About Launchpad Schoolhouse
The Launchpad Community
The Launchpad Academy is a small, Progressive-Montessori private school. Our team takes a student-centered, collaborative approach to guiding learning experiences for children from birth through 8th grade. Teachers are empowered to create and implement individualized learning plans tailored to each individual student.
The Launchpad Academy team-members each take the time to get to know every family and every child, not just the children in their class or department. Our culture is that of an extended family, and we foster healthy parent/teacher partnerships that are mutually respectful with the well-being of the child at the center.
Megan Sierk, MS. Ed, Director
Megan Sierk, MS. Ed, Director
Megan Sierk, MS. Ed, Director
Ms. Megan is the founder and director of The Launchpad Schoolhouse, which inspired the growing Launchpad Community and includes The Launchpad Academy.
"My oldest son has a high IQ, an ocular impairment, and ADHD. As a mom, I felt guilty trying to force him to fit into an educational mold that wasn't made for him. As a public school teac
Ms. Megan is the founder and director of The Launchpad Schoolhouse, which inspired the growing Launchpad Community and includes The Launchpad Academy.
"My oldest son has a high IQ, an ocular impairment, and ADHD. As a mom, I felt guilty trying to force him to fit into an educational mold that wasn't made for him. As a public school teacher I felt frustrated being forced to "teach to the middle" when 20% of my class was bored because they already knew the information, and another 20% of my class was falling behind because they hadn't properly learned the previous skills.
I didn't want to see my son or my students lose their spark of curiosity and love of learning, so I tried something different. That was the beginning of The Launchpad Initiative."
Marie Imbeau, Lead Teacher
Megan Sierk, MS. Ed, Director
Megan Sierk, MS. Ed, Director
Ms. Marie brings many ideas and skills to the students at The Launchpad Community with her 10+ years of early childhood classroom experience. Marie is our Preschool Lead-Teacher and Assistant Director. Marie loves teaching art and doing crafts with the students as well. Fun Fact: Marie was Landon's (Megan's oldest) preschool teacher in
Ms. Marie brings many ideas and skills to the students at The Launchpad Community with her 10+ years of early childhood classroom experience. Marie is our Preschool Lead-Teacher and Assistant Director. Marie loves teaching art and doing crafts with the students as well. Fun Fact: Marie was Landon's (Megan's oldest) preschool teacher in 2012! Megan loved Marie as a teacher for her own son so much, that she knew she had to recruit her to join The Launchpad Community!
Justin Sierk, Teacher
Megan Sierk, MS. Ed, Director
Dee Yancey, MLIS, Library, Media Specialist
Mr. Justin has many roles in The Launchpad Community. Justin is our technology teacher and teaches students how to build computers, repair technology, and use technology. Justin also teaches our students Spanish and introduces them to several musical instruments including guitar, piano, ukulele, flute, and accordion. He wears many hats
Mr. Justin has many roles in The Launchpad Community. Justin is our technology teacher and teaches students how to build computers, repair technology, and use technology. Justin also teaches our students Spanish and introduces them to several musical instruments including guitar, piano, ukulele, flute, and accordion. He wears many hats as he heads the maintenance of our facility, caring for our grounds and class pets as well!
Dee Yancey, MLIS, Library, Media Specialist
Dee Yancey, MLIS, Library, Media Specialist
Dee Yancey, MLIS, Library, Media Specialist
Ms. Dee is our Librarian-Media Specialist. Dee received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University in Indianapolis and was a classroom teacher for several years in Georgia. Her love for reading and inspiring children to read led her to earn her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carol
Ms. Dee is our Librarian-Media Specialist. Dee received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University in Indianapolis and was a classroom teacher for several years in Georgia. Her love for reading and inspiring children to read led her to earn her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina. As an elementary school librarian in Georgia for ten years before retiring, she served over 600 Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade students each year. She now enjoys retired life in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She joins us through Zoom for library time each week.
Bridget Ring, Zoo Specialist
Dee Yancey, MLIS, Library, Media Specialist
Amanda Harrel, Library, Media Specialist
Ms. Bridgett is our Dickerson Park Zoo student educator. She visits our school with a new animal theme each month. Using a variety of activities, coloring sheets, and real animals from the zoo, she is passionate about teaching our students about animals and conservation.
Amanda Harrel, Library, Media Specialist
Dee Yancey, MLIS, Library, Media Specialist
Amanda Harrel, Library, Media Specialist
Ms. Amanda is our Greene County Library visitor. She comes to our school with new books, reads to our students, sings, and offers other literacy enrichment activities to encourage the love of books and learning.
What Makes Us Different?
At Launchpad Schoolhouse, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. As an Indepdendent Montessori school, student needs are our focus, not government-imposed targets. We put trust in your intuition and expertise as an educator, and respect your knowledge of your students. We empower you to create and foster a supportive learning environment that best supports your students. We are looking for people to lead our community using their natural talets and strengths, while empowering others around them.