Sharon Wilkins, President of Wilkins Learning Center, is a multi-talented woman who has impacted the lives of parents, educators, and women throughout the country. As an early childhood educator of more than 35 years, her love for children has made her a two-time nominee of the Walt Disney’s Teacher of the Year award. Sharon was also inducted into the National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers. She is a gifted communicator for parent/teacher workshops as well as international conferences and has appeared on numerous radio and TV talk shows like Good Morning America, FOX News, and the Terri O Show. She has brought her motivational messages to a variety of professional groups and organizations nationwide.
AUTHOR OF… READY FOR KINDERGARTEN (Zondervan 2000) a popular and critically acclaimed book, endorsed by MOPS, now in its 16th printing (also available in Spanish). The Washington DC Times endorsed it as one of three resources to help parents prepare their children for the challenges of school life. Listed as a Top Ten choice of iparenting.com.
Sharon’s wisdom has been featured in… FOCUS ON THE FAMILY PUBLICATIONS, CREATIVE CLASSROOM, ANGELS, MOMSENSE, WOMAN’S WORLD, BABY TALK MAGAZINE, AND CHICKEN SOUPS BOOK.
Jennifer Wilkins’ heart and exceptional teaching skills helped her receive two nominations for Walt Disney Teacher of the Year Award early on in her career.
Under Jennifer’s expert guidance, children soar academically and socially through her fun, creative "Wilkins Way" teaching style. Jennifer knows the secret to learning: build respectful, caring relationships so every child feels valued and important – then knowledge will flourish! With a B.A. in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and four years of teaching 3rd & 4th grade, she helped create a new vision with her family in 2007 - a place of learning, love, and respect sprinkled with laughter and fun at the Wilkins Learning Center.
As an entrepreneur and co-owner, Jennifer speaks nationally to parents & teachers sharing the "Wilkins Way" of teaching. One of her students, described the Wilkins Learning Center as this; "It’s like a house of love, and learning’s fun!" The center’s positive effect in the community will have a lasting impact on generations to come.
Jennifer Wilkins
Melissa Wilkins-Wostl
Melissa Wilkins-Wostl’s heart for children can best be described in three words: Inspire. Encourage. Love. Children thrive in her outstanding teaching style and feel Melissa is their cheerleader! They know she cares deeply about their respectful character and academic success. Guiding and mentoring children, parents, and teachers fulfill her desire to make a difference. With a B.A. and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education with a Reading Specialist Endorsement, she taught Kindergarten through 2nd grades. After teaching 6 years in public school, her vision for her own early childhood center became a reality.
In 2007, Melissa and her family opened the Wilkins Learning Center. As co-owner and teacher, things took off! Word spread the 2nd year, and because of the huge demand, they expanded and opened the Miracle of Minds Preschool. A Kindergarten is planned in the near future and Melissa will design "Wilkins Way" curriculum to be available for purchase by other schools.
Melissa now speaks nationally and in the community about the "Wilkins Way" techniques and how they provide a nourishing environment. Everything at the Wilkins Learning Center is based on leaving a legacy of love.
This site last updated JANUARY 2012 WILKINS LEARNING CENTER Climb the Mountain of Knowledge, The Wilkins Way®
