New Horizon Academy
Brandy Thayer is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Director at New Horizon Academy since August 2023. Prior to this role, Brandy held key positions at Guidepost Montessori from October 2021 to May 2023, including Head Of School and Assistant Head Of School. Brandy also served as Director of Finance for Olathe Obstetrics & Gynecology from October 2015 to May 2020. Academically, Brandy holds a Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and two Bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology, all earned from The University of Kansas between 1992 and 1999.
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New Horizon Academy
New Horizon Academy, a Minnesota family-owned and operated company, has been serving young children for over 50 years. Our founder, Sue Dunkley, began her career as an elementary school teacher. Sue knew she needed to provide a nurturing place for children to go before they ventured out into the big world and entered school, a place that would help them believe in themselves. That is why New Horizon was born. Today, Chad Dunkley, Sue’s son and one of New Horizon Academy’s first students, is our Chief Executive Officer. Chad ensures that the commitment to excellence Sue strived for in New Horizon’s early years and the foundation that our company was built upon continue to be the cornerstone for each New Horizon Academy. Indeed, the entire mission, philosophy, and practices of New Horizon Academy are devoted to that commitment to excellence and the development of a healthy sense of self in every child enrolled in our programs. Because of our continuing love, belief, and dedication to children, we have flourished and become one of the nation’s most successful and respected providers of child care and early education. As New Horizon Academy continues to grow and serve more families each year, we will always have family roots, a warm atmosphere, an open door, and a commitment to excellence.