OUR MISSION & VISION
CLLAIMM ACADEMY© is committed to preparing early and youthful learners for success while growing and maturing in their discipleship with Christ. . IT IS THE VISION OF (MCA) TO BECOME A LEADER IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS TO HELP CHILDREN DISCOVER THEIR GOD’S GIVEN TALENTS AND PURPOSE WITH A WELL-ROUNDED FOCUSED ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILL STRATEGY CALLED CLLAIMM
Our Story
The CLLAIMM Academy Model® was created by Dr. Marena Simmons-Jones, the author and founder of Special Touch Learning Day Care and Learning Academies. Since 1995, her vision has been to provide children and families with a rich early learning experience—something far more meaningful than simple babysitting.
Over the years, Dr. Simmons-Jones has built a legacy of excellence in early childhood education. She co-founded Special Touch Day Care #1 in 1995, helped establish Special Touch Learning Academy School in 2001, opened Special Touch Home School/Childcare #2 in 2003, and in 2017, played a role in starting Four Corners Academy in Vallejo, California. From these experiences, she developed the seven fundamentals of the CLLAIMM® early childhood education model, rooted in decades of hands-on teaching and care.
Dr. Simmons-Jones also brings a strong academic background. She holds an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement and Corrections, a Certificate in Early Childhood Development, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, a Master of Education in Organizational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Religious Education.