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"AT LAKESIDE, WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CHILDREN!"
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Management and Teachers
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Owners Sue and Dana Hockensmith
Dana and Sue Hockensmith opened the center in 1992.They are active in participating in the facilities daily operations. Dana and Sue live only three miles away from Lakeside and have been married since 1971. They have three children; two daughters who are now adults and a son who died in August 2001. Their son, Philip, was a resident at the Pony Bird Home-a facility in Mapaville, MO for profoundly and severely mentally handicapped adolescents and young adults. Sue and Dana are co-founders of Pony Bird, which opened in 1977, and continue to serve on the Board of Directors. Sue is a former elementary school teacher, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri State University and has her certification to be a director of a child care facility. She served on the Parkway Board of Education and Desoto Public School Boards. Sue remains active in the community. Dana has practiced law for almost 35 years in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School. He is the former attorney for the Autism Society of America, as well as for many other organizations serving children. |
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| Director Laura Hockensmith Laura Hockensmith started at Lakeside in November 2008, as a teacher in the
One-Year-Old Classroom. She became the Business & Marketing Director in April 2009. Laura became the Director in January 2011. |
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Assistant Director Andrea Decker She lives in Imperial with her husband, Steve, and daughter, Taylor.
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Lakeside's Supervisor's
Mrs. Angie has been a part of the Lakeside Family since 2000, 11 years! She opens the Academy daily, assists the Director and Assistant Director with many responsibilities, has her Class E Driver's License, and works with the children and teachers. Mrs. Angie is also Lakeside's Kitchen Manager/Cook. She is responsible for planning snacks and lunches, orders our food and beverages, and cooks everyday. Mrs. Angie prepares tasty and healthy foods for our children, while always adhering to State Licensing Rules and Regulations! Mrs. Angie is married to Wally and has a 13 year-old daughter, Paige.
Patty Read - Closing Supervisor Mrs. Patty has worked at Lakeside since 1992 - the day Lakeside opened its doors. She brings years of experience and nurturing to the classroom children daily. Mrs. Patty closes the Academy in the evenings, helps manage the teachers, works in classrooms, manages our Buses and has her Class E Driver's License. Mrs. Patty is married to Paul and has 2 children, Tabitha and Christopher. All three of her grand children attend Lakeside.
Karrie Left Hand - Infant/Toddler Coordinator Mrs. Karrie has cared for children at Lakeside since 1992!!! She has the patience of a saint, brings years of knowledge to the classrooms, and is up to speed on the new trends with infants and toddlers! Mrs. Karrie specializes in our Infant/Toddler classrooms. She assists the Director with enrollment, teacher training, family communication, and has new ideas daily. Mrs. Karrie also has her Class E Driver's License. Mrs. Karrie is married to Rob and they have 6 children, ages 5-18. All of her children have attended Lakeside, or they are with us now!
Mrs. Chris has been a Teacher at Lakeside since 2005. She is the Lead Teacher throughout the school year for our Before and After School Program. Mrs. Chris is our Summer Camp Extravaganza Coordinator throughout the summer. She implements new ideas, assists the Director with hiring of Summer Teachers, plans the children's groups and activities, and trains her Teachers daily. This is a major undertaking annually to plan our 10-week program . Our children have a fantastic learning experience, while having a blast! Mrs. Chris has her Class E Driver's License. She is married to Jeff, and they have two daughters, Sabrina and Eve, both who attend Lakeside during the Summer.
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| The Lakeside Staff Our teachers have varying levels of education-college, experience in early childhood education and child development; and experience in child care. We have lead teachers as well as assistants who receive in-service training each month. Licensing procedures require 12 hours of continuing education classes each year. Every staff member is required to take a CPR class (provided by the local fire department) and a tuberculin test on an annual basis. Lead teachers and administration have First-Aid training. All teachers and staff also are required to get the hepatitis A shot series and a physical exam prior to service at Lakeside. All teachers must pass a background check administered by the State of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services. |
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Lakeside teachers form a strong partnership with parents. This allows both teachers and parents to have good communication, which greatly benefits the child. We encourage strong communication between Lakeside teachers, parents, and the school. Cross-training is provided for all teachers at Lakeside. This encourages teachers to know the developmental stages of each age and gives them experience with all age groups. |
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© Lakeside Children's Academy
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Angela Thomas - Senior Supervisor
Christine Wick - Summer Camp Coordinator