Meet Our Staff
Jennifer Kelsay Stevenson - FOUNDER/DIRECTOR
The Garden of Knowledge is owned and operated by Jennifer Kelsay Stevenson. "Ms. Jen", as she is affectionately known, carries on a family legacy in education. She is a graduate of West Jefferson High School and holds a CDYC (Care and Development of Young Children) Degree from Delgado Community College. Ms. Jen is also a graduate of the prestigious Louisiana Early Leaders Academy, a program backed by Harvad University's Saul Zentz Early Education Initiative and the Louisiana Department of Education and has been recognized by the same as one of the 2022 Inaugural Top 5 Leaders of the Year in Louisiana Early Childhood Education.
Ms. Jen also serves on numerous boards and committees related to Early Childhood Education and Development and has worked in an advisory capacity to Governor John Bel Edwards' Early Childhood Task Force on ways to expand access to quality early education for at-risk youth in foster care as well as other marginalized communities, ensuring every child has equal access.
Sarah Pierce
Sarah Pierce is certified in Early Childhood Education and has over a decade of experience. In addition to her duties as our Pre-K3 Teacher, she serves as Assistant Director-in-training.
