Lipscomb's Learning Center

Lipscomb's Learning Center Staff

We realize that our staff is the most valuable component of our center. The quality of our program is directly related to the quality of our staff. We strive to provide a working environment that provides cooperation and support for all staff.

We require all of our lead teachers to either have a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent, or to be enrolled in the appropriate coursework within the first six months of employment. We also require that they obtain annual additional training with the hope that all employees will eventually complete their degrees. We require all teacher aides to be at least 16 years old and to be enrolled in the Child Care Services Occupational Home Economics Program at their high school, or to be enrolled in the NC Early Childhood Credential coursework.

All staff have a health physical completed, a criminal background check, and a reference check and are fingerprinted prior to employment.

Along with the required education and paperwork, our top priority is to make sure our staff are loving, energetic people. We want to be sure they enjoy the time they will be devoting to your children every day.

Meet Our Staff!

Our staff are among the most dedicated teachers in the childcare industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.

Leona Ellis has 12 years experience as Head Cook at Lipscomb's Learning Center. Her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is knowing that the children enjoy the food that she has cooked. Her bright, smiling face is a wonderful addition to our childcare community.

Zan Lipscomb is the Assistant Director at Lipscomb's Learning Center. Serving 14 years as the 4 & 5 year old Lead Teacher during morning hours, Zan holds her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as North Carolina Credentials 1 & 2. Her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is that she knows that she has a great boss and children that love her.

Misty Hamilton has been with Lipscomb's for 9 years and is currently the Lead Teacher in the 3 year old classroom. Misty has her North Carolina Credentials 1 & 2. Her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is the smiling faces that she sees every morning when she gets to work and the wonderful friendships she has with her fellow staff members.

Kristy Carrol is the Lead Teacher in the Infant (6 weeks to 12 months) classroom and she has been with Lipscomb's for 8 years. Kristy also has her North Carolina Credentials 1 & 2, and says her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is the joy she gets when she holds a child and feels their loving arms around her neck.

Tara Woodard is an 18 year childcare veteran who came to work at Lipscomb's one year ago. Tara is the Lead Teacher with the After school Program during afternoon hours and Lead Teacher in the toddler room during morning hours. She has her North Carolina Credentials 1 & 2 and BSAC Administration 1 & 2. Her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is the family-like atmosphere she feels when she comes to work every day. She says there is nothing that can compare to the joy she feels working with the kids every day.

Brittany Joyner is a 2 year Lipscomb's employee who has her North Carolina Credentials 1, and is currently working on Credentials 2. She is the Lead Teacher in the 2 year old classroom, and her favorite part about working with the children is being able to teach the children something new that they can enjoy.

Patricia Olive is the Lead Teacher in the toddler room, and has been with Lipscomb's for 16 years. Patricia has her North Carolina Credentials 1 & 2 and says that her favorite part of working at Lipscomb's is the love she gets from the children, and the loving and caring atmosphere at Lipscomb's Learning Center.

Curtissa Dixon is an Floating Teacher at Lipscomb's Learning Center. She has her North Carolina State Credentials and has an extensive background working in childcare. Her favorite part of her job is having the opportunity to work with the future of America.

John Lipscomb is an Assistant Teacher as needed at Lipscomb's Learning Center. He is also one of the Van Drivers, transporting students to and from school and on field trips safely. John says his favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is that he is able to work with his family in a business that is one of the most respected institutions in the Clayton area.

Naomi L. Johnson is the Director at Lipscomb's Learning Center who has 35 years of experience with the company. Naomi has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as North Carolina Credentials 1 & 2. She does all the behind the scenes work at Lipscomb's and is Lead Teacher in the 4 & 5 year old classroom during afternoon hours. Her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is carrying on the tradition of excellence that her mother, Joyce L. Canady, began when she opened Lipscomb's Learning Center in 1963.

Joyce L. Canady is the Owner of Lipscomb's Learning Center, which she founded over 40 years ago. She has her Bachelor of Science in Teaching from Meredith College and many years of experience teaching both in the public school and preschool setting. Joyce visits the center daily to visit with the children and employees. Her favorite part about working at Lipscomb's is seeing that her dreams have come true when she looks into the eyes of the children at her center.

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