OUR ROOTS

Thank you for taking the time out to visit our web page and showing interest in Academy of Eminence. My name is Starkeshia Ray, and I am the proud owner here at AoE. My passion is childcare and that resonates in the quality I strive for in my unique, boutique, home and center based optional preschools where we play a vital role in your child's development! At a young age I knew I was highly interested in the education of children. Soon after I graduated White Station High(class of 2010), I obtained my Child Development Associate (CDA). As this passion grew I decided to enroll in college to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary (primary) Education to provide the best structure for my scholars with an all time goal of pursuing all scopes in this field. I have now worked with children for the last 15 years. During those years I have had the chance to educate a wide variety of ages and stages from 6weeks-12 years old. 

 

My philosophy has grown out of my experience as a teacher and from my education. As a child care provider, I am actively involved in guiding, stimulating, and encouraging growth in young children. We are very passionate about our commitment to each family enrolled at the Academy.

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Through-out the years I have learned that child care needs to go beyond learning. Before a child can learn they must feel comfortable in a safe and healthy environment; this positively fosters children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. I feel that a positive environment is needed in order for children to fully understand love, encouragement, and respect. Although it is important to teach them curriculum; we owe it to the children to acknowledge them as an individual. Each child will be recognized for their unique strengths and supported in equitable inclusion. 

 

My motto is - "Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." -Willa A. Foster