Meet your Teacher
Dedicated & Certified
Class Teacher
My name is Jane Ledesma and I am the director of Kids' Classics Academy. I am a certified school teacher and I am passionate about education in our community. I have a Bachelors degree in music education and I have spent many hours volunteering at local Elementary Schools and Middle Schools. I taught Orchestra at Mt Nebo Middle School for three years. I taught English online through Zoom for children ages 1-14 for four years helping kids with reading and speaking. I have taught private violin, viola, and piano lessons for children and adults for the last twelve years. This is my third year teaching Preschool and have LOVED IT! I am excited for this new opportunity to be able to serve my community and work with young children--I love teaching and I love children! I am the mother of two beautiful boys. I am fluent in Spanish and am excited about the benefits of exposing children at this crucial age to a second language. I am certified in CPR, Safe Food Handling, Child Care Development, and Pre-School Education. I am looking forward to meeting you and your families!
Substitute Teacher
“Hi! I am Shinnea Simmons and I am so excited to work with Jane at Kids' Classics Academy. I am a licensed teacher with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a minor in Elementary School music. I love kids and seeing them light up with understanding about the world around them. I have worked at Elementary, Middle, and High schools as a substitute teacher, and as a teacher's assistant in a 4th grade class for four years. I have spent many hours volunteering at Elementary Schools doing various tasks, including helping children with their reading. I am the mom of two amazing kiddos and nanny two additional girls during the week. Needless to say, I am surrounded by children and I love it! I enjoy exploring the mountains, beaches and pretty much anything outdoors, but also love curling up with a good book. I am so excited to meet you and your kids!”
