ACT

Stephanie Brewer

Math Support Team Leader

Energetic, Fiercely Positive, People Lover

"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." - Abraham Lincoln

Meet Stephanie

Phyllis Hicks

Math Content Team Leader

Avid Competitor, Passionate Educator, Nerdy athlete, Completely devoted to faith and family

âOne person in pursuit of excellence raises the standards of everyone around them. And, as they strive for greatness, they bring out the greatness in others. Be that one person today.â - Jon Gordon

Meet Phyllis

Phyllis Jenkins

Science Support Team Member

Meticulous and detailed oriented, Dedicated to family, Dog lover, Nature seeker, Addicted to antique malls and other people’s junk

“Go Confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” - Henry David Thoreau

Meet Phyllis

Ashley Kazery

ELA Support Team Member

Family Centered, Life-Long Learner, Avid Reader, Embraces Challenge and Adventure

“One stands taller in the climb to success than when he bends over to help someone else.” - John C. Maxwell

Meet Ashley

Nikki Buss

ELA Support Team Member

Dedicated Educator, Thoughtful Friend, Avid Sports Fan

"Decide what to be and go be it." - The Avett Brothers

Meet Nikki

Jessica Flynt

ELA, Math, Social Studies, ACT, & WorkKeys Support Team Member

Driven, problem-solver, Jesus follower, wife/mom, addicted to black coffee, & terrified of heights

"Nine-tenths of education is encouragement." - Anatole France

Meet Jessica

Anne Phillips

ACT & Dyslexia Support Team Member

Encourager, Christ-follower, Nature lover

“The more I study science, the more I believe in God.” - Albert Einstein

Meet Anne

Joe Lee Bafford III

ELA and ACT Support Team Member

Assertively passionate, conservative opportunist, Facebook Fanatic

“We will only become whatever we work to be! You can’t have million-dollar dreams with a dollar store work ethic!”

Meet Joe

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About Kids First

KIDS 1st Education LLC was founded out of a sincere desire to improve teaching and learning by placing KIDS First. Our coaches and specialists have successfully teamed and worked together for more than a decade, passionate and committed to making a difference for KIDS.