Social Emotional Learning

Katy Boyd

Math Support Team Member

Math minded motivator, fitness instructor, mother of boys, sunshine seeking bird lover

"The most significant of changes are those that are made within."

Meet Katy

Jennifer Weeks

School Improvement Specialist

Growing, Grateful, Goal-oriented

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Meet Jennifer

Cassandra Williams

Early Childhood Team Leader and Head Coach

Organized, Analytical Multi-Tasker who Loves Shoes and Watching Westerns

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”- Maya Angelou

Meet Cassandra

Jamie Loper

Head Coach & Science Support Team Leader/Distance Learning Specialist

People Pleaser, Sweet Tooth, Avid Traveler

"I love getting to share my passion for learning and help improve the lives of teachers, students and schools."

Meet Jamie

Lecia Stubblefield

Head Coach, RTI Rails Specialist, & Federal Programs Support Team Leader

Extremely Dedicated, Christian, Family Focused, Lover of Sports and Travel

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” - Dolly Parton

Meet Lecia

Casey Wilberding

ELA Support Team Member

Wife, Mother, Beach Lover, Shopper, Christmas Obsessed, Seminole Fan, Loves to Help People Grow

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney

Meet Casey

Dodie Miller

Math Support Team Member

Encourager, Family-Focused, Lover of All Music

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson

Meet Dodie

Kacey Ginn

Math Support Team Member

Enjoys researching about the brain, Loves to plan, Enneagram type 6

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” -Brene Brown

Meet Kacey

Mary Ruth Wright

Special Education Support Team Member

Honest Advocate for ALL students, Family Oriented, MSU loving dog and horse fanatic

“I not only impact my students today, but I am an impact on their children’s children.” --unknown

Meet Mary Ruth

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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, passionate and committed to making a difference for KIDS, have successfully teamed for more than a decade.