Ms. Bonnie joined The Learning Center team in March 2024. Seeing different generations integrate and connect is one of the many reasons she chose to join our team. Bonnie started her teaching career in 1993 at a preschool in Clearwater. She earned her Child Development Associate® credential and Director credential at Pinellas Technical College. Her hobbies include listening to music of all genres, antique cars, gardening, and traveling, with Greece as her bucket list destination!

Ms. Jessica joined The Learning Center team in May 2007, and her favorite part is building bonds with the kids, their families, and her fellow team members. She loves seeing the children master things that were really hard for them at the beginning and watching their confidence blossom. Jessica started teaching in 2005 at Operation PAR. She’s worked with every age, but voluntary prekindergarten has had her heart for the past 10 years. She earned her Child Development Associate® credential at Pinellas Technical College. Her hobbies consist of traveling, spending time with family, and all things spooky!

Mrs. Michelle has worked for The Learning Center since 1999 and is currently the longest employed teacher. The Teddy Bear Classroom is one of the infant rooms, and she absolutely adores the children, and she loves her job. Michelle has taken classes with the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Early Learning Coalition over the years, and she has her Child Development Associate® credential. She loves all things Disney and tries to make trips to the parks as often as possible.

Mrs. Nancy has worked at The Learning Center since 2002 and is the second longest employed teacher. The Teddy Bear Classroom is one of the infant rooms, and she absolutely loves spending time with the children! Nancy has taken classes with the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Early Learning Coalition over the years, and she has her Child Development Associate® credential. She has a sweet tooth, so she loves chocolate, and she has a good sense of humor!

Ms. Anna has been working at The Learning Center since September 2022. Her favorite part is meeting new toddlers and being the beginning of their learning journey. Anna started teaching in 2020. She went to the Art Institute of Tampa, where she received her bachelor’s degree. Anna is currently attending St. Pete College and pursuing a degree in English literature. Some of her hobbies include reading, writing books, painting and photography.

Ms. Whitney joined The Learning Center team in April 2024. Getting to know the families and children and seeing the progress the children make from their first day in the classroom to the last day has been her favorite part. Before starting her career in early childhood education in 2000, Ms. Whitney worked as a substitute teacher in local schools. She earned her bachelor’s in elementary education at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She loves being outside in her free time, especially if it includes taking walks on a beach! She also enjoys going to the gym, shopping, and spending time with animals.

Ms. Semiya started at The Learning Center in 2024. Her favorite part of being a teacher is getting to make a difference in the kiddos’ lives. She received her training online through the Department of Children and Families and started teaching in 2023. She is now working toward earning her Child Development Associate® credential at Pinellas Technical College. When Ms. Semiya is not teaching, she enjoys reading and painting her nails.

Mrs. Jenn has been at The Learning Center since 2009, helping these amazing little people with their own unique personalities become independent preschoolers. It brings joy to her life every day to receive their unconditional love and see them learn new skills and information. Jenn started teaching preschool in 2008, but she has been working in various forms of childcare since 1995. She received her Child Development Associate® credential from Pinellas Technical College and has continued her education through many avenues such as the Early Learning Coalition, Pinellas County Licensing Board, Florida Association for the Education of Young Children, and care courses. When Jenn is not at The Learning Center, she spends her time as a Girl Scout leader, being with family, singing, and putting together garage sale fundraisers for a variety of causes.

Ms. Gina started at The Learning Center in 2024. Getting to know the children and watching them grow and learn is one of her favorite parts of the job — she really loves being a teacher! She started working in childcare in 1997 while she was in high school. She went on to take childhood education classes at St. Petersburg College and later earned her Child Development Associate® credential at Pinellas Technical College. Ms. Gina is a mom to two boys and loves spending time with them. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys going to the park, bowling, and swimming with her sons.

Mrs. Annebil has been at The Learning Center since 2022. Seeing her students grow and learn is her favorite part of the job. She started working with elementary-aged children in 1990 in the Philippines. Annebil went to Glory National High School and graduated at Saint Vincent’s College in the Philippines with a bachelor’s in elementary education. In her free time, she enjoys going out for an adventure, shopping, traveling, blogging and crafting.

Mrs. Mary has been at The Learning Center since 2009. Helping the children develop their sense of humor and imagination is one of her favorite parts of being a teacher. She started teaching in 1992 and never turned back. Mary has her Child Development Associate® credential. In her free time, she loves eating and reading.

Mrs. Katie started at The Learning Center in June 2023. She enjoys teaching new and exciting things that make the kiddos eager to learn. She started working with children in 2004. She went to school at St. Pete College and Pinellas Technical College. Katie has her Child Development Associate® and Director credentials. Some of her pastimes include reading, playing video games, and going to Busch Gardens and concerts.

Mrs. Teresa has been at The Learning Center since 2021, and she absolutely loves being a voluntary prekindergarten teacher. She started her profession teaching children in 1990. Teresa went to school at the Philippine Normal University. She has her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in education. In her free time, she loves doing arts and crafts, singing and dancing!

Mrs. Denise began working at The Learning Center in the spring of 2022. She considers herself lucky to be a part of a great team. Everyone cares deeply about the children and their families. She has worked with children of all ages for many years. When she’s not at The Learning Center, Denise enjoys spending time at the beach and parks in the area.

Ms. Jelisa started teaching in 2023, and she couldn’t be happier than here at The Learning Center. Her favorite part of her role is spending time with the amazing team and wonderful kiddos! She loves seeing them learn and grow every day with nothing but love and smiles! Jelisa graduated from Gulf Coast Academy. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, collecting, drawing and shopping.