Bridge Academy

Bridge Academy serves as an educational and active program that closes the gap of development in the education field. Our program will meet your child at their current level of development and provide a BRIDGE that will foster existing and new skills to get them to the next level of development Our philosophy of education and learning is demonstrat... ed in 5 stages of development. Stage 1 is the foundation. This stage is based on the first three levels of Maslow Hierarchy of Needs. In order for learning and development to occur, trust, connection, physiological needs such as: food, water, rest, safety and security, must be mastered. Stage 4 and 5. These stages are based on Vygotsky Zone of Proximal Development. It focuses on the process of learners needing guidance while transitioning to working independently without guidance. Meet Farrah Dickerson, the founder, owner, and director of Bridge Academy. She has worked in the early childhood field for over 15 years as a Director, Assistant Director and other various positions. Farrah has her Administrative Credentials from Wake Tech Community College, Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relations from North Carolina Central University, and her Masters in Educational Management from Strayer University. Farrahs passion for child development and education is the driving force behind creating Bridge Academy. With the combination of her experience and direct understanding of Gaps within the field, Farrahs mission is to create a program that bridges the gap in areas of learning and implementation. If a child cant learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.Read More