About - Kids First Education

Founders

Cellie Scoggin

Co-Founder

Christ Follower, Family Focused, Purposefully Driven, Motivated to Empower Others

Chuck Poer

Co-Founder

Original, Caring, Creative, Expressive and Flexible

Senior Leadership

Jennifer Weeks

Vice President of Educational Strategy and Development

Growing, Grateful, Goal-oriented

Shawnese Herrington

Vice President of Educational Services

Ambitious, Passionate Educator, Family-Oriented, Beach Bum, Lover of Shoes and Handbags

Patrick Scoggin

Vice President of Operations

Christian, Husband, Father, Runner, Outdoorsman

Kristie Ezzell

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Passionate about Education and Kids, Multitasker, Boy Momma, Family Oriented, HGTV Junkie

State Initiatives and Comprehensive Support

Jared Myracle

Regional Executive Director of State Initiatives and Comprehensive Support

Student-Focused Leader, Mountain Climber, Girl Dad

Rachael Ross

Director of Design and Development

Empathetic leader, optimistic teammate, Mom of two, Wannabe tennis pro

Robin McClellan

Product Development and Partnership Specialist

Students first. Equity always. Leadership with authenticity and courage. Rooted in Jesus—and powered by family, friends, and a terrific teenager.

Michelle Gaines

Instructional Designer

Strategic, Creative, Authentic, & Adventurous

John Prince

Product Development and Customer Success Specialist

Believer in “Do the Math!”, blessed husband, father, and grandfather, would rather be fishing

Dori Hansen

RFP Manager

A tireless and passionate educator, wife, mother, and proud Grammy of 3, Gardener, expert shopper, dedicated Golden Eagle

Ken Byars

Accountability Manager

Hard Working, Servant Leader, Quiet Sports Junkie

Shannon Fleming

Mental Health Manager

Relationally Collaborative Problem Solver and Counselor; Christian Wife and Mother; Avid Science Fiction Reader

Sales and Marketing

Phyllis Hicks

Executive Director of Sales

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

Sue Anne Boatman

Executive Director of Field Marketing and Partnerships

Spreader of Kindness, Motivational Networker, Christ-Centered, Family-Focused, Fashionista!

Erin Scoggin

Director of Marketing Operations and Digital Strategy

Redeemed, runner, wife, mom of both, thankful for the beauty in everyday moments

Shannon Uptain

Regional Sales Coordinator

Resourceful, Analytical, Traveler, Life-long learner, Converted lover of Broadway musicals

Kimberly Britton

Major Accounts Specialist

Solution-oriented, Avid reader, Murder mystery lover!

Renee Carter

Major Accounts Specialist

inspiring, committed, family centered, morally driven, rodeo enthusiast, all things BAMA!

Cassandra Williams

Major Accounts Specialist

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

Reeda Betts

Regional Partnership Specialist

Problem Solver, Word Nerd, Distance Runner, Reader, Seinfeld Fanatic

Andy Guidici

Regional Partnership Specialist

Relationship Driven, Chosen, Traveler, Dedicated Father & Coach

Stephanie Allen Edwards

Regional Partnership Specialist

Ambitious, Analytical thinker, World traveler, Dedicated mother, Lover of murder mystery shows

Matt Robeson

Regional Partnership Specialist

Lifelong learner, builder, outdoor adventurer, proud father, strength enthusiast

Mark Head

Area Sales

Fiercely Dedicated, Family first, Pop Culture Expert, Obsessive Prince fan

Misty Hanna

Area Sales

Highly Motivated, Detail Oriented, Loves Jesus, Family Focused, Girl Mom, SMTTT, Traveler

Jennifer Warhurst

Area Sales

Seasoned Educator, Forward-Thinker, Blessed Mother & Grandmother, Saved by Grace, Avid Water Skier

Mary Ruth Wright

Area Sales

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

Maggie Sheppard

Associate Intern for Sales and Marketing

Enthusiastic Learner, Avid Reader, Country Music Lover

Academic Leadership

Kat Bir

Director of Educational Services, AR Division

Spreadsheet obsessed, Christian, Wife and Mom, Avid shopper

Marvin Lishman

Director of Educational Services, Independent Schools

Focused, Life-Long Learner, Pop to AW and Gaines, MSU Bulldog Fan, Lover of High School Sports

Tamara Cerrito

Regional Area Coordinator

Encouraging educator, Family-focused, Lover of lists and cooking

Rachel Wooten

Area Coordinator

Organization wizard, reader of westerns, writer of all the feels, ice cream connoisseur, goat and chicken mama

Karen Carr

Area Coordinator

Enthusiastic motivator, hopeful encourager, grower of vegetables, quilt-maker, lover of all things Auburn Tigers!

