Meet Our Staff

 Donna Jensen is our owner and director. Born and raised in Colonia, New Jersey, she attended Kean College majoring in  Elementary Education in 1981. She relocated to Conway, SC with her husband Jeff in 1987. Mrs. Jensen is the proud mother of four sons, Jeffrey, Jason, Jacob & Jordan. She is a member of Carolina Forest Community Church. Her career working with children began in high school. She was an in home family childcare provider from 1987- 1993. In 1993 she founded St. James Child Development Center in Conway where she was the director until April, 2000. In May of 2000 she opened Gymboree Play & Music in Carolina Forest and began a small preschool program, which quickly outgrew the facility and moved to Waccamaw Blvd. where The Learning Station was born! After outgrowing the Waccamaw Blvd. location The Learning Station moved to Singleton Ridge Rd in April of 2006. With over 30 years in the early childhood field, making a difference in a child or parent's life is one of the most rewarding experience she has had

Modesty  obtained a B.S. in Sociology and Child Development and Welfare from Western Carolina University in 2006. She is a NC certified Lead Preschool Teacher and taught at Bright Horizons Family Solutions after college. After a year and a half in the classroom Modesty moved into the role of Infant/Toddler Program coordinator and curriculum specialist; staying in that position until moving to Myrtle Beach in January 2010. Hobbies include reading, cooking, traveling, sewing, and spending time with her husband and two year old son. Modesty joined the Learning Station in the role of Infant/Toddler Director in June 2010.

Brandi has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Arts, with 110 credits towards her BA in Elementary Education & Psychology.  She owned and operated Peace of Mind Child Care in NY, before moving to SC and working as the director at Kindercare and Gateway Academy. She has been with The Learning Station since July of 2009 first as a teacher and now as our Preschool and School Age coordinator and curriculum specialist. In her spare time Brandi enjoys running, reading and spending free time with her family-husband Randy and children Dean, Bailey and Dylan.

Kim graduated from Morris Catholic High School in Denville New Jersey. She was employed by J.Kinney Inc. as  bookkeeper until 2004.  Kim then relocated to South Carolina where she and her husband opened their own locksmith business.  Kim has been employed with The Learning Station since 2006 as the administrative assistant.   In her free time Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters: Danielle, Rhiannon, and Michaela.

Jeffrey graduated from Carolina Forest HS and went to Hillsong United College In Sydney, Australia where he studied to be a Praise and Worship Leader.  Upon his return to the US, Jeffrey has completed several courses in culinary arts at HGTC.  He enjoys spending time with his fiance Lauren, playing guitar, selling VEMMA/VERVE products and spending time with his family.

Rhenan is CPR/First Aid Certified and has obtained her Early Childhood 101 Credentials. She has 12 years experience in the food industry and a combined 6 years of early childhood experience. Rhenan completes 20 hours of DSS approved training every year and volunteers in her church’s nursery. Rhenan enjoys sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family

Samantha graduated from Sachen East High School in New York.  Samantha also completed a two year early childhood education career training program.  Samantha is a student at Coastal Carolina University, majoring in early childhood education.  Samantha has spent the past two years as a preschool student teacher.  Samantha came to The Learning Station first as an intern, and recently as an infant room teacher.  In her spare time Samantha enjoys scrapbooking and reading.

Christine relocated to Myrtle Beach from Maryland where she owned an operated a licensed in home daycare for over 8 years.  Since moving here she has worked with an assisted living facility and Incare Hospice.  She has 5 children-two boys ages 25 and 22 and three girls ages 17, 14, and 9.  In her free time she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her daughters visiting the library, walking her dog, and helping their elderly neighbors. 

Jessi has her Early Childhood 101 credentials and ITERS training. She is also CPR/First Aid certified. Jessi is a church nursery volunteer and loves helping out at school functions. She has been with the Learning Station for three and a half years and enjoys reading, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her children

Codi is from Front Royal, Virginia and graduated from Warren County high school where she began her experience in childcare.  She went on to Lord Fairfax Community College to pursue a degree in Language Arts for Children.  She has completed several seminars including "Creating Spaces for Infants and Toddlers", "Enhancing Infant and Toddler Care", and "Medication Administration Training".   In her free time, Codi enjoys walking her dogs and spending time with her husband. 

