Our Experts Are Happy To Speak Their Mind!

With years (and years) of professional experience, our team has built a reputation for being experts in our fields. And, we’re excited to share our knowledge and our individual areas of expertise. We’re excited about our new Speaker’s Collaborative program because it will give each of us an opportunity to speak on topics related to educating and nurturing the “whole child”.

Kathleen Nelson

Born and raised in Washington, DC, Kathy Nelson graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Education. She completed her Graduate work at Wheelock College, Rivier University and Southern New Hampshire University. She is the Founder and School President of World Academy and has been advocating for quality and affordable child care and education since 1975. She is also a member of both City and State Child Care Advocacy groups and has received many awards and professional recognition for her ongoing community work and program management.

Area(s) of Expertise & Presentation topics:

• Establishing quality child care environments
• Child care as an integral part of NH’s economy
• Early Childhood Education experiences and program management
• Millennials and the Early Childhood workforce
• The full cost of quality of an accredited Early Childhood program
• Families are integral to success in the early years
• Early Childhood teachers are professional educators
• How early childhood programs have changed over the past 4 decades

Availability:

Kathy has flexibility in scheduling speaking engagements throughout the week. To learn more about Kathy’s schedule and see if she has availability for your specific date and time, please call 603-888-1982 or fill out the form below.

Dr. Lisa Dias

Dr. Lisa Dias has been the Head of School at World Academy since the Fall of 2017. She holds a Doctorate in Education, Leadership and Learning from Rivier University and a Masters degree in Education from PSU.

Area(s) of Expertise & Presentation Topics:

• Transformational Leadership
• Learning and the Brain
• Importance of a Positive School Culture & How it Impacts Learning
• 21st Century Learning

Availability:

Lisa has flexibility in scheduling speaking engagements throughout the week. To learn more about Lisa’s schedule and see if she has availability for your specific date and time, please call 603-888-1982 or fill out the form below.

Marie Kirk

Marie Kirk is our School Principal. On our staff since 1992, Marie earned a BA in Human Development/ Special Ed from Rivier University and she continues to expand her knowledge exponentially over the years. Marie excels at so many things it is hard to list them all here. She is our tech guru; is a current member of the Leadership Greater Nashua Class of 2017, a very prestigious position in the City and she holds Highly Qualified Teachers status in addition to her NH Teacher Certification!

Area(s) of Expertise & Presentation Topics:

• Rolling Out the Use of iPads Within a School Setting
• Creating Personalized Instruction Utilizing iPads Within a School Setting
• Introducing Computer Science Into a School Setting
• Integrating Technology and Computer Science into Academic Curriculum

Availability:

Marie is available Monday through Friday mornings at 7:30am. She is also available for early evening engagements with advance notice. To learn more about Marie’s schedule and see if she has availability for your specific date and time, please call 603-888-1982 or fill out the form below.