About Us
Our Company
Our progressive curriculum is designed to foster exploration, discovery, and critical thinking skills in children. We have implemented Experience Curriculum, a comprehensive research-based program that ensures children receive a well-rounded education. With a focus on confidence, creativity, and lifelong learning, our curriculum provides a solid foundation for academic and personal growth. This curriculum and your child’s journey is visible each day in your reports from the classroom.
Highlands Academy is proud to have a team of experienced and passionate professionals leading our school. Our owner, Holli Martin, has been involved in early childhood education since 2004 and has a deep understanding of the needs of both children and working parents. Holli’s dedication to providing top-quality preschools led to the establishment of Highlands Academy as well as Centennial Montessori, and Mountain View Academy, ensuring busy parents have access to exceptional educational programs.
The classrooms at Highlands Academy are designed to provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment. Our school features 16 classrooms, catering to a total of 225 students. Each classroom is thoughtfully set up and equipped with age-appropriate materials and resources to promote learning and engagement. Whether it’s our infant classrooms, toddler classrooms, early preschool, preschool, or pre-K classrooms, we prioritize the holistic development of each child.
In addition to our exceptional curriculum and classrooms, we offer ancillary programming that adds value to your child’s learning experience. Our all-inclusive program ensures that snacks and additional activities are included in your monthly tuition. We believe in providing a well-rounded education, and our ancillary programming includes enriching activities such as art, music, physical education, and more. These activities enhance creativity, fine and gross motor skills, socialization, and overall development.
At Highlands Academy, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and welcoming community where children thrive. We invite you to schedule a tour and see firsthand the exceptional education and care we provide.
Leadership Team

Claire Southard
I love to be in the classroom with the children, working with our wonderful staff, but my favorite part is my relationship with the families.
Outside of Highlands Academy, I spend my time with my family. I have a preschool age son, Xander that attends Highlands Academy and a new baby joining us this winter. I am so proud that my children will be graduates of Highlands Academy!
Trisha VanWagenen
