Teramia L. Oliver

Owner/Director

Teramia "Terri" Oliver is the Owner and Director of The Academy Child Care Center. An educational professional dedicated to the belief that ever child can learn, Mrs. Oliver founded The Academy in 1994. Her experience as an inner city school teacher with the Memphis City School System heightened her awareness of children's need for more innovative, interactive learning environments. The diversity of The Academy's curriculum has proven to create a unique advantage for The Academy's students, as evidenced by their test scores and performance in elementary school.

"I believe that every child can and will learn."

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Mrs. Oliver discovered her love for teaching while attending Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. Her passion for education was demonstrated by her superior academic performance at Clark Atlanta where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. She continued her studies and received a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Mississippi at Oxford. Mrs. Oliver is currently a candidate for a doctoral degree in Elementary Education.

As a member of the board for the Tennessee Alliance for the Education of Young Children, a past president of the Memphis Association of Family Day Care Providers, and frequent lecturer and workshop leader for Shelby State Community College; Mrs. Oliver is an advocate for education beyond the classroom. The solid curriculum she provides for her students combined with the involvement in several community and professional organizations, are examples of her committment to establishing a legacy of excellence in our community.