Dr. Keya Alexander is a Chicagoland native with over 16 years of experience as a forward-thinking educator. She served as an Early Childhood Teacher in multiple school districts including Chicago Public Schools. In these positions, Dr. Alexander held various roles as a Reading Specialist and in Instructional Design. Dr. Alexander earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and a Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership from Argosy University-Chicago. She is the CEO of Mother Goose Children’s Academy, a wife, and mother of two young boys. Dr. Alexander is an advocate for robust early learning opportunities for children birth through age 8 who works continuously to improve quality, strengthen family connections, and build strong community partnerships.

Kellye Bryant, the Director of Mother Goose Children’s Academy, has worked in the field of Early Childhood for over 25 years. She has served young children in centers across Chicagoland. Ms. Kellye studied Early Childhood Education at Chicago State University and Kendall College. She has extensive experience in supervising and training staff and cultivates a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children and families. As the mother of four children and Nana of two granddaughters, Ms. Kellye understands the need to feel peaceful when leaving your child in our care and confident that your child is receiving the best care filled with developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. When asked about her work, Ms. Kellye responded, “I love working with children and families and could not imagine working in any other field!”

For over 40 years, Dr. Latrice has focused her work in two areas: the connection between physical movement and learning; and the relationship between parental involvement and school success. Featured and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business, Tribune, Parents Magazine, USA Today, Essence, and Entrepreneur Magazine; she is an expert in the field of Applied Cognition and Development. Dr. Latrice is known as the Mother of Preschool Fitness from appearances on FOX, NBC, WGN, and Extra. Through her workshops and seminars for Action for Children partners, MOST – for School Agers, McCormick Center’s Leadership Connections, Chicago Metro AEYC, Healthy Start, and the US Navy; she was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Women’s Business Development Center’s Legacy Award for her leadership and outstanding service in the field of Early Childhood.