Weinacker's at Hillcrest

Welcome!

Meet the Director | Ms. Lakeisha McCall

Hi, my name is Ms.Keisha and I was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Mobile. I am the proud mom of three beautiful children and the oldest of five siblings. Being the oldest of five, I found my joy of teaching and taking care of small kids at a young age. At sixteen, I started volunteering at a local daycare center and after graduating from high school I began working at the center on a full-time basis. I worked in a few different centers before coming to Weinacker’s in November of 2021. I love working with children and have about twenty years of experience in child-care. I have tons of training and am currently enrolled in school to get my bachelor’s in early childhood education. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, shopping, and spending quality time with family.

Meet the Assistant Director | Kayla Hunt

My name is Kayla Hunt and I have been with Weinacker’s Montessori School for two years. I recently was given the opportunity to take the Lead Toddler Teacher position and I love it! I really enjoy teaching the toddlers new things and seeing the sparkle in their eyes as they explore and learn! I love creating art and crafts each month with my students. I look forward to helping them grow on their journey. In my free time, I enjoy reading, crafting, playing video games, listening to music, shopping, and being outdoors.

Meet the Teachers

Preschool Teacher

Bertha Solorio-Bechthum

Hello! My name is Mrs. Bertha Bechthum. I am please to be one of the preschool teachers at our Hillcrest location. I have many years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My husband and I and our small dog recently moved to Mobile from Hamburg Germany where we lived for over 11 years. I worked in the elementary school from grades 1st – 4th. Before moving to Hamburg we lived in Toulouse, France for four years. While living there I took French classes and continued my online education. I was born in Mexico, but was raised in the USA (New Mexico). I am excited to see your child grow and develop in the learning environment.

Preschool Teacher

Aaron Jones

My name is Aaron! I’m a happily married fur-mom. I love reading, crafting, video games, and music. I have taken courses for early childhood care and business administration/ finance. I have completed multiple Montessori training programs and have increased my knowledge of the curriculum and pedagogy every year! I love creating new work/materials for my class and seeing the happiness on their faces when they discover new work on the shelves of our classroom! I love to see that spark in a child’s eye when they finally master that thing that they have struggled with. Being the one that guides a child through mastering new skills is an amazing feeling, that brings me so much joy!

Toddler Teacher

Kayla Hunt

Infant Teacher

Jenifer Stovall

Hello! My name is Jenifer and I an currently the infant teacher at our Hillcrest campus. I grew up in Louisville. KY and moved to Mobile when I was 16 years old. I am very bubbly and outgoing and I love to work with children and their families. I joined the Weinacker’s family in February 2023. During this time, I have working with every age group. I have recently been given the opportunity to take the lead teachers position in the infant program. I am very excited to help guide our students through their natural curiosity stage and start fostering their independence not only in the classroom but in life. When I am not at school, I love to get food with my friends and family or curl up with a good book or find my way to the beach if the weather is good.

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