Meet Our Team
Dede Pierce, Principal
It is an honor to serve as principal for Maize Early Childhood. This is my fourth year with the Maize school district and prior to coming to Maize I served as assistant principal, Title One Coordinator and Early Childhood Director for El Dorado Schools.
I started my educational career in the Wichita Public Schools as a kindergarten, vocal music, 1st and 2nd grade reading, and 5th grade teacher before serving as an MTSS Facilitator and Early Childhood Literacy Specialist.
I went to Goddard schools through my sophomore year and then transferred and graduated from Christian Challenge High School. My collegiate journey includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education along with minors in vocal music and mass communications from Friends University. I received my Masters of Science in Educational Administration from Emporia State University.
My husband, Scot, and I have three wonderful children and three spectacular grandchildren. Being Mimi and Papa is truly a blessing! As MECC Principal, it is my goal to give our students and their families the best beginning to their educational journey!
Welcome to the Maize Early Childhood Center. We are thrilled to be the first step in your child’s developmental and educational journey. We look forward to partnering with you from your child’s birth until kindergarten through a wide variety of early childhood programs. Join us as we EXPLORE the world of early childhood together!
Maize Early Childhood Center
9405 W. 37th St., North, Wichita, KS 67205
316-722-3105
Paula Ashworth,
Communications Secretary
Our secretaries manage administrative tasks, supports communication between staff, students, and parents, and ensures the smooth operation of the school office.
Tammy Stewart, Data Secretary/Enrollment Specialist
Our secretaries manage administrative tasks, supports communication between staff, students, and parents, and ensures the smooth operation of the school office.
Mandy Glasse,
Counselor
Our counselors support students' emotional, social, and academic development by providing guidance, resources, and a safe space to address their needs.
Michelle McAllister,
Parents as Teachers Coordinator
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families from birth through age 5. Find more information on our Programs page.
Allison Parkhurst, Nurse
Our school nurse cares for the health and wellness of students, including administering medication. Click here to learn about health services in the district.
Please call the school office to notify employees of any after-school transportation/pickup changes for students. To report your child's absence from school, please call our school's front office at 316-722-3105.