About Us
OUR MISSION
Coastal Learning Center exists to provide a part time, faith based, high quality foundational education to prepare your child for their educational journey. At CLC, you will find that the students are provided ample opportunities for developmental play and one-on-one/small group academic instruction. We also provide a safe, consistent, supportive, and nurturing environment where children can grow in their physical, cognitive, emotional and social health.
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At CLC, we offer a combination of developmental play and academic teaching
Our kids receive one-on-one or small group instruction each day, as well as have an independent task to complete, time to play in centers, and have access to art each day.
Our classrooms are structured, but also offer a flexibility to meet each child’s needs.
We believe each child is a gift and we encourage biblically based stories & character in our classroom.
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-Experienced & supportive staff
-High quality & specialized instruction
-Part-time, flexible school year schedule
-Hands on & manipulative learning
-Exposure & access to artistic creativity
-Outsource of speech & occupational therapy through Therapy Kids
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Through our values and curriculum, we hope to promote these thing for your child during their time with us:
-A strong & positive self-image
-Knowledge of being created & designed for a purpose
-Knowledge of being a valuable member of our learning community
-Ability to use classroom materials appropriately
-Ability to understand and adhere to safe & clear boundaries
-Increased ability to problem solve & critically think
-Increased creativity in artistic ability
-Taking on age-appropriate responsibility & leadership roles
Meet the Teachers
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Lisa has an Elementary Education degree form UNCW and was Nationally Board Certified in 2008 as an Early Education Generalist. She taught in the Pender County School System from 2003-2012. She was a lead PreK teacher for three years at Northside Weekday Preschool, currently homeschools her children, and is a co-coordinator for the homeschool co-ops in the community. (Zoo Crew & Culture Club)
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Heather DeVane is the Front Desk Specialist & a Teaching Assistant at CLC. She graduated with an Associates in General Studies from Cape Fear Community College in 2010. While attending CFCC, she worked with Easter Seals UCP and was an on-campus counselor with Power of Play. After graduation she became a Nationally Certified Phlebotomist and worked with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Physicians Group in the lab department as a lab tech and phlebotomist.
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Rachael has a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, but left the medical field to start her family. She worked in the Pender County School system from 2004-2011 assisting in the Kindergarten, First Grade, and ESL classrooms. Rachael was also a lead PreK teacher at Northside Weekday Preschool for four years.
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Amy Cathey is our in-house Homeschool Lead & Teaching Assistant. She received a Bachelors Degree in Family & Community Services from East Carolina University and her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of NC Charlotte in 2013. She has worked previously for Onslow & Pender Counties in the Headstart Program, as well as substituting in her local district while raising her family.
“Lisa Bullard and Rachael Adams both have a passion for working with children and seeing them reach their highest potential in all areas. They have created an environment of safe learning, as well as opportunities to explore, grow, ask questions, and have fun!
Coastal Learning Center
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CURRICULUM
We use a variety of curriculums, such as Abeka, Handwriting Without Tears, and Open Court to guide and gauge instruction.
They are not used verbatim in the classroom setting.
Lesson plans are tailored in accordance to the needs of the students individuality and differentiated for the classroom levels.
We use numerous resources and outsource anything we may need.