The Academy of Preschool Learning is also known as the “Apple School”, because “APL” is
phonetic for apple and it is shorter and easier to say. The apple is part of our registered logo.
Founders:
Joan Nehring, Retired
Lois Schreiter, Administrator
Nadeen Balsis, Administrator
"Both Lois and Nadeen are listed in the 2005 Edition of Who's Who Among
America's Teachers"
The Academy of Preschool Learning started with three women who had degrees in elementary
education and had a vision for helping young children become better students.
The founders are mothers; Joan Nehring is the mother of six children; Nadeen Balsis three
children; and Lois Schreiter four children. The three mothers had great practical experience
working with their young families.
All three of the founders taught in the public schools and saw a need for early learning
intervention with methods and materials that would enhance the learning process.
It is now understood that a child’s brain develops the most between the ages of one and five,
we wanted to take advantage of this time. Think of preschool education as the foundation of a
building. With a strong foundation learning will progress. It is the basis on which to grow.
Three years of age is the optimum age to develop these learning skills.
After one summer of writing and developing a unique program to stimulate the learning process,
we decided to use Montessori equipment, because it incorporated the use of the five senses. This
was the direction APL headed. Our reading program uses our own style of teaching phonics and
early reading readiness. Our math program uses hands on concrete equipment to help children
understand the abstract concepts.
Our goal was and still is to develop the total child, academically, socially, emotionally, and
physically, through a variety of exciting activities. APL opened its doors in the fall of 1981
in South Milwaukee and has grown to include Greendale, Franklin, and the Hales Corners areas
of Wisconsin.
Congratulations to two staff members on being nominated for the 2008 Teacher Of The Year
Award from the Betty Brinn Childrens's Museum!!
Sharon Sohns and Susan Charnon, who have been with Apple School for 22 years and
20 years respectively, team teach at the Greendale location. We know they are wonderful
teachers, but it is very special for them to be recognized for being at the top of their
profession. Way to go Ladies!!
APL is pleased to announce Anne Borland has been appointed to Cambridge Who's Who Registry
Among Executives and Professionals for 2008-2009. Anne is the Directoress at the SM APL.
Congratulations Anne!
The APL Staff was honored this year with two nominations for Early Childhood Teacher of the
Year 2009. Tammi Rybacki of our Franklin location and Anne Borland of South Milwaukee.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Anne Borland on her recent retirement! Many Happy Days Anne!!
We are doing our part to help the economy by freezing our tuition rates for the coming school year.
Open House on Monday August 23,2010 from 4 PM to 8 PM at all Locations.
Our Locations:
1. APL South Milwaukee, 1111 N. Chicago Ave., 53172
2. APL Greendale, 6101 S. 51st Street, 53129
3. APL Franklin, 3900 W. Ryan Rd., 53132
4. APL Hales Corners, 12219 W. Janesville Rd. 53130
APL is a member of the Wisconsin Half Day Preschool Association.
Copyright © 2005 APL, Revised - November, 2009