Gig Harbor Academy

Specialties

At Gig Harbor Academy we offer a progressive student-​centered curriculum for preschool through fifth grade students located on ten acres of wooded land. We believe that learning occurs best when each student is self-​directed and actively engaged in work where they construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through authentic learning experiences and then reflect on those experiences.

Our Childcare is a state-​licensed and offers year-​round, full-​day and part-​time childcare for preschool children starting at 2 ½ years of age. We also offer before and after school care and year-​round, full-​day childcare in elementary school.

History

Established in 1976.

GHA was originally founded as a family based, one-​room multi-​age schoolhouse where children were taught in an environment that encouraged them to think freely for themselves and develop a love for learning. GHA has now grown into a four-​building preschool through fifth grade elementary school with an enrollment of over 150 students where independence and individuality is still taught in every classroom.

Meet the Manager

Heather G.

Manager

I have served as the Early Childhood Director of Gig Harbor Academy Childcare since 2012. Before coming to GHAC, I spent 4 years working with toddlers and preschoolers and was a childcare program supervisor. I also taught first grade for 3 ½ years. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from Oral Roberts University in Elementary Education and have an endorsement in Early Childhood Education as well. I possess more than 20 years of experience in teaching, guiding, and nurturing the youngest generations and have dedicated my life to their growth and success.