MEET THE OWNER
Fern Pegus, Founder & Head Dragon
Fern has a long history in Jefferson, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1988. She went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia and spent a couple of years in the Caribbean researching Sea Turtles. After moving to the Atlanta area Mrs. Pegus started her own Accounting Services Company and has been helping small businesses for the last 18 years. She has also acted as an officer in multiple companies and has extensive management and planning experience. Mrs. Pegus served on the Board of Directors for the non-profit, North Gwinnett Arts Association, which educates children and adults in the Arts.
Mrs. Pegus has been married to her husband for 15 years and they have a 14 year old daughter.


MEET THE DIRECTOR
Donna Samples

We are so excited to announce that we have hired Donna Samples as our Director for Dragon Academy. Ms. Donna has a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Reading & Literacy.
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Donna has been working with children in the childcare industry for over 20 years and has been a successful Director for over 15 years. In her spare time she enjoys photography, as well as spending time with her husband Scott and their three children camping. Ms. Donna is a joy to be around and we are so lucky to have her!
Lindsay Harrison
Lindsay has worked with children of all ages for 17 years and has 4 years of director experience. She has her associate degree in Psychology and has taken several early childhood education courses. She lives in Jefferson with her husband and two children. She has a Seven-year-old son and a four-year-old daughter who both attend Dragon Academy. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing at home. She is very excited to be a part of our family!

MEET THE DIRECTOR
OF COMPLIANCE
Wendy Embrick
Wendy has worked in childcare for 20 years. She has worked with children of all ages. She has 5 years of director experience. She lives in Jefferson and has four children. In her spare time she likes to read and go to thrift stores and antique stores.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
OF OPERATIONS
Kristin Autry
Kristin has been in early childhood education for 31 years. She has a bachelors in Elementary Education with a focus of Early Childhood Education. She is a mom to three grown boys. She has lived in Colbert, Georgia for the past 7 years. She absolutely loves what she does! She loves meeting families, but most of all, she loves the interaction she has with children on a daily basis!

MEET THE DIRECTOR
OF EDUCATION

EVERY CHILD IS
UNIQUE!
At Dragon Academy we are dedicated to helping your unique child maximize their personal growth and development. The goal of Dragon Academy is to foster a love of learning with our little dragons. We want to offer your child a fun, safe and caring environment in which they can learn and grow.
"We feel so blessed to have our children at Dragon Academy. We have been extremely happy with our experience and appreciate the extra care you all provide for our girls." - Mrs. Walters
YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY COMES FIRST!
For Parents, we want to ensure your peace of mind, from a state of art security
system to video monitored classrooms and playgrounds. We will provide healthy
meals and snacks and plenty of physical activity for our little dragons.
