Carla Hamilton is the center director over Grow in Peace Christian Learning Center. She has been with the center since its opening in 1996. Carla has a degree in Early Education and a Child Growth and Development Certificate. She dedicates her knowledge and talents to the operation of our quality child care and advocates for early education standards in Missouri.

Carla was baptized and grew up in the Catholic faith in Saint Joseph, MO. In 1997 she chose to profess her faith and became a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. She raised her two boys in the faith and they were both confirmed within the Lutheran Church. Carla is blessed with a Christian marriage of 35 years to her husband Pat. They live in Raytown and enjoy vacationing and exploring together. Through the ups and downs of their lives together they remain strong and committed to following the paths God lays before them.

"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11