We believe that every young person should be encouraged to...
At our facilities children develop a positive self and world concept through a balance of independent, group, and teacher-facilitated activities.
Barbara Borders is not only a mother to three wonderful boys, she is a successful business woman, leadership coach and educator. She has been recognized throughout the region as a professional when it comes to education of young children and the advancement of small businesses. Barbara has been the recipient of the Cleveland County Chamber Zenith Award, Merging 10 Business Award and the Minority Development Small Business of the Year Award.
She is an entrepreneur, licensed minister, mother, author, and highly sought after motivational speaker. Ms. Barbara, as she is affectionately known, is a proud graduate of Western Carolina University and a certified Leadership Coach. After graduating from WCU, Ms. Barbara knew she had an opportunity to make a difference, so she opened a small child care center in her home and began the process of what is now Higher Learning Child Care Academy, Inc. As the owner and CEO, Ms. Barbara aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive, to be a support to the busy parent, to run a great place for professionals to work and to be a resource to the community. To date, Higher Learning has been in operation for 27 years.
Ms. Barbara has served the people of her community for many years by serving on various boards and committees, being a shoulder to cry on, a positive role model, or one who has given words of faith and wisdom. She has been a champion for many parents with her encouragement to further their own education, and become more productive members of their community. Over the years, Ms. Barbara has watched and assisted her staff, both past and present, with working on furthering their education, marriages, and births of their own children. Because of her love for business and her desire to see others realize their dream, Barbara started Beyond Borders Business Coaching Group, where she teaches people how to monetize their passion. Barbara is also the owner and founder of an investment group, IMM Enterprise, My Three Sons Janitorial Service, and Business With Barbara Vlog.
Barbara Borders is the daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Borders of Shelby. She is the mother of Ian, Michael and Matthew. She is also an active member of Faith Harvest Church in Shelby and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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