Welcome to Kanthony Preschool Preschool !

Ms. Dorothy Irving is responsible for overseeing the school's operations, which include finances, staff development, safety, and enrollment.  Ms. Irving has been working extremely hard over the past two years and has secured a Renovation Grant for the preschool; renovations are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025.  The funds will be utilized to create a "state-of-the-art" facility, including new curricula as well as state-of-the-art equipment.

Ms. Irving is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, who have been mentoring her for this position for decades.  She brings a wealth of knowledge in finance, marketing, training, HR, and education.  

Fun fact:  Ms. Dot is always excited about supporting Seniors, taking them to lunch, and the casino.  

Ms. Hutson serves as the school Director and provides support to all students, their families, and the school.    Ms. Hutson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education.   She is pleased with the work she has done to help build students' foundational skills over the past 30 years.  

Fun fact: Ms. Hutson enjoys being around and talking with people who appreciate life.

Ms. Lundy has provided K. Anthony Preschool students and families with excellent instructional practices for many years.  She plans and delivers exceptional lessons intended to prepare students for kindergarten readiness.  Ms. Lundy brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the profession and creates an inviting classroom environment that allows students to thrive both academically and emotionally.  

Fun Fact:  Ms. Lundy began her teaching career with a Head-Start center and has incorporated some of her learned teaching strategies into her current practices.

Ms. Robinson has worked with the K-Anthony school for over 39 years.  She brings warmth, wisdom, and dedication to her role as lead teacher in the 2-year-old classroom.  Ms. Robinson specializes in toddler development, focusing on building strong foundational skills through play-based learning.  

Fun fact:  Ms. Robinson really enjoys cooking and making delicious meals for others.  

Ms. Natasha is the newest member of our K. Anthony Preschool family.  She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and skills and loves working with children in various educational settings.  She has an extensive background in working with children who require special education attention.  She fully understands that children learn differently, and she develops individualized plans to help them reach their fullest potential.  

Fun Fact: She loves the energy the children bring to her personal life and plans for the children with this in mind.  

I bring greetings to the Judah K. Anthony Preschool family.  I am Dr. Cherise Roper, and for more than three decades, my life’s work and passion have been helping children discover the joy of learning. I founded Judah Empowerment Academy to turn that passion into personalized success for students and their families. As a former elementary teacher and principal, and an Early Childhood Education Director, I know exactly what it takes to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

True empowerment does not come from lowering the bar; it comes from providing the structural and emotional scaffolding necessary for students to climb over it. As an instructional coach, I provide all staff with premium academic expertise and experience.   We teach young minds to respect the process of learning, to think critically, and to articulate their thoughts with precision.