Shaneka N. Hogg
Shaneka N. Hogg
Founder, President and Director of OLALC
Founder, President & Director of OLALC
Mrs. Hogg is the Founder, President, and Director of OLALC. Mrs. Hogg’s heartfelt passion is working with children. “I love their innocence and willingness to learn.” Mrs. Hogg is a faithful, sensitive, and loving individual. She has been married since 2002 to her wonderful husband and has 3 beautiful children. Mrs. Hogg holds a BA in Telecommunications, a Texas Educator Certificate (ESL PK-12), and a Child Development Certificate (CDA). Additionally, she has taken numerous courses and trainings in Early Childhood Development. Mrs. Hogg has over 25 years of experience caring for children and has worked in the education field since 2002. My goal is to ensure all children that come to OLALC will be nurtured, prepared, excited and ready for their next chapter in life! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
Mrs. Hogg is the Founder, President, and Director of OLALC. Mrs. Hogg’s heartfelt passion is working with children. “I love their innocence and willingness to learn.” Mrs. Hogg is a faithful, sensitive, and loving individual. She has been married since 2002 to her wonderful husband and has 3 beautiful children. Mrs. Hogg holds a BA in Telecommunications, a Texas Educator Certificate (ESL PK-12), and a Child Development Certificate (CDA). Additionally, she has taken numerous courses and trainings in Early Childhood Development. Mrs. Hogg has over 25 years of experience caring for children and has worked in the education field since 2002. My goal is to ensure all children that come to OLALC will be nurtured, prepared, excited and ready for their next chapter in life! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
Deborah Askew
Deborah Askew
Pre-K3 year old teacher
Pre-K3 year old teacher
Mrs. Askew has worked at OLALC since opening in August 2007. She is a faithful, dependable, and honest person. Mrs. Askew loves working with children because “This is my gift. Children keep me young at heart!” Mrs. Askew is the proud wife and mother of 5 children and 9 grandchildren. She has worked in childcare since 1976 as a caregiver, teacher, and director. She also has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading.
Mrs. Askew has worked at OLALC since opening in August 2007. She is a faithful, dependable, and honest person. Mrs. Askew loves working with children because “This is my gift. Children keep me young at heart!” Mrs. Askew is the proud wife and mother of 5 children and 9 grandchildren. She has worked in childcare since 1976 as a caregiver, teacher, and director. She also has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading.
Kimberly Meyer
Kimberly Meyer
Supervisor/School Age Teacher
Supervisor/School Age Teacher
Ms. Kim has worked at OLALC since February 2011. She is an independent and ambitious woman. Ms. Kim loves working with children because “they remind me of how amazing and exciting the world can be.” Ms. Kim is the proud mother of 3 children and her dog Angel. She currently holds a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and has numerous hours of training in early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and watching movies.
Ms. Kim has worked at OLALC since February 2011. She is an independent and ambitious woman. Ms. Kim loves working with children because “they remind me of how amazing and exciting the world can be.” Ms. Kim is the proud mother of 3 children and her dog Angel. She currently holds a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and has numerous hours of training in early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and watching movies.
Tashika Wright
Tashika Wright
Assistant Director/Pre-K4 Teacher
Assistant Director/Pre-K4 Teacher
Ms. Wright has worked at OLALC since May 2008. She is a committed, confident, and dependable person. Ms. Wright loves working with children because “I love to see a smile on their faces when they complete a task they couldn’t do and how they use their imagination.” Ms. Wright currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. Ms. Wright has three siblings and is the baby in her family. She is the proud aunt and great aunt to her nieces and nephews. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing, spending time with her family, and watching a good movie.
Ms. Wright has worked at OLALC since May 2008. She is a committed, confident, and dependable person. Ms. Wright loves working with children because “I love to see a smile on their faces when they complete a task they couldn’t do and how they use their imagination.” Ms. Wright currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. Ms. Wright has three siblings and is the baby in her family. She is the proud aunt and great aunt to her nieces and nephews. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing, spending time with her family, and watching a good movie.
Triniche Hutchins
Triniche Hutchins
Administrative Assistant, Director of DVLC
Administrative Assistant, Director of DVLC
Ms. Hutchins known as “Ms. Niecy” has worked at OLALC since opening in August 2007. Ms. Niecy is a kind and considerate individual who dedicates herself to children. “I treat the children just as if they were my own.” She is the wife and proud mother of 4 children. She currently is the Director of our sister center, Discovery Village Learning Center. Ms. Niecy has her Childcare Director Certification, Child Development Associate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education and management. In her spare time, she enjoys doing hair.
