We are an Early Learning Center, starting at ages 6 weeks, and Academy thru 12th Grade. We are currently enrolling 6 weeks thru –
1st Grade!
We are an Early Learning Center, starting at ages 6 weeks, and Academy thru 12th Grade. We are currently enrolling 6 weeks thru – Kindergarten!
Our Vision
Our vision at The Guardian is to guard the hearts and minds of our children from the influences that would compromise the core of strong character development while equipping them with critical thinking skills that strengthen their moral compass to grow into contributing citizens within their community, even in their youth.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to provide our students a high quality education with a faith based curriculum at an affordable price. We believe every child deserves access to the best educational resources and tools available. We want to focus on guiding our students through every milestone. Most importantly we want to provide a safe and loving environment. We offer an innovative and rigorous curriculum intertwined with character development, early life skills and a foundational understanding of God and country.
Our Core Beliefs
God is our Creator.
All children have value and purpose.
Each student learns differently and deserves a quality education.
We will serve others with passion, compassion, and forgiveness.
We are all created equal in His sight.
Freedom comes with great responsibility.
We are one nation under God.
OUR TEAM
Mrs. Katie Yandle, Pre K 3-4
Mrs. Yandle brings years of experience to our Early Learning Center. She was born and raised in Durham, NC, and a graduate of Appalachian State University. Mrs. Yandle serves alongside her youth pastor husband in her church and says they love serving in the ministry together. She has 2 beautiful children, a son and daughter. Her favorite part about teaching is watching children grow and learn while having fun. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going on walks, and spending time with her family!
Mrs. Estella Molina, Toddlers & Spanish Infusion/Art
Born in Colombia, Mrs. Molina graduated from the University of Colombia with a focus in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Molina comes to The Guardian with experience in Preschool and Elementary Education. Mrs. Molina enjoys Colombian food, sports, nature, and most of all her family! She says that giving love, respect and care for children is her highest priority! Mrs. Molina will be caring for our Toddlers and integrating our Spanish & Art programs into all our classrooms.
Savannah Burton, Kindergarten Teacher
Originally from Durham, NC, Miss Burton lived in Colorado for a brief period before returning to her hometown. With a major in Elementary Education at NCCU, Miss Burton has already become accomplished in the classroom with various roles in early childcare, elementary and middle school classroom experiences including teaching children with special needs. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that foster both academic growth and spiritual development. “Your children are my main focus, and I am eager to see each one of them grow into the person God created them to be!”
Charlotte Reed, Registrar/Office Administrator
Mrs. Reed brings to The Guardian Team over 30 years of education and corporate office management and operations experience. She was born and raised in Durham, has two amazing children and three beautiful grandchildren.
Laura Griffin, Director of Operations
Mrs. Griffin is co-founder of The Guardian Christian Academy and brings to the Team over 30 years of education operations experience in public, charter and private schools and corporate operations. She has five amazing children and six beautiful grandchildren.