Joseph R. Martin is Acclaim Academy’s founder. He was born and raised in Philadelphia and is an active member of the community. He is a graduate of Hampton University and obtained his master’s of business administration (MBA) degree from the Pennsylvania State University. He has worked in the field of marketing for corporations while developing the concept of a high-quality early learning center for his hometown.
Mr. Martin places a premium on education, believing that children benefit from being in a mentally stimulating and nurturing environment. He believes that infants, toddlers, and children have an optimal chance for academic success when exposed to learning settings early. Additionally, he believes that the successful development of children at the center requires an ongoing partnership between families and the center’s educational providers.
Ms. Kia Douglass VP Operations and serves as our center Director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Livingstone College and has over sixteen years of experience in early childhood education and management. Prior to her work with Acclaim Academy, she was a director of a child care center in the Germantown area for four years where she was responsible for maintaining requirements for licensure. She then worked for a national child care franchise where she succeeded in meeting licensing requirements and obtaining state licensing for new centers in 17 states for three years.
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