Ms. Hutchins known as “Ms. Niecy” has worked at OLALC since opening in August 2007. Ms. Niecy is a kind and considerate individual who dedicates herself to children. “I treat the children just as if they were my own.” She is the wife and proud mother of 4 children. She currently is the Director of our sister center, Discovery Village Learning Center. Ms. Niecy has her Childcare Director Certification, Child Development Associate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education and management. In her spare time, she enjoys doing hair.
Marissa Velazquez
Marissa Velazquez
Infant 2 Teacher/School Age Teacher/Bus Driver
Infant 2 Teacher/School Age Teacher/Bus Driver
Mrs. Marissa has worked at OLALC since September 2013. She is a dependable, fun, and happy person. Mrs. Marissa loves working with children because “I love watching them grow and learn new things.” Mrs. Marissa currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. Mrs. Marissa is the proud wife and mother of three wonderful boys. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Mrs. Marissa has worked at OLALC since September 2013. She is a dependable, fun, and happy person. Mrs. Marissa loves working with children because “I love watching them grow and learn new things.” Mrs. Marissa currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. Mrs. Marissa is the proud wife and mother of three wonderful boys. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Darriana Shaw
Darriana Shaw
Infant 2 Teacher
Infant 2 Teacher
Ms. Darriana has worked at OLALC since August 2018. Ms. Darriana is committed, motivated, and independent. She loves working with children because “they make me a more positive person in my day to day life.” Ms. Darriana has 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 nephews. In her spare time, she enjoys playing music and sleeping.
Ms. Darriana has worked at OLALC since August 2018. Ms. Darriana is committed, motivated, and independent. She loves working with children because “they make me a more positive person in my day to day life.” Ms. Darriana has 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 nephews. In her spare time, she enjoys playing music and sleeping.
Carolyn Alvarez
Carolyn Alvarez
School Age Teacher/Floater
School Age Teacher/Floater
Ms. Alvarez has worked at OLALC since August 2018. Ms. Alvarez is a dependable, artistic, and fun person. She loves working with children because “they are so lovable and funny at the same time.” Ms. Alvarez currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. She is the proud mother of 4 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 daughters-in-laws and 1 son- in-law. In her spare time, she enjoys watching TV, crafts, sewing, and cooking.
Ms. Alvarez has worked at OLALC since August 2018. Ms. Alvarez is a dependable, artistic, and fun person. She loves working with children because “they are so lovable and funny at the same time.” Ms. Alvarez currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. She is the proud mother of 4 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 daughters-in-laws and 1 son- in-law. In her spare time, she enjoys watching TV, crafts, sewing, and cooking.
Blanca Cerda
Blanca Cerda
Infant 2 Teacher
Infant 2 Teacher
Ms. Blanca has worked at OLALC since October 2016. She is a sincere and sensitive woman. Ms. Blanca loves working with children because “I always learn something new from them.” Ms. Blanca is the proud daughter, wife, and mother of 2 daughters. She also has 8 brothers. She has worked in childcare for over 25 years and has numerous hours of training in early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, and sleeping.
Ms. Blanca has worked at OLALC since October 2016. She is a sincere and sensitive woman. Ms. Blanca loves working with children because “I always learn something new from them.” Ms. Blanca is the proud daughter, wife, and mother of 2 daughters. She also has 8 brothers. She has worked in childcare for over 25 years and has numerous hours of training in early childhood education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, and sleeping.
Shonte Jones
Shonte Jones
Toddler 2 1/2 Teacher
Toddler 2 1/2 Teacher
Mrs. Jones has worked at OLALC since August 2017. Mrs. Jones is a nice, helpful, and supportive person. She loves working with children because “I like to see the growth and development of their learning skills and the smiles on their faces when they accomplish new skills.” She currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. Mrs. Jones is the wife and proud mother of 2 children. In her spare time, she enjoys watching basketball and football, shopping, reading, and doing crossword puzzles.
Mrs. Jones has worked at OLALC since August 2017. Mrs. Jones is a nice, helpful, and supportive person. She loves working with children because “I like to see the growth and development of their learning skills and the smiles on their faces when they accomplish new skills.” She currently has a Child Development Certificate (CDA) and numerous hours of training in early childhood education. Mrs. Jones is the wife and proud mother of 2 children. In her spare time, she enjoys watching basketball and football, shopping, reading, and doing crossword puzzles.
