Stacie Dean, Owner and Director
Stacie is one of the original founders of Brookfield Academy. Stacie brings her love of children and business sense to Brookfield to run an exceptional childcare facility. More than 19 years ago, Stacie saw a great need for quality preschool child care and education in Lowndes County. In 2005, she partnered with like-minded mothers, Nicole Holder and Elizabeth Vickers to start Brookfield.
Stacie holds her Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from Valdosta State University and is from Leary, GA. She has three daughters and her husband, David, is the Head Football Coach at Lanier County High School.
Stacie can be contacted at staciedean@brookfield-
Nicole Holder, Owner and Director
Nicole currently acts as Owner, Director and teaches the Golden Giraffe K4 classroom. Nicole has over 25 years of education experience and was excited to bring Brookfield Academy to the community in 2005.
Nicole’s passion for teaching carries over into making sure the programs and curriculum are top quality for the children at Brookfield. She comes from a long line of educators in her family from her grandparents and mom to aunts and cousins, so teaching is in her blood.
Nicole holds her Masters in Elementary Education from Troy State University and her early childhood education degree from Valdosta State University. She is from Columbus, GA, and has two daughters and her husband, Lance is a Pharmaceutical Representative.
Nicole can be reached at nholder@brookfield-academy.com