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Welcome! I'm Erika Berry-Cherry, founder of Camp Pyramid Summer Enrichment Reading Program and Pyramid Academy Early Learning Program alongside my twin sister. I am also the founder of Cherry Learning Center Virtual Learning. 

About Us: 
Cherry Learning Center provides its own curriculum. Our curriculum caters to every individual student based on his/her needs. By focusing on literacy, mathematics, arts, culture, history, STEM, and horticulture, our curriculum is designed to cultivate well-rounded, socially responsible, critically thinking members in the community. Within our program scholars are able to focus on retaining and increasing their mathematical, literacy/reading, and writing skills. Younger scholars are able to receive a full preschool curriculum via web classes everyday.

Our Vision: 
Is to develop knowledgeable, confident, responsible individuals who inspire to set out goals and achieve them with their full potential. We are able to do this by providing a safe haven, a happy, and supportive learning environment.

Our Mission: 
Cherry Learning Center strives to provide the best well-rounded virtual education in a safe environment, that builds a foundation that will inspire learners to thrive in their lives.

Our Teachers: 
All of our teachers have a strong passion for education and children. Our teachers have Bachelor's Degree. All teachers have at least two years of virtual teaching experience. All of our teachers have been trained to teach STEM and Montessori education. We know that providing the best and most effective education will help and shape our future world. 

🍒Mrs. Berry-Cherry: 
I began my career as an educator more than ten years ago by volunteering at the local enrichment program in my community. I went on to receive my Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree. Soon after college, I founded Camp Pyramid Summer Enrichment Reading Program and Pyramid Academy Learning Center for my church. I taught third-grade and fourth-grade in PGCPS. I have a strong passion for connecting with learners through education. 

🍒Ms. Berry (Second Grade and Third Grade Instructor)
Hi, I'm Ms. Berry! I am an educator and I've been a teacher and college adjunct professor for almost seven years now. I have experience in varsity educational settings. I enjoy helping students and their families build a solid learning foundation that will foster their future. My goal as a teacher is to always be a positive role model to my students through learning. 

🍒Miss Deidre (elementary)
Hello there, I’m Deidre Ellis from Louisiana. I am a recent graduate from Grambling State University with my Bachelors of Science in Biology. Currently, I’m working towards my Masters of Public Health Administration. My favorite hobbies are coming up with different learning strategies, tending to my dog Bleu Benji, gym runs, and reading. I also love to try different foods and activities. Teaching became a passion of mine a few years ago. It started off as substituting but turned into a career changer. I enjoy developing bonds with students and helping them progress to the next grade level.

🍒Mrs. Tangie (First Grade Instructor)
Hi, my name is Tangie Arrington. I am certified in Early Childhood-8th grade for all subjects and I am English as a Second Language certified. 
I have taught in public schools for 12 years and for the last 2 years, I have been a virtual teacher. I absolutely LOVE teaching young learners and believe it is my calling. My goal as a virtual teacher is for my learners to feel welcome, keep them engaged, and having fun while they're learning.
I am excited to be your child's virtual teacher and I look forward to helping your child on their learning journey!

🍒Ms. Jones (Fourth Grade/Second Grade Instructor)
Hello! I am Jasmine Jones and I love to have fun! A lot of my passions include playing sports, working out, coaching, training, dancing, teaching, technology, and traveling. I love teaching and coaching children and teens. My goal as an educator is to help students achieve all their goals and have fun while doing so! I look forward to meeting you and going on an amazing adventure together!

🍒Mrs. Moore (Fourth Grade Instructor) 
Hello, my name is Julianna Moore and I am an NJ State Certified teacher (K-6 th Grade). I have taught for many years and am now excited to take it to another level and begin my journey of teaching online. My approach to learning is to be patient, supportive, and answer all of my student's questions. My job is to open your child's mind and for your child to learn as much as they can in the short time they are with me in class. I am to provide them with a safe and positive environment while discussing important subjects.

🍒Mrs. Richelle (First Grade Instructor)
Greetings, my name is Miss Richelle! Welcome to our online Ohana! Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. I've been an educator for ten years. I've taught in public schools, private schools and virtual academies.  I possess a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Elementary Education (K-6) with a Concentration in Psychology. I've had the privilege to teach grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second and Fourth. As an online ESL teacher, I've taught ages ranging from 3-15 years old. I'm extremely passionate about elementary education as it is the foundation of all knowledge. My passion is to help children open their minds to a whole new world to truly begin seeing the world for the first time through new experiences! In my classes, you can be sure there will be lots of smiles, warmth, and encouragement. Children learn best when they are having fun! Whether we sing, dance or laugh our hearts out Miss Richelle will be here to encourage and touch all minds in our classroom. Let’s learn and have fun together! 

🍒Miss Emma (Kindergarten and First Grade Instructor)
Hello! My name is Ms. Emma and I have been a classroom teacher for 5 years. I have recently made the switch to begin my online teaching journey! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Education from University of Calgary. As a teacher I aim to create learning opportunities that are fun, engaging, and allow students to explore. My goal is to foster a welcoming learning environment for your learner to grow and be successful everyday!

🍒Mr. Lewis (Fourth Grade Instructor)
Hi! My name is Mr. Lewis and I am excited to teacher your fourth grader and middle schoolers. I am born and raised from Louisiana. I recieved a BA from Dillard University in New Orleans. As a teacher I love hands on learning such as weekly science experiments and PBL. My goal is to ensure that your learner loves learning in my classroom and that they are able to share with their family and friends what they have learned from myself and their peers.

Cherry Learning Center also provides activities to develop social and communication skills. Our curriculum is taught by experienced and well-trained teachers. We strive to make the best and most fun learning experience for every child.

MESSAGES 
Please allow 48-72 hours for me to reply to your messages. If I did not reply please assume that I did not receive a message from you. 

MISSED CLASSES AND REFUND POLICIES
Refunds follow the ‘Limited’ model. Students may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund. Within this time frame, students may transfer to a new section up to 48 hours before start time but are no longer entitled to a refund. In the event a student misses a class, recordings are privately made available in each classroom by request ONLY. Once the class has ended there will be no refund issued. This also APPLIES to private classes due to the busy schedule outside of classes. There will be no makeup class. You will receive a video as a makeup class.

TRANSFERS
Once a class has ended there will be no transfer allowed. Please ensure that your student attends the scheduled class. However, if you would like a transfer prior to the scheduled class, I will grant it. 

CLASS CANCELED OR TECHNICAL ISSUES
In the rare event, that a class is canceled for technical issues, the class will be rescheduled at the earliest available date and time. When classes are not able to be rescheduled a refund will be issued. For one-time classes, parents may opt for a refund instead of joining the new time but will lose access to the recorded class. In the event a student arrives in class and has too many technical issues to participate, they will be transferred to the next available section. 

ENROLLMENT
A minimum of 3 students is required to hold classes. If there are not enough learners within 2 to 24 hours of class, families are contacted with the option of transferring to a more populated section of the same class.

Emails/Messages: 
We do respond to emails within the first 24 hours. In any case, if you do not receive a response, it may be because we did not receive your email (please feel free to send your message again). Friday 2 o'clock EST-Sunday we DO NOT respond to messages because we are off on the weekend.

Perks of joining our classes: 
***15% off for siblings 
***Learners will have access to all CORE and extracurricular classes for 50% 
***Learners will receive FREE 1-on-1 tutoring for the teacher (at parent/students request) 
***Students will receive homework and will receive feedback along 
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