Aaliyah Bivins
Aaliyah Bivins
Infant 1 Teacher/Bus Driver
Infant 1 Teacher/Bus Driver
Ms. Aaliyah has worked at OLALC since March 2022. Ms. Aaliyah is a loving, hardworking, and dedicated team player. She loves working with children because “I love seeing the kids grow and learn each and everyday.” Ms. Aaliyah is currently attending college to obtain her Bachelors in Business Administration. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Ms. Aaliyah has worked at OLALC since March 2022. Ms. Aaliyah is a loving, hardworking, and dedicated team player. She loves working with children because “I love seeing the kids grow and learn each and everyday.” Ms. Aaliyah is currently attending college to obtain her Bachelors in Business Administration. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Anesta “Angel” Chambers
Anesta “Angel” Chambers
Toddler 1 Teacher
Toddler 1 Teacher
Ms. Chambers has worked at OLALC since July 2023. She is a honest, dependable, and respectful individual. Ms. Angel loves working with children because, she “loves to see the light on their faces when they acquire new development. Children have a way of making the world a better place.” Ms. Angel currently doesn’t have children of her own, but looks forward to one day being a proud mom. She currently holds her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and has numerous hours of training in childcare. In her spare time, Ms. Angel enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing.
Ms. Chambers has worked at OLALC since July 2023. She is a honest, dependable, and respectful individual. Ms. Angel loves working with children because, she “loves to see the light on their faces when they acquire new development. Children have a way of making the world a better place.” Ms. Angel currently doesn’t have children of her own, but looks forward to one day being a proud mom. She currently holds her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and has numerous hours of training in childcare. In her spare time, Ms. Angel enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing.
Lydia Waites
Lydia Waites
Toddler 2 Teacher
Toddler 2 Teacher
Mrs. Lydia Waites has worked at OLALC since July 2023. She has over 20 years of experience working with children. “It’s my passion to see children learn and grow. Being in early childhood has also taught me beforehand of becoming a mother of four adults that I have been blessed to raise. I learned how to care for and train up a child spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically in the most compassionate ways possible.” Mrs. Waites received a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and has numerous hours of training in early childhood. She is a church musician with a gifted ear and love implementing music in her learning environment. In her spare time, Mrs. Waites loves to write poetry and often performs spoken word events across Dallas. She enjoys attending children’s sporting events, amusement parks, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Lydia Waites has worked at OLALC since July 2023. She has over 20 years of experience working with children. “It’s my passion to see children learn and grow. Being in early childhood has also taught me beforehand of becoming a mother of four adults that I have been blessed to raise. I learned how to care for and train up a child spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically in the most compassionate ways possible.” Mrs. Waites received a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) and has numerous hours of training in early childhood. She is a church musician with a gifted ear and love implementing music in her learning environment. In her spare time, Mrs. Waites loves to write poetry and often performs spoken word events across Dallas. She enjoys attending children’s sporting events, amusement parks, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jasmin Hogg
Jasmin Hogg
Infant 1 & 2 Teacher Assistant
Infant 1 & 2 Teacher Assistant
Ms. Jasmin has worked at OLALC since July 2022. Ms. Jasmin is a smart, caring, considerate, and dedicated team player. She loves working with children because “it brightens my day every time I see their smiles.” Jasmin is a senior in high school and on the road to graduate with her Associates Degree in 2024. She wants to be a pediatrician when she completes college. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.
Ms. Jasmin has worked at OLALC since July 2022. Ms. Jasmin is a smart, caring, considerate, and dedicated team player. She loves working with children because “it brightens my day every time I see their smiles.” Jasmin is a senior in high school and on the road to graduate with her Associates Degree in 2024. She wants to be a pediatrician when she completes college. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.
LaTanya Hall
LaTanya Hall
Infant 1 Teacher
Infant 1 Teacher
Ms. LaTanya has worked at OLALC since December 20, 2022. Ms. T is a kind hearted, loving, and responsible teacher. She loves working with children because “it allows me to apply the skills and tools I’ve learned to care for and love each child.” Ms. T is new to the early childhood field, however, she have raised 4 children of her own and came from the healthcare industry. “I’m very excited to be working at OLALC. They are a caring, supportive, and understanding center that I’m glad to be a part of.” In her spare time, she enjoys line dancing, relaxing, and spending time with her family.
Ms. LaTanya has worked at OLALC since December 20, 2022. Ms. T is a kind hearted, loving, and responsible teacher. She loves working with children because “it allows me to apply the skills and tools I’ve learned to care for and love each child.” Ms. T is new to the early childhood field, however, she have raised 4 children of her own and came from the healthcare industry. “I’m very excited to be working at OLALC. They are a caring, supportive, and understanding center that I’m glad to be a part of.” In her spare time, she enjoys line dancing, relaxing, and spending time with her family.
