Message from Our Center Director
Welcome to ABC Academy at Hunt Elementary School
Hello, my name is Katie Clough. I grew up on a small farm in Parma where I participated in 4-H. After graduating from Western High School, I attended Baker College to obtain my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I recently moved back to Western School District after purchasing my first home. I enjoy spending time with friends, family, fishing, and anything outdoors.
As an Early Childhood Educator, my goal is provide a safe, warm, nurturing environment where children can develop the fundamentals of life. My motto is that all children should be hugged first, and then taught.
–Katie Clough
HUNT ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Programs we offer
At ABC Academy, we want to set your child in the right direction! That is why our curriculum-focused program is designed to provide a quality education that prepares them for continued growth and success.
Meet the Team
Kim Shiery
GSRP DirectorMy name is Kim Shiery. Although I grew up in Homer, MI, I have lived in Concord for the past 15 years. My Early Childhood Education career began with a childcare center in Battle Creek after graduating from college in 1992. I continued to expand my roles within the ECE field, holding an Early Head Start Home Visitor position at the Community Action Agency, which was followed by a promotion to a Health Manager. I left my role at the Head Start program in Jackson to work for GSRP in Branch County as the Health and Nutrition Manager where I oversaw all the Health and Nutrition needs of the children. I have returned to my home in Concord with the ABC Academy as the Director of the Great Start Readiness Preschool Programs.
Mariann Gladstone
Executive DirectorMariann supports our administrators and teaching teams with curriculum development, child assessment data analysis, planning and organizing the parent education and family events. She also provides support with maintaining NAEYC Accreditation, oversees compliance of the Great Start Readiness Program, and supports each administrator with day to day operations of the centers.
Katie Clough
Hunt Site DirectorAs an early childhood educator, Katie’s goal is to provide a safe, warm, nurturing environment, where children can develop the fundamentals of life. Her motto is “all children should be hugged first, and then taught”.