The Team
All staff are First Aid and CPR certified as of May 30, 2026.
Kayla Poulsen
Director & 1st/2nd Grade Teacher
I am a proud wife of 8 years and mama to two wonderful boys, ages 2 and 5. I have been a lifelong resident of King, NC and care deeply about serving the families and children in my community. I have worked in public education since 2018, teaching both first and second grade. In addition to classroom teaching, I have tutored students from Pre-K through 12th grade since 2019. I am passionate about helping children grow academically and personally, while always striving to be the best mother, wife, and teacher I can be.
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Mrs. Poulsen's favorites: Black and white mochas or any coffee, Hailey's Bakery, plants, Amazon, lemon bundt cakes, chocolate, Dario, pastel colors, working on my farm
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Elizabeth Farmer
Kindergarten Teacher
I am a happily married mother of 5 incredible children ages 28, 24, 20,11 and 8, with 2 grands. My faith in God has been the foundation for my family and our core values of daily life. For my adult life, I have had a passion, drive and a purpose for growing and teaching children of all ages. I have served in the community and taught in some form or fashion for 25 years. From special education, preschool, elementary and middle school. Given these wonderful experiences, with God as the center - Working with children has been one of the greatest joys of my life next to spending time with my family.
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Tiffany Hutchens
3rd-5th Grade Teacher
I have been teaching for six years and have had the opportunity to teach second, third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about creating a positive and engaging classroom environment where students feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The most rewarding part of teaching for me is building meaningful relationships with my students. I believe that when students feel valued, respected, and cared for, they are more confident learners and willing to take risks, ask questions, and grow both academically and personally. I am committed to helping each child develop a love of learning while fostering confidence, responsibility, and kindness. I look forward to partnering with families to support student success and create a memorable and enriching school year. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter and finding new ways to make learning meaningful and fun.
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Mrs. Hutchens favorites: Chick-Fil-A, sprite, mini vanilla wafers, oatmeal creme pies, mini m&ms, Amazon, Pink
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Hannah Childress
2nd-5th Writing and Grammar Teacher
I am a wife, step-mom, and dog/cat mom. My faith and family mean the world to me. I am deeply rooted in community and have a big love and passion for teaching children. I have worked in education at some capacity since 2017. I have experience in both the early childcare world and the public school system. When I’m not teaching kiddos, I am working on the clothing boutique that I own with my mom.
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Mrs. Childress' favorites: Wisteria, coffee, fruit, gluten free and dairy free, dark chocolate (Brookside pomegranate flavor, Amazon, hunter green & gold, reading
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Clare Lembeck
Teacher Assistant & STEM Teacher
I’m a wife and mom of three beautiful kids, and my faith and family are at the heart of who I am. I have always loved working with children and have a passion for making them feel loved, encouraged, and cared for. For the past 15 years, I have been involved in children’s ministry in various capacities, and I also spent three summers working full-time as a Challenge Course Facilitator at Union Gospel Mission Camp, where I had the opportunity to work with and encourage children and teens. Through those experiences, I’ve learned just how much children can grow when they have someone cheering them on and believing in them. One of my favorite things is seeing that “lightbulb moment” when something finally clicks! I believe the early years are such an important foundation for a child’s growth, confidence, and love of learning, and I feel incredibly grateful to be part of that journey with them. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband & kids, reading a good book, trying a new recipe or re-watching my comfort shows on repeat.
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Mrs. Lembeck's favorites: all things coffee, books, photography, music, cooking, dancing, Thai food, crisp autumn weather, Christmas time & making my kids giggle.
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