Our Philosophy

At Mary, Mother of the Light Academy, we believe in providing environmental stimulation through educational play and exposure to varied learning experiences.  We encourage social interactions, independence, and problem solving as the children seek to expand their interests and abilities through relationships with other children and with their teachers. We want children to develop a love for God, a love for learning, a love of people, and a love of life!  A rich early childhood educational experience is a sound basis for later school years and a healthy adult life.

Our Mission

The mission of Mary, Mother of the Light Academy is to meet each child’s individual needs and enhance his or her learning in the Catholic educational tradition. As educators, we are aware that each child will develop according to his or her environmental surroundings and internal time clock. It is our educational objective to develop children's social abilities, emotional capabilities, physical skills and spiritual growth in a warm, loving, and secure environment.

MEET THE DIRECTOR:

As an advocate of Early Childhood Education, my passion is in Social & Emotional Development. I feel at home and in my best element when I'm working hands-on with families, children and teachers.

For over 25 years, I have dedicated my life to this field. All 3 of my children have grown up in a preschool setting with me. What a blessing that has been to be a working mother and have my children in the same environment.

I have taught for many years, and worked with every age group —but for the past 15 years I have been a Director. My profession is my everything! My staff, students and the families mean the world to me. I enjoy being involved with the kids, I love planning and leading special school family events, being a support to the parents but most importantly, the bond between myself the parent and the child is what I strive for. When that is achieved, trust is formed, love is created and learning is so much more successful.

We are an extension of your family and it takes a partnership between home and school for a child to achieve early learning success.

Michelle Jones
Director, MMOLA