Teachers

My name is Brittney Simmons and I am delighted to be joining The Little Learning Grove as the director and lead teacher. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Early Childhood Development and a minor in Music Education. I have certifications in Early Childhood through Grade 4, Gifted and Talented, English as a Second Language (ESL), Montessori, Whole Brain Learning, and Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness. I am also currently working on my Reggio Emilia certification. I am beyond excited to use my training and experience to create a child-centered and play-based environment at The Little Learning Grove. 

I have 17 years of experience teaching music, second grade, and kindergarten in both public schools and public charter schools in Austin, Kyle, and Buda. I was honored to receive Teacher of the Year at Carpenter Hill Elementary in Buda. I was also named the HEB “Excellence in Education” Teacher of the Year at the state level. Although these awards were great honors, it is a greater honor that I have lasting and lifelong relationships with my students and their families. 

I believe that children are unique, strong, and full of potential. My approach to learning is student-centered. I believe that through self directed learning and strategically planned environments and experiences, children will help guide meaningful and memorable learning outcomes. Early childhood education should enrich the whole child. We will use music, movement, self expression, and mentor texts to explore the world and learn from firsthand experiences. I cannot wait to get to know you and your children and experience the world together.

Thank you for trusting me with your kids and I promise to keep them safe, show them absolute love every single day, and guide them in their first educational experiences.