Parent Testominials

Parent Testimonials.

"Hope Academy is absolutely amazing! Each staff member (not just their direct teachers) genuinely cares about your child and their well-being. Their facility is always so clean and orderly. It really gives you peace of mind that your child is taken care of and loved. I'm extremely grateful for the extended village of incredible people at Hope Academy, especially Ms. Audrey and Ms. Kristin! I only wish we had found them sooner."

- Jessica B.

"We are so grateful to have found Hope Academy 4 years ago. We have been through many different directors, teachers and transitions, but I am so thankful for how amazing the current staff and administration team is. Every single person is incredibly caring, and the entire environment feels warm, friendly, and truly focused on the kids. My oldest has been attending since he was an infant, and it’s amazing to see how much he’s grown with the support of such a wonderful team. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and positive place for their child to learn and grow."

- Hannah Y.

We’ve been at Hope for 3.5 years and they just keep getting better! They seem to have really gotten in a groove lately and things are running smoothly! We are so happy with Hope and I think any parent would be! These are just our current teachers, but we have LOVED them all! I truly look forward to seeing each one of them at drop-off and pick-up. Thank you all so much! You are a special group of ladies and are very appreciated!

- Allison

From the very beginning we have always felt welcomed and like family. I know my son is learning so much and loves seeing his friends and his amazing teachers. Ms. Destiny makes my son feel loved and cared for each and every day and I know if I say we’re going to school he gets very excited. My son has to tell everyone good morning and bye before leaving because they mean that much to him!

Jennifer J. -

The Director.

Mr. Kenneth Waibel has worked in Lutheran Education for over 50 years. He has been an administrator and teacher for 40 years; working with Lutheran schools having Early Childhood Centers and Elementary Schools through grade eight.

Mr. Waibel attended Lutheran elementary and high school at Our Saviour Lutheran in the Bronx, NY. He attended Concordia Junior College in Bronxville, NY and graduated in 1968 with a BA in elementary Education from Concordia University River Forest, IL. He received a Master of Arts in Education from Almeda College and University in May 2002.

Mr. Waibel has taught in Lutheran schools in AL, NY, NJ, AZ, CA, NE, FL, and MD.

He retired in 2008 from St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, Catonsville, MD. At St Paul, he changed the early childhood program from a three day a week morning program into a "full time" program with before and after school care for children ages 2-5, connecting that program to the school's elementary program of grades K-5. From 2009 - 2015, he served as the Commissioner for National Lutheran School Accreditation for the Southeastern District (SED of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS). Hope is a church and school within the SED of the LCMS. He continues to serve on the accreditation commission for the SED.

While I will be serving Hope Academy only a short time as Interim Director; I want to assure all our school families that I will do my very best to continue and improve the loving and caring ministry that Hope Academy offers to its children, parents and staff.

I look forward to our time together and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you in person. Please contact the school office to set a formal appointment or meet and greet me as you arrive or depart from Hope Academy.

Contact Kenneth

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