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Spots Available Now in both our "Busy Bees 3s" and the 'Butterflies 4s and 5s Room."
Come tour our new space at
Heritage United Methodist Church
129th and Quivira Rd. Overland Park
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Who We Are
Alicia Mock​
Owner, Director & Lead Teacher
Alicia is a Kansas State University Grad with 2 degrees; Radio & Television and Elementary Education. A former seasoned Kindermusik Educator, Alicia has spent over thirty years teaching and inspiring children of all ages in a variety of classroom settings.
Besides growing Adventure Arts Academy since May of 2014, other experience includes 7 years teaching elementary grades in public and virtual schools, 4 years teaching and directing in other traditional preschool settings, and teaching 4th grade history and science in a homeschooling academy. Alicia is also a writer for KC Parent Magazine, and a professional singer and actress who has appeared on stages around the region. She finds great delight in combining her rich experience and education into creating a wonderful artsy and academic program for preschool children.
Recently widowed from her husband Cary, whom she was married to for 27 years, Alicia's greatest treasures are her 4 almost flown children, whom she also homeschooled for 6 years! With a knack for shaping behavior and inspiring joy in children, Alicia is available for one on one parent coaching!
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Chelsea Brown Villamayor
Lead Teacher (On Maternity Leave!)
After graduating from the Storling Dance Company's pre-professional program, Chelsea became a scholarship dance major at Oral Robert’s University, graduating with a BA in Dance Performance. Chelsea has since danced professionally with Storling as well as abroad through various dance missions.
In addition to implementing dance and movement to our program, Chelsea thoroughly enjoys teaching for the Kansas City Ballet and The Culture House Academy for the Performing Arts, where she also instructed for their recently established college dance program! Her gifted ability to guide and motivate children brings much richness to our program. Chelsea has two other profound loves, her husband Al, and her dog, Iko. THEY ARE EXPECTING a BABY in October of 2025, and Chelsea will be weaning away her duties on staff, but blessing us with occasional substitute teaching when she can!
Tricia Davenport
Assistant Director and Lead Teacher
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Tricia has a degree in theatre education from Central Methodist University. She taught high school and middle school, but found a love of early childhood education over the past ten years at Colonial Preschool where she most recently was their Assistant Director/Curriculum Coordinator.
In addition to bringing her theatre background into the classroom, Tricia was certified to teach vocal music after college and loves to add music to her lessons. As a former Zumba instructor, she loves a good dance party with her students!
When not at school, Tricia enjoys being home with her husband, Josh, and her daughter, Madeline. She loves reading, going to the theatre, attending concerts (certified Swiftie!), jigsaw puzzles, home improvement, and watching TV. You can also find her taking walks around her Waldo neighborhood (with an occasional stop at a coffee shop or bakery).
Josephine Zion - Assistant Teacher/Lunch Prep
(Both Classes)
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Jocie is so happy to be part of the team! She has always loved being around kids and their energy, curiosity, and big imaginations, which make every day fun and meaningful.
Jocie grew up dancing and helping out with the younger children in her life. That experience sparked a passion for working with young children and led her to attend and graduate from the Störling Conservatory of Dance degree program with a certificate in dance. Jocie incorporates music and movement into her daily life. Whether dancing, playing, or just being silly, she enjoys helping kids feel confident, creative, and loved.
She is also excited to know each child and their families, and looks forward to learning and growing together!"
Angela Richmond - Regular Substitute Teacher
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Angela Richmond just joined the crew at Adventure Arts Academy as a much-needed substitute teacher! She originally studied Radio, TV, and Public Relations, then worked in the field of advertising and marketing. Later, she spent a season as a professional nanny in England, Connecticut, and Kansas. This confirmed the nudge in her heart that working with children was a calling. In addition to providing childcare for families 2-3 days/week during her summers raising her son, Angela is in her 4th year teaching the 18-month-old class at Ressurection Early Learning Preschool.
She especially loves the 'littlest" preschoolers, including playing on the floor, reading books together, and helping these impressionable ones build confidence as they grow during this very special stage.
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Angela has been married to her husband, Steven for 16 years. Their son Gabe attends Olathe East High School, and was a treasured gift from God, given at a later stage of life. Outside of working with preschoolers, Angela loves spending her time at orchesta concerts, batting cages, baseball games, trackmeets, youth groups, church, and in her home hosting teenage boys!..All of which fills her heart.
Angela also loves the lake, boating, kayaking, shopping, thrifting, and her two kitties, Alabama and Peppermint!