02/17/2026
Eagle Learning Academy is led by Mrs. Tonya Porter, founder and director, a graduate of Auburn University, and a proud wife to her husband and co-owner, Jerry Porter. Together, they are blessed with five beautiful children, and family is at the heart of everything she does. Mrs. Porter earned her degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Auburn and has served children in both local school systems and private clinical settings, bringing a strong therapeutic and educational foundation into early childhood education.
As a woman of faith, Mrs. Porter believes Eagle Learning Academy is part of her God-given assignment. What began as a vision placed in the hands of a single mother has grown—through faith, obedience, and hard work—into two thriving childcare locations serving families in the community. She is guided by her motto. “Two locations. One vision. One purpose.”
Eagle Learning Academy is a DHR-licensed child care center serving children from infancy through school age. The center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. ELA serves children from diverse backgrounds, including those with developmental delays, speech and language needs, and behavioral challenges, operating with the belief that every child is created with purpose and deserves individualized care and support.
A key strength of Eagle Learning Academy is its leadership team and dedicated staff. The center is supported by strong systems, policies, and procedures that promote consistency and excellence in daily operations. Ms. B. Dunklin, Assistant Director of Eagle Learning Academy #2, plays an instrumental role in upholding the vision, supporting staff, and ensuring the day-to-day success of the center. Her leadership, growth, and dedication has been a blessing and a vital part of the center’s continued success.
✨February Center Spotlight✨
Eagle Learning Academy maintains DHR-compliant teacher-to-child ratios at all times and is staffed by early childhood professionals who are committed to growth, teamwork, and excellence.
What sets ELA apart is its intentional commitment to going above and beyond by partnering with community programs, applying for grants, and working with outside agencies to support children with additional needs, while meeting families where they are.
Eagle Learning Academy focuses on building confidence, communication, early academic skills, and positive behavior. ELA is known not just for quality childcare—but for partnership, purpose, and a place where children can SOAR!
Above all, none of this would be possible without God, who gives us the victory
