Meet Director Theresa Unger
My name is Theresa Unger and I am the Director at Learn Play Grow. I began at Weinacker’s Montessori School in 2016 as a Preschool teacher at our Hillcrest location and then became the assistant director in 2017. I have worked in the child care field for over 15 years. I received my Associates Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix.
My goal as Director is to ensure your children are provided a safe, loving environment in which they can grow and learn as they develop throughout their early childhood. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your children as they explore their childhood years.
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- Preschool – Sensorial
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- Preschool – Math
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- Toddler – Practical Life
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- Preschool – Cultural
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- Preschool – Language
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- Preschool – Cultural
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- Preschool – Sensorial
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- Preschool – Sensorial
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- Infant – Cuteness
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- Transition – Sensorial
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- Toddler – Sensorial
Diane Eddlemon
Hi, my name is Diana Eddlemon. I am currently the Lead Preschool teachers at Learn Play Grow. I started working at this location in 2018 as a preschool assistant.
I graduated from Heritage Christian School in 2004. I worked briefly at Weinacker’s Montessori School on Dauphin Street in 2008. I taught K4 in 2011 in a traditional private school. I have also educated my four children for seven and a half years.
I love teaching the preschool years because they are so full of wonder and excitement! It’s such a joy to watch preschoolers learn!
In my free time I love to spend time with my husband and kids, crochet, read, drink coffee, and love on my 2 cats.
Bobbie Dixon
Hi, my name is Bobbie Dixon. I began working at Weinacker’s Montessori in December of 2015. Currently I am the Toddler lead teacher, although I have worked with every age group at some point. In 2014 I graduated from The University of South Alabama with a BA Degree. In 2017 I received my Infant/Toddler Montessori teaching diploma. I enjoy spending time with my fur babies and my family when I am free.
Dornita Allen
My name is Dornita Allen and I am currently the primary infant teacher. I graduated from Murphy High School in 2010 and attended Bishop State Community College for two years. I recently became a mother to a beautiful baby girl. I started working for Weinacker’s in 2011 at the Midtown location as the infant room assistant and moved to the University location in 2014. I received my American Montessori Infant/Toddler certification in 2014. I chose this career because I enjoy watching the children grow and develop into their own little individuals and reaching their milestones along the way.
Maxine Williams Dockens
My name is Maxine Williams Dockens aka “Mac Mac”. I am married to David Dockens. We have one daughter, two sons, and one grandson. Our son, Brandon Williams, attends The University of Alabama. I have worked at the university location for 20 years. I have been in the childcare field for 39 years. I truly enjoy working, cooking, and driving the children to school every day. It is a joy to see their smiling faces each morning!
