A united front
Our team of educators provides the absolute best for your child.
Sonnets Academy's team of directors work together, across our locations, to build the best curriculum, set the best policies, and provide the best programs for our families and teachers.
The combined experience and unique backgrounds of Sonnets Academy's director's and teachers reflect in our commitment to building an early learning community. The support, inspiration, and encouragement that our directors provide transcends to our assistant directors and to our teachers - creating a foundation upon which your child's confidence and learning can flourish. Sonnets Academy directors & teachers are not only trustworthy and accountable, they truly take pride and ownership in providing the best for each and every child that shows in our students' excitement about learning.
Brianne Walsh, MS, CCLS
Director, Lincoln Park
Brianne Walsh has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Iowa with a focus on Child Development and Family Counseling and holds a Master of Science degree in Child Development with a Child Life Specialization from Erikson Institute in Chicago. Prior to joining Sonnets Academy in 2014, she worked as a Developmental Therapist in a therapeutic preschool; a Family Play Specialist for a non-profit organization working with families on how best to incorporate play into their unique families; a Child Life Specialist in a pediatric unit incorporating purposeful play into the hospital experience; and as an early childhood teacher in infant, toddler, and three year old classrooms.
Brianne believes all children learn best through sensory exploration and individualized social-emotional attention and wants to help children become confident individuals who are excited to engage in activities with their peers. She wants each child to view school as a safe, loving, and predictable environment so they can feel comfortable to experience any and all emotions and behaviors that may arise as they go through these developmental changes. Brianne is a firm advocate that all behavior is a form of communication, and it is the job of early childhood educators to support each child to figure out what they are trying to communicate in that moment.
As a mom of two young daughters, Brianne has had the opportunity to see early childhood programming from a parental view and is excited to use that mindset while supporting the Sonnets community.
CHRISTIANA ARHIN, M.A.ED.
Director, West Loop
Christiana Arhin holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate in the Community Psychology program at National Louis University. With over 11 years of experience in early childhood education, Christiana began her journey as an assistant teacher and has since grown into impactful leadership roles within the field.
Driven by a deep passion for fostering inclusive and empowering learning environments, Christiana is committed to helping every child feel seen, safe, and inspired to succeed. She views teaching as a partnership, one where both students and educators grow together.
Christiana believes that every child is a unique masterpiece, filled with untapped talents, strengths, and limitless potential. Her teaching philosophy centers on celebrating individuality, nurturing curiosity, and guiding each student to shine in their own extraordinary way.
