Our Fantastic Staff
At Emerson Academy, we pride ourselves on hiring only the very best. Every member of our team—from senior leadership to our dedicated support staff—works hand in hand to make Emerson Academy the thriving, nurturing, peaceful, and enriching environment it is today.
Stacey Bell, M.Ed.
Executive Director/Co-Founder​
October 2007​
Ms. Priscilla
Infants Teacher​​, Caterpillars Class
November 2019
Ms. Connie
Toddlers, Ant's Class
September 2018
Ms. Pamala
Toddlers, Butterflies Class
April 2018
Ms. Jackie
Preschool, Bumblebees Class February 2026
Ms. Blanca
Pre-K 3, Dragonflies Class
May 2022
Ms. Stephanie
Pre-K 4, Fireflies Class
August 2023
Pedro Chapa
Head Chef
February 2019​
Sarah Johnson, M.Ed.
Development Director/Co-Founder​
October 2007​
Ms. Hannah
Infants Teacher​​, Caterpillars Class
April 2023
Ms. Margarita
Toddlers, Ants Class
December 2016
Ms. Sophia
Toddlers, Butterflies Class
February 2026
Ms. Criss
Preschool, Bumblebees Class
March 2022
Ms. Kristina
Pre-K 3, Dragonflies Class
August 2022
Ms. Emmy
Pre-K 4, Fireflies Class
December 2025
Alison Santos
Program Director
August 2016
Ms. Emily
Infants Teacher​, Caterpillars Class​
June 2023
Ms. Smitha
Toddlers, Ants Class
August 2022
Piggie Smalls
Campus Security
May 2024
Goats
Therapy Animals​
May 2024
Ms. Angelyse
Pre-K 3, Dragonflies Class
December 2025
Ms. Taryn
Pre- K 4, Fireflies Class
May 2024
Here are some parent testimonials:
“The staff cares about the kids, educates them, and prepares them for the transition to elementary school. I wouldn’t have my kids at any other daycare!”
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~ Elizabeth L.
“The staff is great! The curriculum is great! The children are loved, individuality is encouraged – and each child is helped along through their milestones. I highly recommend it."
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~ Laura T.
“Emerson Academy takes children of all abilities, which means that they offer specialized training to their teachers. This training has meant all of the difference in the world to us.”
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~ Heather S.