Welcome to My FarmHouse School, we’re so glad you’re here! Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s educational journey. I’m committed to making this school year a positive, enriching, and memorable experience for every student.
Allow me to introduce myself and share a little about how our school began. Seventeen years ago, my sister-in-law and I founded the Gilbert campus of Kinderbugs with just two classrooms. Prior to opening our first facility, we each operated home-based preschools and shared a deep passion for early childhood education. The idea for Kinderbugs began when her son, my nephew, started reading at just three years old. Inspired by his abilities, we envisioned a program that could foster early literacy and academic excellence in other children as well.
In the early years, I commuted from Prescott while serving as the school’s director and managing finances. I loved the behind-the-scenes work but truly cherished the connections I built with families. Eventually, I was able to return to the classroom, where I’ve taught PreK, Kindergarten, and grade school students on and off for the past 13 years. Teaching continues to be the most fulfilling part of my work, watching children learn and grow brings me endless joy.
After my first-year teaching (during our fifth year in operation), I saw the growing need for a more advanced Kindergarten curriculum, something that offered both academic rigor and the benefits of small class sizes with a half-day schedule. We introduced our Kindergarten program and ran it for seven years. Then, during the pandemic, when schools shut down, we knew we had to do more. We expanded into grade school to help students who had already lost so much during those critical years. What we saw was eye-opening! Many students had serious educational gaps, and it became clear that continuing to grow was not just an option, but a necessity.
That brings us to where we are today. We now offer personalized curriculum through 5th grade and continue to expand year after year. Although we’re still searching for a larger building to accommodate our growing program, we currently operate three small grade school classrooms, each designed to meet students’ individual needs. Our school emphasizes core academic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, while also offering electives, life skills, and even webcams for parent peace of mind. Above all, our students feel safe, supported, and loved here!
I’m an Arizona native and the proud mother of twelve children: Alex (32), Kole (30), Brooke (28), Jake (25), Amber (22), Logan (19), Scott (17), Isabel (16), Gwendolyn (14), Lance (12), Emmett (10), and Hazel (almost 9). I also have six wonderful grandsons! My life has always been surrounded by children, and it’s no surprise that education is where my heart truly lies.
My goal this year is to guide and support our amazing teachers as they nurture each child’s academic and social growth within a warm, loving environment. It is a privilege to partner with you in your child’s education, and I’m always here for any questions, concerns, or conversations you may want to have.
Thank you for being part of the Kinderbugs family. I look forward to an incredible 2025–2026 school year filled with learning, laughter, and growth.
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