Team Member Since: January 2019
Hi, my name is Jordan and I am the Assistant Director here at Heritage Learning Academy. I have been in childcare for over 10 years, most recently as the Two’s A teacher here at Heritage Learning Academy before becoming the Assistant Director. I adore working with children and have four of my own, three girls and one boy! I enjoy taking my kids to sports and just being outside with them, especially enjoying all that the Texas outdoors has to offer. The thing I love about working in childcare the most is that each child is different and unique. I enjoy watching them grow up and become their own person. I love watching the children enter school with a smiling face and ready to take on the day.
Team Member Since: June 2021
Hello! My name is Christina. I am originally from Rhode Island where I attended Roger Williams College. I have worked in childcare on and off, from summer camp counselling, to being a nanny and working at in home child care centers. I can usually be found enjoying time with my family or cheering on FC Dallas. I love spending time with young children as they always brighten my day. I have a daughter who also attends Heritage. I am excited to continue my teaching journey with the Pre-Kindergarten class.
Team Member Since: August 2023
Hi my name is Brittany Hirschfelder and I have been a part of Heritage Learning Academy family since August 2023. I have been working with children for 13 years teaching fundamental gymnastics and the past two years teaching preschool and infants. I truly enjoy working with children and seeing their smiling faces every day. The best part of this career is watching the children grow and achieve milestone after milestone. In the little free time that I have, I love to bake and watch movies with my husband and kids. I am excited to work with your children as they learn and grow here at Heritage Learning Academy!
Team Member Since: September 2010
September 2010. I graduated from The Colony High School in 2009. I really enjoy watching children learn and grow. I am the Preschool teacher and my goal is to work with children to help them develop a beginning understanding of basic math, literacy and science concepts. Even though they are only three years old, each of my children loves learning new things every day. They are often eager and excited and it is wonderful to watch. Coming to work and seeing the children’s smiling faces and eagerness to learn inspires me to be the best teacher I can. I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding job!
Team Member Since: November 2022
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Hello! My name is Danielle and I am new to the Frisco community. I have a Bachelors Degree in psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso. I have a previously worked as an after school counselor and my hope is to find an alternative teaching certification in order to become a preschool teacher. I look forward to working in the Transitions classroom and being able to build a relationship with both of the children and parents.
Team Member Since: August 2015
Hello! My name is Du Ra Lee. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in education from Dongguk University and worked in the educational field for 5 years in Korea. I moved USA in 2003. My husband and I have two children, Jason and Jamie. After coming to America, I worked as a bilingual teacher in a preschool. During that time, I attended Collin College where I focused on the Montessori learning philosophy for young learning. I truly believe a good educational environment is the most fundamental element for the children’s future. I believe children should be respected for the unique persons they are and that my support as their teacher will connect them to a self-initiated, life-long love of learning. I really enjoy helping the children learn and grow and I am so happy to be part of Heritage Learning Academy and be a part in this valuable journey.
Team Member Since: July 2019
Hello! My name is Elle Parkin. I graduated in 1998 from Wattana High School in Bangkok, Thailand. I worked as a childcare professional in Bangkok and London, UK for 13 years. I got married and moved to Frisco, TX in 2010. My husband and I have two beautiful girls. I love working with children and became a certified Montessori teacher in 2014. I have experience teaching children ages 12 months to 5 years old. I am very passionate about early childhood development and strongly believe in leading by example. My goal as both a teacher and mother is to create a safe environment to help children learn and grow. I am happy to be part of the Heritage Learning Academy team.
Team Member Since: March 2023
Hello, my name is Emily and I have been working at Heritage Learning Academy since March of 2023 and already feel like family. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years now and love everything about it. I like to watch a child’s face light up every time they learn something new. I love seeing their reactions to figuring something out, it’s such a wonderful feeling to get to come to work and see what is in store for that day and to learn with them. I am so Thankful that I get to be a part of your child’s life each day.