Heather is a graduate of Horry Georgetown Technical College where she obtained her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.  She is the mother of 2 beautiful little girls, Ava and Jada.  She enjoys spending all of her free time with them shopping, going to the park, playing at the beach, and bike riding.  Heather has worked with all age groups but is especially fond of the infant and toddler stage. 

Jodi is a graduate of Carolina Forest High school and will be enrolling in the ECD 101 program at HGTC this fall. She is CPR/First Aid certified and completes at least 20 additional hours of training each year. She has been with the Learning Station for over a year and has 3 years experience with licensed childcare providers. Jodi has volunteered as a dance instructor and spent many hours giving back to the community through involvement with ROTC. In her free time Jodi loves to spend time outdoors with her husband and children and enjoys baking, reading, and scrap booking  

Jackie has 22 years experience in Early Childhood. She taught for a combined 11 years, was a director for 3, and a childcare center owner for 6 years before coming back to the classroom. Jackie completes 20+ hours of training every year and is Infant Toddler certified.  She is a foster animal volunteer and hobbies include gardening, animals, music, going out with friends, and her children

LaDonna graduated from high school in 2001.  She has attended many years of DSS training in the field of early childhood education.  LaDonna is also Red Cross CPR and first aid certified.  LaDonna has been with The Learning Station for five years and has taught all the different age groups. LaDonna has done volunteer work in a nursing home as well as volunteer with a kitchen for the needy.  In her free time, LaDonna enjoys spending time with her four children; Katavis, Cortez, Jayon, and Jasmyne.

Kayla began coming to our center as a student teacher from The Academy of Arts and Science.  She will now be attending HGTC in the Early Childhood program.

Jenifer graduated from Aynor High School in 2007. She is currently continuing her education at Horry Georgetown Technical College to obtain a degree in early childhood education. Jenifer has worked at two other childcare facilities before coming to The Learning Station. She has experience teaching three year olds and four year olds. In her free time, Jenifer enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

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Ivory is a graduate from Conway High school and now attends HGTC for Early Childhood Education.  She has worked with children for 5 years and spends her extra time volunteering at her children’s school.  Interests include shopping, family outings, and acknowledging her children as the joy of her life.

Roberta has obtained an associates degree in early childhood education from Bristol Community College in 1986.  She also attended Rhode Island College for over a year majoring in education. Roberta has also attended many SCECA conferences, and is Red Cross CPR and first aid certified.  Roberta has over twenty years experience in teaching a preschool four year old class. Roberta also volunteers teaching a sunday school class at St. Michael's church.  In her spare time, Roberta enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and attending Clemson sporting events.

My name is Sarah Jones.  Teaching is a strong passion of mine and I look forward to working with all the children at The Learning Station.  I graduated from Coastal Carolina with an Elementary Education degree and have just finished my first year as a 3rd grade teacher in North Carolina.  I have worked with children ranging from infants to thirteen years old in many different environments.  I have never met a child that didn't touch my heart in some way and I look forward to learning from my children as they learn from me!

Kalie is originally from Oakland County, Michigan. She moved to South Carolina before highschool and graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education this Spring. Kalie's hobbies are photography, scrapbooking, boating, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. She enjoys reading and listening to music as well.

Jessica has been working and interning with children for six years.  She attended the Academy of Art, Science and Technology with a concentration in Early Childhood.  She is currently attending Horry Georgetown Technical College and will be graduating with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood.  She loves working with children and showing them lots of love and attention.  In her free time Jessica enjoys spending time with her family. 

Chris graduated from high school in 2005. Chris also attended the University Of Maryland and University of Southern Maryland for two years. Chris is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  Chris currently teaches a beginners fitness class and Jiu Jitsu class at Fitness Edge and Fighting Tigers. Chris recently became a pro fighter in mixed martial arts. His long term goal is to make it to team USA and UFC. Chris's  interests include reading, working out, wrestling,and watching movies.