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Thank you for trusting your little learner with us. Meet the educators who make every day at Dream S.T.E.A.M. Academy joyful, safe, and full of discovery.
Latoya Blair is from Kansas City, Missouri and is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia (MIZ-ZOU), where she earned a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and soon after became a certified science and mathematics teacher. Latoya completed her Master’s degree in school administration from Lindenwood University in 2014, and continued her love for education by completing her Specialist degree in school administration from Lindenwood University.
Latoya has a passion for elementary education and early childhood learning and has dedicated her career to helping students grow their love for S.T.E.M. education. Latoya has two children, Kendyl and Kori, and enjoys helping children of all ages develop and grow into responsible contributors to the community.
Marilyn Washington is from Saint Louis, Missouri. Marilyn has 21 years of childcare experience and teaching early learners! Ms. Marilyn has completed certification in child development and has earned a Child Development Associate, and is currently enrolled at Columbia College for a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Marilyn currently serves as the Assistant Director at Dream STEAM Academy, where she manages operations and oversees teaching and learning. Marilyn has 8 children and loves to care for and learn how to improve childcare for the children she serves.
Every classroom is led by a caring educator who knows each little learner by name.
Ms. Ty comes to Dream STEAM with decades of experience, including over 10 years in the early childhood field. She is a passionate caregiver who dedicates time to teaching fine and gross motor skill lessons, as well as Spanish, counting, and letters.
Ms. T shares her gift in the 2-year-old classroom. She specializes in circle time and engaging children around age-appropriate learning and play!
Ms. Olga shares her gift in the 3 to 4 year old classroom. She specializes in Spanish/English curriculum implementation, writing, science, and art expression. Ms. Olga is a compassionate educator with 20 years in childcare!
Ms. Marilyn shares her gift in the 4 to 5 year old classroom and serves as the Center Assistant Director. She specializes in early literacy, and her goal is to have her class ready to read by the time they enter Kindergarten. Ms. Marilyn holds a certification in child development and is currently enrolled in school to receive her Bachelor’s in early childhood education!
Ms. Linda is the AM/PM operations supervisor. She enjoys engaging in activities with the students, prepares nutritional items for our STEMmies, and takes pride in the cleanliness of Dream STEAM Academy.
We’re growing! Our next assistant teacher will be introduced here soon. Interested in joining a team that loves what it does? See our current openings below.
We’re always looking for caring educators who love little learners. Check our current openings, or come see the classrooms for yourself.
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