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.  

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Ms. Hutson

Ms. Hutson serves as the school Director and teacher of the 4-year-old students.  Ms. Hutson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, and has worked in education for over 30 years.  

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Ms. Lundy comes to K-Anthony with 30+ years of experience working with children in various educational settings.  She has earned an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and is passionate about nurturing young minds and helping them excel academically and socially.  

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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.  

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Ms. Maria has worked with our 2-year-old students for five years and has a thorough understanding of the developmental needs of this age group.  She supports our youngest learners with developmentally appropriate skills needed to   Students leave her class ready to engage with confidence on the next leg of their preschool journey.    

Dr. Roper comes to K-Anthony with the knowledge, skills, and disposition needed to assist students with excelling both academically and emotionally.  Dr. Roper has worked in the field of education for over 34 years and served as an Early Childhood Education Director during her tenure with the LAUSD.  She has also supported teachers and staff with helping students meet and exceed academic and social-emotional milestones.  

Fun fact:  Dr. Roper began her teaching career at the age of 15 when she was offered the job as a swimming instructor.