About Us
About Us
Passion for Early Childhood Education
At Little Scholars Child Development Center, we believe that every child deserves a strong, loving, and inspiring start in life. Since opening our doors in 2015 in Glenwood, Illinois, we have proudly served families in Glenwood and the surrounding communities with exceptional early childhood education and care.
What Makes Us Unique?
Excellence in Education
We are committed to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support each child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Partnership with Families
We value strong, respectful relationships with families, recognizing parents as a child’s first and most important teacher. We work together to support each child’s unique journey.
Nurturing Environment
Children thrive in safe, caring spaces. Our educators foster kindness, empathy, and emotional well-being through love, consistency, and encouragement.
Individual Growth
We believe every child is unique. Our programs are designed to recognize and support individual learning styles, interests, and developmental needs.
Meet The Owner
Shalanda Terrell
Shalanda Terrell
Has been in the early childhood education field for 30 years. Has three children of her own.
Has earned a degree in early childhood education and still continues to learn and grow her knowledge in the field. She comes from a long family educators, with her mom owning a child care center in Calumet City, who has been in this field herself for over 40 years. Shalanda has a passion for children and it shows in how Little Scholars was built. She also teach other teachers on ways to better learn this field. She is also a person who gives back to the community and has a big heart.
Meet Our
Educational Board
Our faculty is composed of highly educated professionals who embody the values we instill in our students. They are more than teachers; they are mentors, role models, and leaders who support students’ academic journeys and personal growth.
Each educator at High-class Educated Role Models® Academy is committed to inspiring a love for learning, encouraging critical thinking, and fostering a growth mindset. Our faculty includes specialists across various disciplines, all dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and enriching educational experience.
Margaret Dennison
Pastoral Principal
Sharonda Turner
Director of Operations
Dr. Allyson Copeland
Deputy of Education
Margaret Dennison
Pastoral Principal
Sharonda Turner
Director of Operations
Dr. Allyson Copeland
Deputy of Education
Naeema Britton
Counselor of Students & Directors
Cassandra Jenkins
Director of Care Services for Students & Families
Ayisha Deloatch
Director of Teaching, Learning, & Assessment
Ronald Wiley
Director of Arts & Community Engagement
Naeema Britton
Counselor of Students & Directors
Cassandra Jenkins
Director of Care Services for Students & Families
Ayisha Deloatch
Director of Teaching, Learning, & Assessment
Ronald Wiley
Director of Arts & Community Engagement
Excellence and Growth
Join Our
Community
At High-class Educated Role Models® Academy, we’re more than a school. We’re a family committed to guiding each student to reach their full potential academically, socially, and ethically. We invite you to become a part of our community, where excellence, integrity, and leadership are at the heart of everything we do.