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New faith-based preschool opens, announces 5K Oct. 1
Faith Learning Academy, a faith-based, extended-day preschool based in Greencastle Presbyterian Church, will host the Superhero 5K on Saturday, Oct. 1.
The walk will commence from the church, 653 S. CR 100 East, at 9 a.m.
Cost is $25, with all proceeds used for tuition assistance for families in need as well as for special events throughout the school year. A kids fun run will also be available for $15.
T-shirts will be available on race day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Come dressed as your favorite superhero. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners as well as age group winners.
Faith Learning Academy features an intensive kindergarten readiness curriculum and is new to Putnam County.
Owner Tonya Donaldson explained a bit more about the program.
“I am the owner and teacher of Faith Learning Academy and my preschool is in its fourth year of existence,” Donaldson said. “I am a native of Vincennes, where I have had over 15 years experience in early childhood education from teaching in preschools to teaching at Vincennes University in their ECE program.”
Donaldson received a degree from the University of Evansville in psychology, with a focus on children, then went on to the University of Southern Indiana and received a degree in early childhood education.
“I have a 13-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, who is in the eighth grade at South Putnam,” Donaldson said. “We relocated to Greencastle to be with my fiancé, Roger Dortch. I love all things Disney, especially RunDisney events, St. Louis Cardinals, Jeeps, McDonald’s, Diet Coke and Christmas.”
Donaldson went on to explain more about her learning model.
“My main focus for my preschool is to instill in my students to make good choices and focus on treating each other the way God wants us to,” she said. “I run a very structured, routine-oriented, nurturing classroom and I believe that children learn best through play and play based teaching activities. My students come out of Faith Learning Academy fully prepared for the social-emotional and educational demands of kindergarten.
“Feel free to reach out with questions and registration information.”