Cynthia Gabbert

Area Coordinator

Goal oriented, creative problem solver, compassionate educator; Avid traveler, soccer aficionado, devoted wife and mother of two; Food and coffee lover, HGTV junkie, and music enthusiast

Shondra Whitaker

Area Coordinator

Creative collaborator, obsessive organizer, faithful Jesus follower, family-oriented, barre enthusiast, true crime junkie

Academic Specialists

Michele Parker

English/Language Arts Content Manager

Resilient and intentional, traveler, family-focused

Amber Palmer

Math Content Manager

World Traveler, Trivia Fanatic, Organization and Label Lover

Kayla Calcote

Project Support Specialist

Thoroughly Meticulous, Family Obsessed, Sudoku Puzzler

Nicole Cooley

Content Specialist

Avid Reader, Deep-Sea Fisher, Visual Learner

Carol Smith

Content Specialist

Intentional, purposeful educator, Faith, family, friends, Love traditions, mysteries, and MSU Bulldogs

Penny Allen

Content Specialist

Energetic educator, Doting mother, Master trout fisherman

Amber Kinney

Content Specialist

Strategic leader, relationship builder, loving wife and mother, positive thinker, Diet Coke addict, beach lover

Beth Moseley

Content Specialist

Goal-oriented, passionate educator; family-first boy mom; dog, coffee, and audiobook lover

Natalie Breithaupt

Content Specialist

Enthusiastic Collaborator, Dedicated Aunt, Random Fact Fanatic

Katy Boyd

Content Specialist

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

Stephanie Brewer

Content Specialist

Energetic, Fiercely Positive, People Lover

Shameka Bradley

Content Specialist

Driven, motivated, resilient, family-centered, caring, supportive, passport stamp collector, protein shake enthusiast

Leigh Ann McLaughlin

Content Specialist

Empowering collaborator, early learning advocate, lifetime learner, music lover, and boy mom

Yvette Dillard

Content Specialist

Compassionate, punctual, dedicated to educating and elevating, walking in faith and serving with love, friend of Netflix, works on Sundays

Erika Clark

Content Specialist

Leads with purpose, Family first, Thrift-store junkie

La'Kesha Banks

Content Specialist

Passionate Educator, Data-Driven, Loving Mother and Wife, Christ-centered

Andy Dotson

Content Specialist

Papaw, Faith, Family, Blessed!

Jerry Collins

Content Specialist

Goal-oriented, passionate about education, sports enthusiast, and world traveler

Tiffani Chandler

Content Specialist

Family-Focused, Motivated and Purpose-Driven, Bug-Hating Nature Lover

Candy Garner

Content Specialist

Delightfully dedicated, persistent problem solver, thankful wife, mom of two boys, tireless traveler, grateful daughter of the King, avid fan of Hallmark movies and great books

Bobby Richardson

Content Specialist

Encourager, purpose-driven, girl dad, never meets a stranger, playlist curator.

Lisa Comer

Content Specialist

Analytical Problem Solver, Goal-Oriented Strategic Planner, Family-Oriented, Christ Follower, Exuberant Christmas Lover, Avid Beach Explorer

Lynn Faulk

Content Specialist

Dedicated, Goal-Oriented, Nature-Lover, Nostalgic Videographer

Lillian Johnson

Content Specialist

Dependable team-player, Enthusiastic self-starter, Purpose-driven, Kingdom Worker, Boy mom

Jessica Flynt

Content Specialist

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

Scott Woodall

Content Specialist

Educational leader, God, family, and friends are most important, sports fanatic

Matt Thompson

Content Specialist

Grower of leaders, investor in students, builder of instructional systems, child of God, Philadelphia sports fan (Go Phillies! Fly Eagles Fly!), '80s music lover, Sanibel vacationer

Adrienne Graham

Content Specialist

Resource Sharer, Binge Watcher, Lover of Football

Donna Harper

Content Specialist

Organized, Punctual, Avid Reader, World Traveler, Grandmother, Lover of all things Purple!

Aaron Hightower

Content Specialist

Personable, Motivator, Believer in Servanthood, Very Family Oriented, Avid Pickleball Player

Joni Johnson

Content Specialist

An intentionally organized planner devoted to faith and family, adventure-seeking stargazer, proud German Shorthaired Pointer mom, and grateful mom of three.