Phone: (251) 344.8755
Fax: (251) 344.3077
Address: 227 Hillcrest Road • Mobile, AL 36608
Meet Director Tracy Southwick
Hi! My name is Tracy and I am the Director of WMS Hillcrest. I joined the Weinacker’s family in March 2023. I have worked in the childcare industry for over 25yrs. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and continue my annual trainings to keep up with the latest and greatest information - everyone should learn something daily. My parents started their preschool when I was 3yrs old so I have spent almost my entire life in preschools. I learned very early on the management and ownership side of the business. I worked my way from teacher assistant to general manager of our 4 centers to part owner of one of them. Childcare is my passion and I absolutely love making a difference in a child’s life.
Originally, I am from Ft Myers, FL. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have 2 amazing teen girls. We also have 5 dogs, 1 guinea pig and a few fish. We left Ft Myers in 2017 to move to Saraland, AL for my husband’s job. We love the small community feel as well as the slower pace that Mobile County has to offer. In my spare time, I love hanging out with my family and dogs, I enjoy beach fishing and watching crime and medical dramas.
Meet Assistant Director / Toddler Lead Lakeisha McCall
Hi, my name is Ms.Keisha and I was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Mobile. I am the proud mom of three beautiful children and the oldest of five siblings. Being the oldest of five, I found my joy of teaching and taking care of small kids at a young age.
At sixteen, I started volunteering at a local daycare center and after graduating from high school I began working at the center on a full-time basis. I worked in a few different centers before coming to Weinacker’s in November of 2021. I love working with children and have about twenty years of experience in child-care. I have tons of training and am currently enrolled in school to get my bachelor’s in early childhood education. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, shopping, and spending quality time with family.
Meet the Teachers
Aaron Jones
My name is Aaron! I'm a happily married fur-mom. I love reading, crafting, video games, and music.
I have taken courses for early childhood care and business administration/ finance. I have completed multiple Montessori training programs and have increased my knowledge of the curriculum and pedagogy every year! I love creating new work/materials for my class and seeing the happiness on their faces when they discover new work on the shelves of our classroom!
I love to see that spark in a child’s eye when they finally master that thing that they have struggled with. Being the one that guides a child through mastering new skills is an amazing feeling, that brings me so much joy!
- Hi, I’m Keisha! I am the proud mom of three wonderful children and I’m the oldest of five siblings. Being the oldest of five, I found my joy of teaching and taking care of small kids at a young age. At sixteen, I started volunteering at a local daycare center and once I graduated high school, I began working at that center full-time. I have worked in a few other centers before coming to Weinacker’s in November of 2021. I have twenty years of experience in child-care and I love working with children. I also enjoy the administrative aspects of childcare and that is why I double as the center's Assistant Director. Over the years, I have taken tons of trainings and currently working to get my CDA. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, shopping, traveling, and spending quality time with my family.
JasiminMcCants
I grew up in Mobile, Alabama and began working at Weinacker’s Montessori – Hillcrest campus in October of 2020. I am typically a bubbly personality and genuinely care about the littles ones in my care. Children are a joy to my heart and make each day so much better. I am a proud mother myself of one son, Jhase who is currently seven years old.
We have a great team at the Hillcrest campus that truly feels like family. My goal is to make sure that each child receives the best care and love that they all deserve. I have always worked in the infant room, though I have helped out in every age group. Currently, I am the lead Infant teacher. Working with children has always been a passion of mine especially in the early stages of development. I am excited to have the opportunity to take a lead role in the classroom and within the company again this school year. I love my job!
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