Our Educators
Teachers Dedicated To Creating Fun & Engaging Learning Experiences
We are proud to have a unique team of qualified educators whose experience, vision, and passion are the driving force behind each child's quality learning experience. With decades of experience, education, and training, our fully trained Montessori guides embody the diversity and multi-cultural spirit that is at the core of our community.
Director
Dr. Raegan J. Francis, M.Ed
Raegan is the director and owner of DeSoto Children’s academy. Raegan has 5 years of early childhood education experience with one year of teaching experience in elementary school. Raegan earned a M.Ed in early childhood education from Texas Woman’s University and is continuing in the PhD program in Child Development and Early Education. Her passion for providing memorable learning experiences and developing the whole child gives our scholars a chance to experience learning in an individualized way.
Assistant Director
Chakeela Facion
Chakeela is the assistant director and curriculum director of DeSoto Children’s Academy. Chakeela has 16 years of early childhood education experience. Her experience ranges from all ages through kindergarten. She has an associate in child development (CDA) and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education at Dallas College. Her love for curriculum development and making learning interactive and fun for your child contributes to creating a lifelong love of learning for our scholars.
Meet Our Faculty
We are proud to have a unique team of qualified educators whose experience, vision, and passion are the driving force behind each child's quality learning experience. With decades of experience, education, and training, our fully trained Montessori guides embody the diversity and multi-cultural spirit that is at the core of our community.