Meet Our Teachers
Caring Hearts. Faithful Teachers. Growing Minds.
At Forest United Methodist Weekday School, our teachers do more than educate – they help children grow in faith, confidence, and kindness. Guided by Christian values, our dedicated teachers create a loving environment where every child feels valued, encouraged, and supported.
Get to know the wonderful people who make FUMWS such a special place to learn and grow!
Our Teaching Team
Meet the friendly faces who make FUMWS such a special place!
Stacy Jackson
Director
Stacy has faithfully lead the preschool for 20 years! Stacy is unwavering with keeping Jesus at the center of all things! Our exceptional preschool team allows each child to feel special, loved, and safe while they grow and learn at the best little preschool!
Heather Morehead
Assistant Director
Heather has served at FUMWS for 18 years and has taught both the 2s and 3s classes. She excels at teaching our friends God’s word and leading our music and resource classes. She has a huge servant heart!
Stephanie Grafman
Assistant Director
Stephanie joined our team this year and brings joy and helping hands to every classroom and every student!
Katie Hatcher
PreK Teacher
Katie is a gifted teacher who is literally good at everything! She specializes in building meaningful relationships with the kids and preparing them for kindergarten in a fun, engaging, hands on environment.
Allison Hankins
PreK Teacher
Alli is an energetic and passionate teacher who believes in celebrating student’s little and big victories. She helps each child grow in confidence and at their own pace.
Caroline Briley
4s Class Teacher
Caroline teaches our 4s class with such intentionality. She is loving, gentle, and encouraging with her small class of eager learners.
Maria Duncan
Younger 3s Class Teacher
Maria’s classroom is comfortable and welcoming. She fills her classroom with music and encourages the kiddos that they are loved, cherished, and capable of so much! She is our “out of the box” thinker!
Heila Phillips
3s Class Teacher
Heila gracefully leads the busy 3 year old class! This class is positive and happy and Heila makes sure each little one is successful and growing in confidence and character.
Crystal Porter
3s Class Teacher
Crystal leads the 3s class with love and kindness. She specializes in bonding with the kiddos and always has encouraging words and a hug for all.
Stephanie Leslie
2s Class Teacher
Teaching little ones is Stephanie’s passion. She has taught children for many years and absolutely loves the littlest preschoolers. She is the perfect ‘first teacher’ for many of our students.
Christy Robbins
2s Class Teacher
Christy has tons of experience working with children! She is gifted at making each child feel seen and she enjoys seeing each child become all God has made them to be!
Come Meet Us in Person!
We’d love the opportunity to welcome your family to FUMWS! Reach out to learn more about our school, ask questions, or schedule a visit.