Our Story: A Family Journey Into Early Childhood Education

Wild Oak Academy wasn’t built from a business plan — it was built from our family’s real experiences, real challenges, and a deep passion for creating something better for children.

The very first job my wife, Brianna, and I ever worked together was in a childcare center. She later went on to teach in the school district, and I became a toddler teacher — a role that truly opened my eyes to how early education shapes children in their most important years.

But everything changed the day an incident occurred involving our own child at a childcare center. As a parent, there is no moment more defining than realizing the place you trusted wasn’t providing the level of care every child deserves. That experience became a turning point — the moment I knew I had to do more.

From that day forward, I dedicated my career to ensuring no family would ever feel what we felt. I committed myself to learning, growing, and working my way up in the field:

from teacher
to assistant director
to director
and eventually to owning multiple centers built on higher standards, stronger values, and genuine care.
What began as two young parents working side-by-side in childcare has grown into a family-driven mission to create safe, nurturing, high-quality learning environments for every child who walks through our doors. Wild Oak Academy is the result of that journey — built from our experiences, shaped by our values, and fueled by a promise to always put children first.

We’re honored to share our story with you, and even more honored to be a part of yours.

Welcome to Wild Oak Academy.