Lead Sprouts Facilitator

I consider it a true privilege to serve as the Sprouts teacher at Willow Roots. As a Conway native, I’ve spent most of my life here in Central Arkansas, and it brings me great joy to invest in the community that raised me. For the past three years, I’ve worked at Willow Roots, where I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a Pre-K teacher, a culture teacher, and an art instructor. These diverse roles have allowed me to combine my love for creativity, early childhood education, and meaningful connections with young learners.

I grew up in a close-knit family with three sisters, who quickly became my best friends. Some of my most cherished childhood memories involve tagging along with our dad, an agronomist, on his outdoor work adventures. I may not have understood his job title at the time, but I was captivated by the natural world he loved. Whether we were collecting insects, splashing in puddles, listening to frogs and cicadas sing, or watching deer graze at the edge of the woods, those moments sparked a lifelong curiosity and appreciation for nature. What I once saw as simple fun, I now recognize as the foundation for a love of learning through exploration. Nothing better than getting the opportunity to take my kids outside to enjoy God’s creation! I’m excited to bring those formative experiences, along with my creativity and passion for young children, into the classroom—helping students discover the wonder of the world around them.

In addition to teaching, I’m a lifelong lover of art. Over the past two years, I’ve worked as a freelance artist, creating murals, commissioned pieces, and window paintings to spread joy and beauty in the community. While I continue to pursue this passion, I’m especially thrilled to share it with the Willow Roots family and help inspire creativity in the next generation of students.