Big Blue Marble Academy’s Post

Our CEO Jeff Wahl and COO Lynn Albright Daniels recently wrapped up a trip visiting BBMA locations in South Carolina with our District Manager, Jeanna Chappell. During their visits, they were able to spend precious time with our young learners – joining them in their classrooms and reading some of their favorite books! Jeff Wahl also took time at each school to read his favorite children’s book, May There Always Be Sunshine by Jim Gill.  This story, based on a traditional Russian folk song, is inspired by a 4-year-old’s wish for the world, and it encourages our students to share their hopes and dreams. During Jeff and Lynn’s visits, they also spent time with school staff to better understand the support and resources they need to continue to improve the environment we create for our young learners. This quality time with our center directors, teachers, and students is priceless as we continue to bring the BBMA mission to new communities across the country. We’re so proud to have leaders at BBMA who understand that our most important work takes place in our classrooms, and we can’t wait to see which schools they visit next. https://lnkd.in/eZ-vhT5T #BBMAHeart #ChildcareMatters #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #HopeForTheFuture #HeartfeltLeadership #Growth #EarlyEducation #BBMAFamily

When the county won’t let you have a sign due to road work… you become the sign! Now enrolling for back-to-school! Does it get more dedicated than this? https://lnkd.in/e32hbh5K #BBMAHeart #BBMA #Earlychildhoodeduction #ECE #mondaylaughs

A special thank you to Commissioner Todd Levent who engaged in some child's play with us at our Campground Rd location in Forsyth County, Georgia. “At Big Blue Marble Academy, we are proud to teach our young learners the importance of making a difference around the world and in their communities,” Shelley Thiele, District Manager with Big Blue Marble Academy, told FCN. “Because of this, we work to surround students with active local leaders, like Commissioner Levent, to serve as role models. All of us truly enjoyed having the Commissioner as our guest reader." Read more about our Putt-Putt with Pops mini golf event: https://lnkd.in/eVX5ykGS #BBMAHeart #localleaders #BBMA #EarlyChildhood #Education #ECE

Thank you, Educated Analytics! Your data intelligence tools have been crucial in helping BBMA identify optimal locations for expansion. Together, we're bringing high-quality early childhood education to more children and families. Here’s to many more successful milestones! #BBMA #EducatedAnalytics #Datadriven #EarlyEducation #Partnership #Data #Growth

Today, we proudly celebrate Juneteenth and highlight the incredible work of Tiffany McKinley, a dedicated BBMA District Manager and the author of "Isaac Learns About Juneteenth." Through her heartfelt storytelling, Tiffany brings the spirit of Juneteenth to life for young readers, fostering cultural awareness and understanding. Tiffany's dedication to education and her passion for inspiring young minds embody the values we hold dear at BBMA. Join us in honoring Juneteenth and recognizing the positive impact of Tiffany's work. Happy Juneteenth! 🌍❤️ #Juneteenth #Inspiration #BBMALearns #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #TiffanyMcKinley #BBMAHeart Want your copy? Check out ways to purchase a copy of this great book! https://a.co/d/0fp4bNXY

We are thrilled to share that we’ve welcomed visionary early childhood education and operations leader, Lynn Albright Daniels, to the Big Blue Marble Academy family as our new Chief Operating Officer. An industry veteran with more than 25 years of senior-level, expansion-focused experience, Lynn will lead our operations with a focus on scaled growth, efficiency and operational excellence. As we continue to acquire and build new locations across the south, her guidance will help to optimize our infrastructure – delivering results and energizing our team. Lynn is a passionate advocate for children’s education and well-being, as well as mentorship. In alignment with BBMA’s core values, she believes in creating supportive empowering environments where everyone, students and team members alike, are able to thrive. She already has the #BBMAHeart! We are so excited to have such a strategic leader joining our organization at this pivotal time! To our BBMA family, we look forward to posting all of the warm welcomes as Lynn visits our schools across the country in the coming weeks and months. To our friends, we hope you keep an eye out for the exciting developments still to come with Lynn on board! You can read more about this exciting announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eH3gDjbR #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Education #Leadership #ChildDevelopment #BBMAHeart

We hope you will join us this summer as Big Blue Marble Academy fights childhood cancer, one cup at a time, alongside Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation! Starting this week, you can join our students in raising money for this important cause by stopping by your local BBMA to enjoy a cup of delicious lemonade! You can also participate by making a donation through our Venmo (@BBMA2024). Don’t forget to include the center name you want to support! BBMA’s young learners will become our next leaders, and it is important they know they already have the ability to make a difference in their local and global communities today. We do this through service learning projects with organizations like Alex’s Lemonade Stand that make important causes easy to understand and act on within our schools. More than 17,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year – yet childhood cancer research is still underfunded. Our children are proud and eager to support this cause by raising awareness and funds to help the young boys and girls who are very sick receive the care they need. This summer, our children will plan, promote, and run lemonade stands – raising money to support childhood cancer research. All funds raised will support ALSF in their mission to support impactful research, raise awareness, and support the families of those fighting childhood cancer. At BBMA, we want our students to know that they have the ability to make meaningful contributions to the lives of others and solve real-world problems. This is our “why” behind service learning, which we call Heart Projects. These projects happen throughout the year and teach a variety of lessons – mindfulness, teamwork, and the power of community. Our Heart Projects help our children understand what it means to be a good citizen of the world by connecting them with people across the globe and in their very own communities while teaching compassion, care, and responsibility. These projects also teach a number of essential skills, which is why campers have a hand in every aspect of our Alex’s Lemonade Stand efforts. Our young learners will organize, spread the word about, and operate these stands, but they need YOU to make the stand a success! Alex’s Lemonade Stand events have officially begun and will be happening throughout the summer. We hope you will find a way to help our young learners help other boys and girls fight cancer and feel better by stopping by our student-created lemonade stands to support this wonderful cause. As local events are scheduled, they will be posted on our BBMA Facebook page. Be sure to enjoy a refreshing cup of lemonade while joining our children in their efforts to change the lives of those fighting childhood cancer! #LemonadeDays #OneCupAtATime #ChildhoodCancer #CancerResearch #PediatricCancer #BigBlueMarbleAcademy #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CommunitySupport #ServiceLearning #BBMAheart

We are thrilled to announce BBMA's Teacher of the Quarter Award winners! This honor, awarded quarterly to exceptional teachers from each district, recognizes those who exemplify our core values of safety, diversity, inclusivity, growth, mindfulness, and empathy. These dedicated educators ensure a safe learning environment, respect and appreciate diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive culture, embrace a growth mindset, practice mindfulness, and act with empathy every day. Their commitment brings our curriculum to life and instills a love of learning in their students. Please join us in congratulating our outstanding Teacher of the Quarter winners! #BBMAHeart #BBMATeacherOfTheQuarter #ExcellenceInEducation