience as a teacher of 3 year olds. She has introduced and implemented the “Character Counts” curriculum to children of all ages. Prior to Debbie's work with children, she had been a practicing Registered Nurse for 30 years and continues to maintain a current Texas State License.  She is also CPR/ First Aide certified, a member in good standing with NAEYC and TLCCA. Debbie has over 120 clock hours in child care administration, and various child related courses. She has also completed a 30 hours course in recognizing child abuse. Debbie is also currently serving on the Early Childhood Advisory Board at Navarro College. Debbie and her husband Dennis, are the parents of three children ranging in age from 14 to 34 years old. Their youngest daughter is currently enrolled in the eighth grade at Collins Catholic School.

Brandi has come to us in 2007 with a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has been the Director of the Nursery at our local YMCA and has held a position as Nursery attendant at the First United Methodist Church for several years. Brandi and her husband Scott reside in Corsicana and are the parents of a teenage son that goes to school in Rice and a  beautiful little girl. Brandi is CPR / First Aide certified and has taken many child related courses, the most recent being 'Sexual Abuse & Molestation Awareness'. She is the calm in a sometimes rowdy 2 year old class. She is very loving and always has a moment to hold a little one in her lap. She is also very imaginative and creative and enjoys leading the children in Arts & Crafts and songs. Brandi is currently working on her degree in Early Childhood Education.

Carol came to us in 2009 to top off the wonderful 2K team. Carol has great ideas to make learning fun. She is a very creative teacher that enjoys teaching hands on activities. She has taught children for many years in the Corsicana School District., not to mention the five children of her own that she has raised. She has an overabundance of love and patience, the children affectionately call her "MeMe". She is also CPR / First Aide certified and has completed 18 hours of training in Early Childhood.

Celia began with us in 2008. Celia has worked for the local YMCA for several  years as the Site Director prior to coming to ECA . She organized and supervised all of their daily activities. She also was a Nursery Supervisor and a teacher of 2 year olds at one of our local churches. Celia has completed her studies at A&M Commerce in Early Childhood Education, as well as Elementary Education She has calm and organized style of teaching. She is very creative and enjoys teaching through 'hands on' activities.  Celia is a very loving and patient teacher, and the children warm up to her quickly. She is CPR/First Aide Certified.

Katie has worked with us for several years as a substitute teacher. She has grown up here in Corsicana and went to Collins Catholic School for 8 years. After High School and College she worked as a registered Intra Dermal Technician at one of Corsicana's Salons.  We were lucky enough to convince her to  come to ECA on a full time basis. She is wonderful with the children and the children love her. She helps to create a fun environment in our 3K class room.   Katie has completed 18 hours of Pre Service course for Early Childhood.  She is CPR/ First Aide certified.

Laurie has come to us with several years in at the CISD as a Teachers Aide.  She has completed her studies at A&M Commerce and is awaiting her certification exam. She is very fun loving and creative. She has the capability of making the most routine activities new and exciting.  She will be teaching the children the 4K curriculum, Music and Bible study along with Ms. Michelle. Laurie is a Corsicana native with two children. Laurie also holds a TDFPS  Directors License.

Michelle has joined our team in 2008, working solely in the 2K room with Ms. Brandi. She graduated up to Pre-Kindergarten Class.  She has many years' experience as a Teacher's Aide in the public school system. She has a very calm and quiet demeanor. She is both warm and loving to the children, and they love crawling up in her lap for a story. Michelle has helped raise her niece, who is a student  here at Collins Catholic School.  She is CPR / First Aide Certified and has completed eight hours of a Preservice course. She has also completed a course in 'Recognizing Autism'.