Message from Our Center Director
Premier, Personalized Care with a Family Feel
My name is Lori Jonas. I grew up in Jackson where I attended Vandercook Lake Schools. My passion for working with children began after the birth of my son. I found my true passion when I accepted the position at ABC Academy, earning a degree in early childhood education. I knew then that I wanted to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. I have had many titles within the company, including working as an Aide, PreK Assistant, PreK Teacher, School Age Teacher, Assistant Director, and now Center Director. In my free time I enjoy watching sports and anything related to fitness. As an Early Childhood Director, my goal is to provide a safe, warm, nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and succeed.
–Lori Jonas
LANSING AVE PROGRAMS
Programs we offer
At ABC Academy, we want to set your children in the right direction! That’s why our curriculum-focused programs are all NAEYC accredited, and designed to provide quality education that prepares them for continued growth and success.
Meet the Team
Kathy Hoszkiw
Founder & ChairKathy established ABC Academy in 1984. She is very active in the early childhood profession. She is currently a member of the Great Start Collaborative Executive Committee, along with a member of the Child Care and Early Education subcommittee, the Great Start Committee Co-Chairperson and a member of the Partnership to Support Quality Advisory Team. She is also the co-founder of the Jackson Area Early Childhood Conference, providing annual training for early childhood professionals.
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 the day to day operations of the centers.
Lori Jonas
Lansing Center DirectorMy name is Lori Jonas. I grew up in Jackson where I attended Vandercook Lake Schools. My passion for working with children began after the birth of my son. I found my true passion when I accepted the position at ABC Academy, earning a degree in early childhood education. I have had many titles within the company, including working as an Aide, PreK Assistant, PreK Teacher, School Age Teacher, Assistant Director, and now Center Director. As an Early Childhood Director, my goal is to provide a safe, warm, nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and succeed.