Administrative Staff
About the Owner
Hello, my name is Stephanie Mennemeyer, I am the owner and Art Teacher at Picasso Preschool. I have a Master's Degree in Art Education and hold a Missouri Teaching Certificate. I have taught ages pre-K-12 for over 10 years.
My husband, Brad, and I live in Downtown Lees Summit and have 3 children; Genevieve, who is in Kindergarten, Seraphine, who is 4, and Gideon, who is 2.
I opened Picasso Preschool because I love children and am passionate about teaching! I cannot wait to meet you and your family!
My Philosophy
I believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. I believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. At Picasso Preschool, we allow children to have hands-on learning experiences, which fosters age-appropriate development. We believe that positive reinforcement is important for children to develop self-esteem. Children need an environment that supports free expression and stimulates learning. Most importantly, however, I believe that children need to have fun!
About the Director
Hi, my name is Heather Alvarado. I have a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. I have been working with children in some capacity since I was in 8th grade. I worked for the YWCA in their after school program, have been a counselor at Dwight Mission Church camp in Oklahoma, a center director for KinderCare, and a pre-school teacher at LSUMC.
My husband, Carlos, and I live in Downtown Lees Summit and have 3 children; Sierra, who is almost 15, Alyssa, who is 10 and Sam, who is 9. I am very excited to be at Picasso Preschool and look forward to meeting you and your child!