Welcome To Our Literacy Studio!
Our Philosophy
Our mission is to build strong foundations in letters, sounds, and early writing through playful, research-based activities and intentionally small classes designed just for young learners.
We pride ourselves on going beyond the typical letter-of-the-week approach, helping preschoolers truly understand letters and the sounds behind them through playful, intentional literacy experiences.
It’s the difference between recognizing letters and truly being ready to use them.
Our playful learning classes follow a "learn-by-doing" approach. We focus on developmentally appropriate skills that your early learner will utilize come kindergarten and beyond!
Key Skills Focused
Our TFLC Teaching Approach
Strong Understanding Of Early Literacy Development.
Our teachers understand how foundational skills like letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and early writing support later reading success and intentionally incorporate these skills into everyday learning experiences.
Experienced Working With Early Learners Ages 2–6.
Our teachers know how young children learn best and create developmentally appropriate experiences that support language, curiosity, and confidence.
Playful Learning With Purposeful Instruction.
Activities are thoughtfully designed so that children build meaningful literacy skills through play, movement, and hands-on exploration.
Attentive And Responsive To Each Child’s Growth.
TFLC teachers carefully observe how children learn, adjusting activities and guidance to support each learner’s individual development.
Meet Mrs. Faust
Mrs. Faust loves spending her days at TFLC. She enjoys helping learners discover letters and sounds through hands-on exploration. In her classroom, you’ll often find children building letters with play-dough, clapping syllables, and searching for sounds in playful activities. Nothing makes her happier than seeing her students as excited to come to class as she is.
Master's in Special Education, Early Childhood Focus
Teaches Preschool Learners & Pre-K Learners
Fun Facts:
Years Teaching Early Childhood?
25+ Years.
Favorite Literacy Skill To Teach?
Phonological Awareness.
Favorite Literacy Activity?
Mnemonic letter cards with actions.
What Makes Me Smile At TFLC?
Seeing kiddos so happy to come to class with me.
Fun Fact?
An empty nester mom to two college girls who is married to her best friend.
Meet Our Storybook Learners Teachers
Our Storybook Learners classes will be led by Kelsey Sullivan and Kristen Braithwaite. We are so excited to welcome them to the TFLC family!
Kelsey Sullivan
Kristen Braithwaite
Storybook Learners Teachers
Coming Soon!
Photos and fun facts for Kelsey and Kristen will be added here soon. Check back to get to know our Storybook Learners teachers!
From Our Founder
I founded The Friends Learning Center after years of working with young children in both early childhood and elementary classrooms. With a Master's degree in Special Education and work experience focused on early childhood, including teaching preschool, I saw firsthand how important strong literacy foundations are during the early years.
As both an educator and a mom, I’ve always believed that young children learn best in environments where they feel happy, supported, and excited to explore. At TFLC, we’ve created a warm and welcoming space where children can play, discover, and build confidence while developing important early learning skills.
Research consistently shows that letter knowledge and phonological awareness are among the strongest predictors of later reading success, and the preschool years are the perfect time to begin building these skills while learning still feels like play.
That belief is what inspired me to open The Friends Learning Center, a place where children can explore the sounds and skills behind letters through playful, hands-on learning in intentionally small classes. Through engaging activities and gentle guidance, we help children build confidence with letters, sounds, and early writing while developing the strong literacy foundations that support reading success.
Trial Classes
Would you like to experience the magic of our classes firsthand?
We offer complimentary trial classes for prospective students. Each class is 2 hours long, and all students must be potty trained. Since trial classes will be with our current students, this is a drop-off class. Your child must be able to attend the class without a caregiver. Mrs. Faust will be available after the class to chat and answer any questions.