ABOUT US
Young children are naturally inquisitive. To them, EVERYTHING is new, exciting, and full of potential. Unfortunately, not every classroom or learning environment offers children the opportunity and the creative space to work through their own ideas.
At Little Leonardos we believe in BIG IDEAS. We encourage divergent thinking. We know that young children who believe in the power of their own creative thinking and who are encouraged to develop problem-solving skills, will become enthusiastic learners.
We have designed a fun and engaging curriculum that offers opportunities and creative space for children to work through their BIG IDEAS alone and as part of a team.
We live in a fast-paced and ever-changing world. Right now, there is a great need for out-of-the-box thinkers in the workforce and in the world in general. We believe that with proper encouragement, our students can be future innovators.
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”
Albert Einstein
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
CHRIS BURKE
Chris has been teaching young children in the Atlanta area since 2006. In addition to being a co-founder at Little Leonardos, she runs the art studio at First Presbyterian Preschool in Midtown. Chris studied Art History and has a BA from Roosevelt University and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is passionate about art and following the art world. She loves sharing this passion with her students and giving them confidence and skills that they can use throughout their lives.
JESSICA SMITH
Jessica is the tinker lab teacher at First Presbyterian Preschool and is the co-owner of Little Leonardos. She has been a preschool teacher since 2007, with two of those years having been spent teaching in South Korea. Jessica is originally from Kentucky, which is where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of the Cumberlands. She eventually relocated to Georgia, where she earned her master’s degree in Teaching and Learning. Over the years, Jessica has grown even more passionate about her work and feels it’s ever so important that children find joy in learning.