Experience the best preschool community that Hyde Park has to offer. Sonnets Academy - Hyde Park has the Museum of Science and Industry in its back yard with numerous child friendly exhibits. The school features an indoor play area in a unique rotunda room for larger group activities and projects.

Sonnets Academy - Hyde Park's preschoolers frequent two parks – Bixler and Harold Washington. Both offer soft surface play spaces and spray fountains for those hot days.

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TAMEKA RAY, M.A. ED.

Director, Hyde Park

Tameka Ray started her early childhood mission in a toddler’s classroom and she knew it was her calling. Moving from teacher to assistant director to director Tameka is well versed in all facets of an early learning environment. She is a graduate of Chicago State University, holds a masters degree in early childhood education from Ashford University and is currently obtaining her PhD from National Louis University. Tameka has nearly ten years of experience teaching in and leading preschools and providing early childhood education.

During her educational leadership journey she regularly partners with teachers and company leaders on classroom management, lesson planning and assessments. Her passion for making sure parents feel that school is an extension of the home is something that continues to motivate her.

In addition to organization and leadership skills, Tameka has taken a particular interest in curriculum that allows the inherent creativity and intelligence of children to emerge through purposeful play and active teacher involvement. She has had a strong commitment to education in the city of Chicago and its neighborhoods and looks forward to building a lasting community asset in Hyde Park.

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