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Ivybrook Academy Greenville
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At Ivybrook Academy, we are committed to providing an innovative and nurturing environment where children ages 18 months to 6 years can thrive. Our mission is to blend proven educational philosophies, fostering a love of learning while supporting each child’s unique capabilities. We prepare our students for school and life by nurturing their academic, social, and emotional development.
Every Ivybrook campus is a place where curiosity leads, educators listen, and children are known. If your family is ready to join us, we’d love to welcome you.
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At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate each child's unique capabilities through our engaging curriculum. Our innovative approach empowers children to explore, discover, and learn in a supportive environment, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Our thoughtfully designed classrooms provide a warm and inviting environment that stimulates creativity and exploration, tailored to foster growth in every child.
We integrate the best practices from Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches into a unique half-day curriculum that meets each child’s needs and interests.
Our individualized learning pathways ensure that every child receives the support they need to flourish academically and socially, respecting their unique learning styles.
Our curriculum is designed not only for kindergarten readiness but also to equip children with the skills needed to navigate and lead in the world of tomorrow.
For Emily Watson, Ivybrook Academy Greenville has always been about creating the kind of preschool experience families hope to find during one of the most important stages of their child's development. Emily and her husband, Phil, brought Ivybrook Academy to Greenville in 2019, drawn to an educational approach that recognizes something parents know instinctively: every child is different, and children thrive when they are known, understood, and encouraged as individuals.
Each year, Ivybrook Academy awards one individual the title of Administrator of the Year. The pool is from every campus across the country, and the selection criteria is competitive since so many Ivybrook Academy administrators have long tenure in their careers and with Ivybrook.
For 2026, Ivybrook Academy in Greenville is proud to announce that our own Kathleen Bookbinder was named Ivybrook Academy Administrator of the Year at the annual conference in July.
Kathleen Bookbinder has been active in the field of education for over 35 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master of Science Degree in Special Education and a 6th Year of Advanced Study in School Administration and Supervision. A former classroom teacher, Miss Kathleen has also served as a K-5 Literacy Coordinator and administrator in private and public schools in Connecticut and South Carolina, and she is a certified teacher trainer for SC Endeavors, South Carolina’s statewide educator support and training resource center. In addition to her work in education, Kathleen has had her writing for children published in a variety of children’s magazines including Highlights, Boy’s Life, Boy’s Quest, Nature Friend and Imagination Café.
Kathleen is grateful to have found, in Ivybrook Academy Greenville, the opportunity to create the educational space she always wanted for her own children—a true community where administrators, educators, parents and families partner, with open communication and understanding, to create a space where children and learning are celebrated, children feel safe and respected, and the capacity for teaching and learning soars!
