KidCORETM
Your child’s Brainstar Academy journey begins with our KidCORE ™ signature program.
KidCORE™ is a dynamic enrichment program that develops essential life skills.
Each week, our engaging lessons focus on key areas like responsibility, creativity, and determination.
Your child will learn to communicate effectively, connect socially, and lead with confidence.
Our program is designed to foster imagination and give your child the uncanny ability to
develop talent in any area of their choosing.
How KidCORE™ Helps Your Child Grow from the CORE
KidCORE’s learning framework includes practical life lessons, creating a comprehensive skill set that children will carry into adulthood. Your child will learn these skills experientially through storytelling, exploratory questions, drawing, and creative play led by our dynamic Brainstar instructors.
Confidence:
Building self-assurance through interactive activities and a deep understanding of character and values, enabling more informed decision-making.
Outgoingness:
Enhancing social skills and charisma to build lasting friendships and connections, helping your child to better understand and relate to others
Resourcefulness:
Developing problem-solving skills and fostering the ability to think creatively and innovatively, enabling a well-rounded approach to challenges.
Expression:
Fostering effective communication of thoughts and emotions, and harnessing imagination to develop new skills and talents.
Meet the Brainstar Instructors
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Jessie Terry
Jessie Terry, author and illustrator of the beloved Ebenezer and Friends children’s book series and reigning Miss Branson USA 2025, brings a unique blend of creativity and leadership to KidCORE. Through her engaging lessons and curriculum, she empowers children to ignite their imagination and build lasting values like responsibility and compassion, nurturing confident young leaders while enriching their lives.
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Keira Chang
Best-selling author of Marinara and Alfredo: How Do Rainbows Work, Keira Chang inspires young Brainstars to explore the wonders of science. Through her imaginative storytelling and interactive lessons, she sparks curiosity and fuels a love for discovery, making science an exciting journey for every child.
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Megan Fuciarelli
Megan Fuciarelli brings a wealth of experiences to Brainstar. With over two decades in education as both a teacher and administrator (principal and superintendent) and a passion for humanity, her approach empowers those she works with. In working with Brainstars, Megan will help develop essential communication skills at the heart of effective relationships and confident leadership. With her son, she leads engaging, practical lessons that equip Brainstars with the tools they need to connect, collaborate, and lead. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, welcomed, and valued - and now is the time for your Brainstar!
These Brainstars will be your child’s discovery guides along their journey.
Want more specifics about what your child will learn?
Hear from parents and kids about
their KidCORE experiences
“This experience has been fantastic – he has loved, loved LOVED every second of this. He has really grown… in how to interact with others in the class and outside.”
Kelly, Mom
“My kids are having a blast. They think it’s great!
Dad
“I like the magic and meeting friends, and having fun. They get to build confidence, presenting in front of the audience that they don’t get to do in school.”
Mom
