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Staff

We are committed to providing the best educators for your child. Primary teachers will be required to meet training expectations for child care licensing as well as maintain a CDA credential or degree in Early Childhood Development (or related field). Core study teachers will require a Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Education or Early Childhood Development as well as experience working with young children.

Casey Abel - Director
Our Director is Casey Abel, a native central Texan with over 10 professional years in Child Development. Casey is a Tarleton State University Kappa Omicron Nu honor graduate with a B.A. in Human Sciences, Child & Family Studies.

Joy Johnston - Academic Advisor
Joy is a Master Teacher with over 33 years of experience in teaching children of all grades and levels in the public schools. She is certified to teach children from early childhood through grade 12. She is also a reading intervention teacher working with young children who experience difficulties.


Coaches

Our Coaches Our "coaches" are certified in YC protocols in addition to having a minimum Bachelors Degree. Prior experience working with young children is also required.


 

Bill Hawkins - Master Coach

Bill is a former Texas high school coach and educator with 25 years of experience. He was selected twice to be the Fort Worth Star Telegram " Softball Coach of the Year".