-- 5th year at WFS as Head of School

-- Has been in education for over 30 years at the elementary level as well as at the college level. 

-- Feels God has placed her at WFS to do His work

-- Love teaching and working with students of all ages

-- Lover of sports and athletics

-- Married with 5 children; four sons and one daughter.  Four are married with children.

-- Nana to eleven grandchildren who light up her world and another one on the way.

-- Enjoys watching her grandchildren  participate in ANY activity

-- Enjoys many types of music

-- Favorite past time is being at the lake

-- Fun fact is she extremely scared of snakes

-- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State University

-- Master’s degree May 2025

-- Sixth year with Wichita Friends School

-- Teaches grade 1st-3rd

-- Loves working at WFS because it feels like  one big family

-- Feels so loved and supported at WFS

-- Loves working with kids to see young minds grow as they learn and find their own way

-- Hobbies include reading, baking, and playing with 4 fur babies- Paisley, Reesey, Casanova, and Impawla

-- Disney lover-music, movies, and visits

-- Bachelor's Degree in Education from Newman University

-- Taught first grade for seven years in Wichita Public Schools

-- Was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years

-- Loves spending time with her husband and two high school teenagers

-- Enjoys walking by the lake with their new puppy Elliot

-- Favorite past time is working out with friends at the gym

-- Loves shaping the hearts of students and passing knowledge to younger generations

-- Feels it is amazing watching kids grow and change over the course of a school year

-- Loves to see kids grasp and learn new concepts 

-- Is our Preschool Program Director with state licensing

-- Fourth year of teaching. Six years of home daycare work

-- Teaches in the 3-year-old classroom

-- Likes working at WFS because it is a fun and family-oriented atmosphere

-- Being at WFS never feels like “work” 

-- Loves being around kids as they just bring so much fun and joy to life 

-- Enjoys spending time with her 4 children; son 11, daughter 4, and 2 year old twins- a boy and a girl  

-- Loves spending a great deal of summer time at the lake

-- Loves watching oldest son play all his favorite sports

-- Lover of coffees

-- Fun fact is that her favorite movie is Twister and she has viewed it over 100 times.

-- Enjoys going to garage sales

-- Loves playing cards and board games

-- Graduated from Central Christian College in 1978

-- Has had wonderful opportunities working with children at:

      o Heart Springs

      o Director of the Child Development Program at Northwest High School

      o Riverside Elementary

      o Wichita Friends School

-- Retired from WFS three years ago….. but her heartfelt love for PreK brought her back

-- Has two grown children and seven grandchildren and a great grandchild on the way

-- Her faith in God continues to mold and shape her.

-- Feels absolutely blessed to have the opportunity to work with the children at WFS!

-- 5th year at Wichita Friends School. 

-- Has taught Kindergarten at WFS and is teaching Pre-K working with the 3 year olds

-- Graduated from Southwestern College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. 

-- Loves working at WFS and the warm, loving family environment to come and be a part of every day  

-- Lives in the Derby/Mulvane area with three children; Makenna, Kaden, and Ella. 

-- Enjoys spending time with her children and their activities

-- Enjoys baking, watching movies, and swimming 

-- Worked at WFS in the fall of 2019 as a para until 2022 and returned fall of 2024

-- Married to husband Jaden 6 years October 2025. Has a beautiful daughter named Lilly (3) who attends WFS preschool, and a bonus son Cooper (11) 

-- Loves early education and helping children

-- Has a passion for HAIR. Graduated from Eric Fisher Academy in 2012 and is licensed. -- --- After having Lilly she decided to open her own Bridal Hairstyling business and continues to work weddings. 

-- Absolutely loves the outdoors! Does a lot of 4 wheeling and going to the lake when possible

-- Is involved in many aspects around the school with her position

-- Is excited to get to know new families!

-- 1st year at Wichita Friends School

-- Has been working with kids for 4 years

-- Moved from Massachusetts in June of 2024

-- Believes that teaching is her purpose on Earth

-- Obsessed with frogs, flowers and fairies

-- Loves wearing wacky earrings

-- Is married and has two fur-babies

-- Enjoys going to the park, feeding ducks and climbing

-- Chose WFS because of its energy and spirit

-- Hopes to create new bonds and find community

-- 1st year at Wichita Friends School

-- Married to her husband 8yrs this fall and has 2 beautiful children

-- Has have been a paraprofessional since 2005 (stepped away when her first child was born)

-- Possesses an associates degree

-- Loves learning Sign Language

-- Graduated cosmetology school in 2003

-- Enjoys traveling and seeing God's beautiful work!

