Mitchell College Children's Learning Center welcomes new director

The Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College recently welcomed Linda Hunter-Williams as its new director. In her role, she will oversee the operations of the center and lead the staff in providing a nurturing and safe educational environment for its preschool program. Experienced as a classroom teacher, early learning program director and community college instructor, Hunter-Williams holds a Master of Education from Cambridge College.

A Louisiana native, Hunter-Williams said, “Growing up, I was surrounded by an amazing village of concerned, caring and supportive teachers, which is why I became an educator. I believe all children should receive a quality early learning experience. Parents and teachers together play an important role in the education of children, which includes meeting the needs of individual children. I look forward to creating a link between home and school, ensuring that family members are actively involved in their child’s early educational experience.”

The Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to the curriculum that makes children partners in the learning process. The center also serves as a laboratory school for Mitchell College students, guiding them to achieve their educational and professional goals through diverse and challenging internships.

Dr. Elizabeth Beaulieu, Mitchell College vice president for academic affairs, which oversees the Children’s Learning Center, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Linda to Mitchell College. Her lifelong passion for educating the youngest learners among us shines through in her collaborative approach to their education. She is a wonderful advocate for their needs and will also be an inspiring mentor for our college students studying early childhood education.”