About the Teacher

My name is Ms. Courtney

My name is Ms. Courtney, and I’m the proud mother of three young girls. Before staying home to raise my family, I spent my career immersed in Early Childhood Education, working with children from infancy through school age. My journey began as an Assistant Teacher in a multi-age classroom and grew into passion-driven roles in teaching, curriculum development, and educator training.

After earning my degree in Education and my Early Childhood certification, I became the Director of a large corporate learning center—a role I loved deeply until stepping away to welcome my first child.

While my daily focus shifted to raising my own daughters, my heart never left early childhood learning. That passion inspired me to build Learn and Play Hooray!—a warm, engaging space created for you and your child to connect, play, and grow together, backed by years of experience and love.

Inspiration

Meet my Family

When my family relocated to North Carolina just before the pandemic, I found myself in a brand-new place—with a baby girl in my arms and two preschool-aged children by my side. As the world slowly reopened, I longed for the sense of community I had back home. I searched everywhere for programs where my daughters and I could connect, learn, and grow, but options were still scarce.

Then came a turning point. I noticed a simple community inquiry asking what programs families wanted to see in our new local center. I reached out, shared my ideas, and during that conversation, everything clicked: I had the power and passion to create the very space I was looking for.

That’s how Learn and Play Hooray! was born—a warm, joyful community where parents, grandparents, and caregivers can connect alongside their little ones. It’s more than just a class; it’s a place to form lasting friendships, build a supportive network, and experience stress-free learning filled with laughter and heart.

You’ll also often see my own girls coming along as my little "teacher’s assistants"! They love helping out, and the children are always so excited to see them and play together each week.

I hope you’ll feel right at home in our classes—welcomed, supported, and surrounded by joy. I can’t wait to meet you and your family!