Holly Witte may be one of the only women in Shreveport who get to combine work and play on a daily basis – as the manager and buyer for Learning Express, she gets to dabble in both.

Witte worked in the corporate world before taking on a local franchise, managing businesses in women’s retail for 15 years.

It’s a really great concept, and the niche was missing from the Shreveport-Bossier area; a fun, local neighborhood store where your kids could play while you shop for that perfect toy.

Learning Express carries unique toys and provides excellent customer service for their customers. “We offer many perks such as free gift wrapping, complimentary personalization, a VIP program and curb-side gift pick up for those extra busy days. We also try to make it easier for parents and grandparents with our Birthday Box Registry and Grandparent’s Club. Our store also offers a Skill Builders program for special needs children.”

Witte enjoys all the toys, but some have taken off at the store. The Rainbow Loom is the hottest toy since beanie babies. We have free Rainbow Loom classes 2-3 days a week. The classes create a social atmosphere that is missing in the age of electronics and video games. We also offer Story Time every Friday in our tree house. This summer we will offer free play days 3 days a week .

Witte is married with two children; a 19 year old son and an 8 year old daughter. “I teach children’s choir and Sunday school at First Baptist Bossier and am also active in the Shreveport- Bossier Junior League.

Learning Express is a true labor of love for Witte. She enjoys coming to work every day, and is grateful for the group of talented and caring employees that are at Learning Express. “ I knew it was going to be a lot of work and long hours, but it’s something that I am passionate about. It doesn’t feel like work to me, she said.” When you open a business, you invest a lot of time in every aspect of it, so you have to enjoy it. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than finding the perfect toy and seeing the joy in those little faces every day.

(318) 865-8697 | 5733 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105 www.learningexpress.com