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    • Home
    • About
    • Meet our instructors
    • Enrichment classes
    • Instructor opportunities
    • Enrollment
    • Contact
    • CVRC families
  • Home
  • About
  • Meet our instructors
  • Enrichment classes
  • Instructor opportunities
  • Enrollment
  • Contact
  • CVRC families

Meet the Hearts & Hands Team

 Where passion, purpose, and heart come together.

At Hearts & Hands Academy, our team is more than a group of instructors — we are a community of educators, creatives, and specialists who believe in joyful learning, inclusivity, and meeting every child exactly where they are. Each member of our team brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and creativity, creating a space where families feel welcomed, supported, and inspired. All of our instructors are background checked and trained!

 

Our Philosophy

We believe children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and celebrated. That’s why every instructor at Hearts & Hands is carefully selected not only for their qualifications, but for their heart. Our team is committed to:

  • Child‑centered teaching
  • Hands‑on, movement‑based learning
  • Inclusive and neurodiversity‑affirming practices
  • Warm, patient, and joyful instruction
  • Creating spaces where kids can explore, express, and shine

Whether it’s music, ASL, art, STEM, tutoring, sensory play, or early learning — our instructors bring energy, creativity, and genuine care into every session.

Meet our Instructors

 

Kendra DeLuca‑Leiker

Founder, Director & Lead Educator   Kendra is a credentialed special education teacher, early intervention specialist, homeschool educator, ASL instructor and the heart behind Hearts & Hands Academy. With a passion for inclusive education and hands‑on learning, she brings warmth, creativity, and a deep understanding of child development to every program. Kendra believes in building community through kindness, connection, and joyful learning.

 STEPHANIE HERR 

Crochet Instructor • Craft Educator • Creativity Coach

Stephanie’s love for crafting began at a young age while creating alongside her grandma, sparking a lifelong passion for creativity. Today, she helps children build confidence, imagination, and a love of learning through hands‑on projects in a warm, encouraging environment.

She is currently completing her teaching credential and is excited to blend her passion for education with her love of crafting. 

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