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  • Chiqueta Beasley


  • Patricia Bell

    "Granny Pat Pat"

    Infant 1 Teacher - 15 years

    Bible Verse: Psalm 23

    Favorite Color: Blue

    Favorite drink: Sprite, Coke, Orange or Dr. Pepper

    Favorite snack: Chex Mix, Red Skittles, Hershey, Cheetos Puffs and Egg Pie

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... fishing and hanging out with my family.


    My name is Patricia Bell but most know me as "Granny Pat Pat". I love taking care of babies and will be celebrating 15 years of working at FUMC CDC this year!

  • Deloris Blackmon

    Ms. Deloris

    Infant 2 Teacher

    Bible Verse: John 14

    Favorite Color: Blue

    Favorite drink: Sprite

    Favorite snack: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... at church, traveling or spending time with my family.


    "My name is Ms. Deloris and I love being with the children, watching them grow, being a part of their learning & seeing them conquer new things. My kids feel all the love I give them from my heart. They know how much I love them and it shows, because my love for them is an action word."

  • Crystal Franks

    Mrs. Crystal

    Preschool 1 Teacher for 11 years

    Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

    Favorite Color: Purple

    Favorite Animal: dog (pug)

    Favorite drink: Pepsi/Coke

    Favorite snack: ice cream, chips, candy, popcorn

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Spending time with family cooking, fishing & just hanging out in the backyard..

    "My name is Mrs. Crystal and I am looking forward to a year of normalcy and just to have a great year with my Preschool 1 class. I love seeing and teaching the beautiful faces of my children, and I enjoy the ladies I work with."

  • Kendajah French


  • Laura Fleming

    Mrs. Laura

    Preschool 2 Assistant Teacher

    Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 4-8

    Favorite Color: Pink

    Favorite Animal: Seahorse

    Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper

    Favorite snack: Fruit Candy

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Spending time with family and friends.


    "My name is  Ms. Laura and I am looking forward to watching these kids grow and learn as they enjoy their last year here. I am also looking forward to the relationships between the students and myself. I love working at FUMC CDC because I love kids and love working with kids. The staff are like my family!"

  • Jelisa Hardiman

    Ms. Lisa

    Toddler 2 - Assistant Teacher

    Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

    Favorite Color: Orange

    Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper

    Favorite snack: Crunch N Munch, fruit candies and chocolate covered nuts

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... spending time with my boys & in Hot Springs, spending time with family, shopping & going out to eat.


    "My name is Ms. Lisa & I love getting to see the new faces of children each year. I also love seeing the ones I've has move up to the next class and them still being excited to see me."

  • JaQuetta Harper

    Ms. JaQuetta

    Infant 1 Assistant Teacher

    Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

    Favorite Color: Purple

    Favorite drink: Coke & Dr. Pepper

    Favorite snack: Cheddar Ruffles & Reese's

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Spending time with my family.


    "My name is Ms. JaQuetta and I have been at FUMC CDC for 3 years! I look forward to a great year & enjoying the kiddos. I love being around my coworkers because there is never a dull moment!"

  • Kayla Love

    Ms. Kayla

    Preschool 1 Assistant Teacher - 7 years

    Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5

    Favorite Color: Pink

    Favorite drink: Coca Cola

    Favorite snack: Potato Chips

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Spending time with family, cooking, eating my favorite foods, decorating, shopping & watching TV.


    "My name is Ms. Kayla and I look forward to teaching the children new things and watching them learn. Watching the children progress throughout the year is my favorite part of my job."

  • joyce Mack

    Mrs. Joyce

    Infant 2 Assistant Teacher

    Bible Verse: Psalm 91:1

    Favorite Color: Olive Green

    Favorite Animal: Peacock

    Favorite drink: Sprite

    Favorite snack: Popcorn

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Reading, sewing or watching DVD's.


    "My name is Mrs. Joyce and I look forward to sewing into the lives of babies this year. Anyone who knows Mrs. Joyce knows she is one of the most precious women you will ever meet. She loves like Jesus and we are so lucky to have her loving on our babies!"

  • MyEsha Mixon

    Mrs. Myesha

    Toddler 3 Teacher

    Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

    Favorite Color: Pink & Blue

    Favorite Animal: Dogs

    Favorite drink: Chicken Express Tea

    Favorite snack: Chex Mix and Red Skittles

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Spending time with family, traveling, cooking, church shopping & eating out!


    "My name is Mrs. MyEsha and I look forward to getting my CDA this year! FUMC CDC is my home away from home. Positive energy, staff gets along and we have the best director (HANDS DOWN)!"

  • Angela Moss

    Ms. Angela

    Preschool 2 Teacher

    Bible Verse: Matthew 17:20

    Favorite Color: Red

    Favorite drink: PH water, Nehi Peach Soda

    Favorite snack: Reese's, Hot Cheetos, Funyuns

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Reading a book, spending time with family, Blues Concert.


    "My name is Ms. Angela and I enjoy learning each child's personality. Learning is hands on in my classroom. Every day is a new learning adventure! I love FUMC CDC because it is one big family."

  • Gwendolyn Murphy

    Ms. Gwen

    FUMC CDC Director

    Bible Verse: Psalm 23

    Favorite Color: Blue

    Favorite Animal: Cat

    Favorite drink: Cherry Limeade / Dr. Pepper

    Favorite snack: Cheeto Chex Mix / Chocolate Covered Almonds

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... Cooking or spending time with my family, church, serving my community, at Hot Springs.


    "My name is Ms. Gwen and I look forward to a smooth successful year and being a loving advocate for your family."

  • Kashena Smith

    Ms. Sheena

    Kids Club Teacher

    Bible Verse: John 3:16

    Favorite Color: Black

    Favorite Animal: Fish

    Favorite drink: Coke

    Favorite snack: REESE'S sOUR pATCH cANDY

    When I'm not in School you might find me....Spending time with my family (outside), on my phone, or at home watching my favorite shows.


    "My name is Ms. Sheena and I look forward to completing the CDA class and finally taking the state test. The kids and my relationship with my coworkers are my favorite part of FUMC."

  • Jesse Tatum

    Ms. Jesse

    Toddler 3 Assistant Teacher

    Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:14

    Favorite Color: blue

    Favorite Animal: Puppy

    Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper

    Favorite snack: Chips

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... spending time with family!


    "My name is Ms. Jesse and I love watching the kids grow! I am most looking forward to taking all the kids to the Pumpkin Patch this year!"

  • Diane Wreyford

    Mrs. Diane

    Toddler 2 Assistant Teacher

    Bible Verse: John 3: 16

    Favorite Color: Red

    Favorite drink: Diet Coke, Lemonade

    Favorite snack: Chocolate Salted Carmel

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... at home spending time with family and resting.


    "My name is Mrs. Diane and I love being with the special people I work with. The kids are so special to me and I love taking care of them like my own."

  • LaTrena Wyrick

    Mrs. La Trena

    Toddler 2 Teacher

    Bible Verse: Romans 10

    Favorite Color: Pink

    Favorite drink: Cherry Limeade

    Favorite snack: Snickers, Cool Ranch Doritos, Twix

    When I'm not in School you might find me.... in Hot Springs, spending time with family, shopping & going out to eat.


    "My name is Mrs. Trena and I look forward to completing my CDA this year! My favorite part about my job is that I get the chance to LOVE on all of the babies!!!"