-- Coffee lover!

-- Enjoys seeing kids learn

-- Has been in education for over 35 years in Wichita Public Schools, at Wichita Friends School and as a Traveling Teaching Artist since 1995.

-- As a Teaching Artist, Aaron travels to many schools and libraries across the United States, presenting Arts Integrated programing including week-long residencies and workshops. 

-- This past summer with wife Laura and therapy dog Kuumba, Aaron traveled (camped!) in 8 states, presenting 48 children’s music programs in public libraries. 

-- Has served on the WFS Board of Trustees, as Director of Development at WFS, and as Head of School in 2020-2021.  Is currently Clerk of the WFS Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

-- With Ms. Connie, leads WFS mid-week Worship at Heartland Friends Meetinghouse.

-- Mr. Aaron has composed some of our favorite songs at WFS: Friends-Friends, I Will Lift a Thankful Voice, Hold It Up.

-- Performs regularly in Wichita as a solo act as well as with several bands.

-- Fun fact – Aaron is the Author of a Children’s book series, entitled The Adventures of Bella and Choco! 

-- Ms. Jeanne has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Wichita State University

-- Is licensed to teach K-9, Early Childhood, ESL, and K-12 Library Media

-- Comes to us with 40 plus years teaching in Wichita Public Schools: K-3 Classroom, Special Reading Resource, and Library Media

-- She is married with 1 daughter, 3 sons, 1 granddaughter, and 5 grandsons.

-- She and her husband love spending time with their grandchildren. They are history buffs who enjoy historical fiction, documentaries and museums

-- Has a deep love for books and reading

-- The thrill of seeing/hearing children getting excited about reading is her greatest joy

-- Fun fact is that she loves music, especially The Beatles

-- Dalene comes to WFS after many years in the Goddard school district as a reading para and in nutrition services.

-- She has worked as a para part time at WFS and also helps with custodial work keeping our building clean and looking nice

-- She loves being around children and helping them learn

-- Feels that God led her to WFS and that she is right where she supposed to be

-- Enjoys being outdoors working, walking, or riding a bike

-- Loves to garden and crochet

-- A fun fact is that she loves lemonade – all flavors.

-- Is excited to gain a daughter-in-law this year

-- Dalene makes jean quilts for the Street Ministry and also crochets hats, scarves, and blankets for the Dorcas ministry at her church

-- Dalene is raising 2 sons with her husband, David, and has been active in their sports and band competitions

-- 2nd year at Wichita Friends School

-- Graduated from Bethel College with a Bachelors in Business Administration and an emphasis in Accounting

-- Graduated from Friends University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education

-- Work-- ed in corporate business for a year and a half as a financial accountant

-- Has worked in the education setting for 5 years as a 1st grade teacher

-- She is married and has 3 boys under the age of 4 and they are the joy in her life.

-- She loves spending time with her large family, especially at the lake and sporting events.

-- She enjoys baking, camping, all sports, and anything outside.

-- She is very excited to embark on a new year at WFS.

-- Ms. Connie joined WFS as a volunteer 13 years ago, leading our weekly Worship time, teaching Godly Play and Faith & Play Bible stories and teaching our music enrichment class. 

-- She is a member of Heartland Friends Quaker Meeting and guides our SPICES curriculum that focuses on Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship.

-- Retired from a career in higher education and a secondary liturgical music career as church organist and children’s music minister.

-- A bachelor’s degree in English Education from Southwestern College, a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University, and Faith Formation Certification in children’s ministry from the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina.

-- Says,”I am so blessed to be able to combine my educational experience, my faith, and my love of music into one volunteer position at this wonderful school.”

-- Fun fact – Connie directs and arranges music for the Prairie Homestead Handchime Choir.

-- Has taught at WFS for many years

-- Loves the bright eyes and wiggly children of WFS

-- Made a career interpreting in classrooms and training others to do the same

-- Looks forward to seeing children’s hands do some talking

-- Wants students to show parents a sign that they learned in our class time together

-- Fun fact is that she learned sign language thanks to a son who is deaf

-- Possesses a bachelor’s degree in Geology

-- Works part time at Wichita Friends School for the past 5 years in addition to another full-time job.

-- Helps with maintenance, grounds, repairs, and misc items

-- Enjoys camping, rocks and land, and spending time with his family

-- Loves the people at WFS and enjoys helping them with repairs and tasks