My name is Michelle Manning, and I would like to introduce myself as your Director. I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri and I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a focus in Child Psychology from Old Dominion University. I have been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for more than 14 years and joined the Skipwith Academy family in 2014.
Throughout my career, I have held the positions of Teacher, Assistant Director, Education Support Specialist and currently, Director. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking and relaxing at home.
I always had an interest in the development of children, and it was my dream to be a part of their early education years. My favorite part of the day is playing with the children and seeing their smiling faces each day. I enjoy running a school that is fun as well as safe. The parents motivate me with the positive feedback about our school.
My focus for my school is to work together to create an enriching and educating environment for all. My love for children is what guides my career. It is such a rewarding experience to be able to watch these little ones grow into bright young children.
Respectfully,
Michelle Manning
Skipwith Academy is committed to supporting families and children in the communities we serve. We provide a variety of options for learning, not only based on the age of the child, but also his or her prior learning, maturity, and developmental stage. Our curriculum is based on a learning plan for meeting the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive needs of children using developmentally appropriate practices in a supportive environment.