Meet the Team
The people bringing Little Poppins Learning Academy to life.
Lydia Wright (Miss Lydia)
Founder and Head of School
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons), Early Years Teacher Status, British Association of Teachers of Dancing Ballet Qualification, CDA Accreditation in Florida
Lydia has worked in early years education since 2009, progressing through roles from teacher and director to owner and Head of School. This journey has given her a thorough understanding of early years provision and enables her to lead with empathy, supporting and mentoring educators at every stage of their careers.
Since joining the UK side of the company in 2017, Lydia has led Little Pearls through substantial growth and development, including a major expansion in 2025 to meet demand for additional places. She is passionate about creating exceptional learning environments where children flourish, families feel supported and educators are empowered to achieve their full potential.
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A visit to a US school in 2024 inspired Lydia to explore how she could bring a different approach to early education and care to American families. Through conversations with local parents, she discovered an appetite for the nurturing, individual approach she knew could make a positive difference to children’s lives. In 2025, she applied for a visa, and in 2026, she and her family moved across the Atlantic to bring her vision for Little Poppins Learning Academy to life.
Lydia is a strong advocate for reflective practice and continuous improvement, believing there is always an opportunity to learn, innovate and strengthen the experiences provided for children and families. She is particularly passionate about developing her team, recognizing that investing in educators helps create the best possible experiences for children.
She continues to oversee the strategic direction of Little Pearls in the UK while dedicating most of her time to education and quality at Little Poppins in the US. Drawing on England’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and her extensive experience, she is shaping a curriculum that places children’s development, curiosity and wellbeing at its heart.
Outside of work, Lydia enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, keeping active and making the most of Florida’s weather and activities. On weekends, you will often find them exploring somewhere new, trying new things or supporting local businesses – usually with a coffee and a slice of cake along the way.
Vickie Moses (Miss Vickie)
Founding Director
Vickie Moses is the Founding Director of Little Poppins Academy in Melbourne, Florida. She has 27 years of experience in early childhood education, from teacher to Assistant Director, including 15 years as a Director. Vickie is passionate about helping children learn and grow and building strong, supportive teams in early learning settings.
Born in Germany while her father was in the military, Vickie has lived throughout the United States and now calls Merritt Island, Florida, home with her husband, Todd, and her German Shepherd, Pixel. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family of three sons and three daughters-in-law. Vickie is excited about the launch of Little Poppins Academy and looks forward to helping grow the brand in the United States of America.
Jessica Walters (Miss Jessica)
Assistant Director
Jessica brings experience to Little Poppins Learning Academy with a background in early childhood education, having taught in preschool and VPK classrooms across Florida and Texas. Her work in early childhood education has shaped her belief that strong relationships, encouragement, and a nurturing environment help children develop confidence and a love of learning.
She is passionate about creating a classroom where every child feels safe, understood, and valued. By getting to know each child’s personality, interests, and individual needs, Jessica supports learning through play, creativity, and everyday discovery.
She is excited to join Little Poppins Learning Academy and build lasting relationships with its children and families, helping create a welcoming community where children feel comfortable being themselves and eager to learn.
More Teachers Coming Soon…
Join our growing team
We will soon be recruiting passionate, caring and inspiring people to join Little Poppins Learning Academy. If you share our values of curiosity, critical thinking and kindness and want to make a positive difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Visit our Careers page to learn more, or contact to register your interest in future opportunities.
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