Team Member Since: December 2018
Hi, my name is Janelle and I have lived in Texas for 18 years and moved from Louisiana in 2005. I have two girls and one boy who have given me 6 grandchildren…all boys.
I started working as a cook in childcare in 2006 and it brings me a lot of joy as I deliver healthy meals to smiling faces each day and love that the kids get excited when “Ms. Janelle” walks in the door. I enjoy adding love to everything I do, shhh…don’t tell anyone it’s my secret ingredient.
Team Member Since: May 2023
Hello, my name is Jodi Payne and I started working at Heritage in May 2023. After 40 plus years working in healthcare, I've found a much needed and rewarding change at Heritage, working around babies, Toddlers and meeting their parents. The challenges are different, but the bonds I've formed with these sweet kiddos are proof that early learning matters so much. It's also what brings me back each and every day with a grateful smile on my face.
Team Member Since: July 2007
Hello! My name is Kristen. I have been with Heritage Learning Academy since July of 2007 teaching Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten. I am originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan and moved to Texas in 2007. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University. I have experience teaching children from Toddlers to the elementary school level. I truly enjoy working with children and seeing their smiling faces everyday! I do everything I can so the children can learn and, at the same time, have fun. Some of the activities we do with the children in Pre-Kindergarten along with our curriculum are letter and number recognition, sight words and reading, practice writing our name, science and cooking experiments, sensory play and art projects. I am very passionate about teaching and feel very fortunate to be part of helping children achieve their fullest potential!
Team Member Since: September 2012
Hello! My name is Lauren Gleghorn and I graduated from The Colony High School in 2011 and have lived in Texas my whole life. I am the mother of beautiful twin daughters and one handsome little boy. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I love this profession; it’s so rewarding getting to see them grow and learn new things every day!
Team Member Since: November 2022
Hi! My name is Leah and I have been part of the Heritage family since November 2022. I am enrolled at Collin College to obtain a degree in criminal justice, but my long term plan is to work as a child advocacy lawyer and work with kids who need someone who will listen to their voices. I love working with kids, and working here has helped me gain a new perspective on my passions. Being the after school teacher, my goal is to create an environment where children feel comfortable to be themselves without any judgment. I believe it is important for kids to feel safe in a classroom setting, while also maintaining boundaries. I hope to give the kids I work with exposure to different activities they may have not been interested in before, as I am a very crafty person and love doing any kind of art in my free time, so spreading that passion to them is important to me as well. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have working at this center and I am excited to see what the future holds!
Team Member Since: March 2021
Hello! My name is Lourdes Castillo. I am from Monterrey, Mexico but I grew up in Garland TX. A couple years ago I moved to McKinney to attend Collin College where I am currently enrolled working towards a degree in education. I recently starting working with Heritage Learning Academy in March 2020 and I have loved every minute of it! I have always looked after young children ever since the age of 14 and enjoy helping them grow into intelligent young adults. Although I am quite new at teaching I feel confident that I can provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for each one of your amazing children. In the little time I have spent with them I have already made great connections and we all have had so much fun learning everyday. I look forward to continuing to aide their intellectual and emotional development as part of this great team!
Team Member Since - August 2022
Hello, my name is Melissa and I have been working at HLA since we moved here back in 2021. I have three children that I get to watch, learn and grow while attending Heritage as well. I come from a large family where babysitting was constant. Raising my own children has been the light of my life and now being able to help others with their infants has been a joyful experience. As a teacher my goal is to provide my students with the love and attention they need to learn and grow… It’s a privilege to get to do it every day.
Team Memeber Since: January 2023
Team Member Since - March 2022
Hello! My name is Violeta, and I grew up in Romania with an extended family of over thirty family members. My family values growing up were to be the best and help others become their best. I have a Master of Science in Agro-Turism as I love nature and people. I am extremely excited to be working at Heritage Learning Academy and to help guide the precious children to grow and develop every day. I hope you will stop by and visit so we can get to know each other and better learn how I can support the development of your children.
2755 Timber Ridge Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 335-3335