Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the Learning Express Pre-School and Elementary School. We appreciate your interest in our programs and are excited to introduce you to what our school has to offer through our experience, dedication and family pride.

It has always been my determination to positively influence the lives of children. With a BA degree from King’s College, I began my career in the field of education as a 2nd grade teacher at a private school. Teaching was such a rewarding experience for me, and I continued my work in the classroom for 10 years. Following my role as a teacher, I assumed the position of Principal at the same private school. However, my vision was always to open a childcare center of my own. Not just any center, but one that offered a quality educational program in a loving and safe environment. My vision was fulfilled when I opened the doors to The Learning Express in 1994. At the time, The Learning Express was one of the first childcare centers in the area, and to this day, we are still one of the only centers to specialize in a Pre-School program for three and four year olds.

The Learning Express is not a franchise – it is privately owned and operated. Because of this, we take great personal pride in our school and the programs we offer. At The Learning Express, we believe the children, parents and faculty are like extended family, and as the Owner, it is important to me to be on-site to be with my “family” on a daily basis.

In addition to the family pride we have in our school, we bring a leadership team of individuals with experience, continuity and dedication. Our Pre-School Director, Trish Herkins, and Elementary School Principal, Wendy Burris have been with The Learning Express since its inception in 1994. Now my daughter, Jennifer Valentine, who was also a member of the original Learning Express team in 1994, is joining me in this family venture as the Owner/Administrator of our new Elementary School, Learning Express Academy. She is carrying on the family-oriented values that have been the foundation of our program for the past thirteen years.

Together with all of our teachers and staff, we would like you to join us in providing the best foundation possible for your child by allowing us to share in the awesome responsibility to “start your child on the right track!”

Best Regards,

Kathy Gordon
Founder