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Meet Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

At WILD About Learning Academy, we pride ourselves on our dedicated and loving childcare professionals who pour into your children day in and day out.

CEO/Owner & Regional Director

Dina Ford

Dina is a native to Northwest Arkansas and has lived here for over thirty-two years. Dina has been in the Early Childhood industry since 1997. Dina is passionate about her role within the community and strives to provide excellent customer service and mentorship to her team. Dina is a mother to three children; Tanner, Lauren, and Carson, and her children are her world. Her newest joy is her twin grandbabies; Asher and Everleigh. In her free time, Dina enjoys practicing yoga, instructing group fitness classes, spending time with her grandchildren, decorating, traveling, and listening to live music.

Assistant Regional Director

Lauren Easley

Lauren is the Assistant Regional Director at WILD & West. She grew up roaming the halls of WILD as a little one. She is now walking them assisting and supporting the teams across both locations. She has always looked up to her mom, Dina, and has found a passion for helping the families within our community, just like her mom! Lauren graduated in 2024 from the University of Arkansas with her Bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Human Development & Family Sciences. In her free time, Lauren enjoys being outdoors, traveling to new places, and doing hot yoga/pilates at Nooma.

WILD Director

Kaitlyn Taylor

Kaitlyn is our Director at WILD. She has been with us since October of 2014! Kaitlyn has completed her CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. She has lived in Northwest Arkansas for most of her life, meeting her husband in 2014 and then marrying in 2018. She has two busy boys, Casen and Stetson. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and finding new hidden gems in our community. Children and education are both her passion and she feels lucky to be able to combine the two and serve all of our families in Northwest Arkansas.

WILD Assistant Director

Kourtney Granger

Kourtney is our Assistant Director at WILD. She has been in Northwest Arkansas since 2020 and has worked in Early Childhood Education ever since. She graduated in 2023 with her Associate's degree in Business Management. She's currently attending ASU to complete her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Kourtney welcomed her first child in January of 2024. His name is Crue and he currently attends WILD-West! She has a passion for Early Childhood Education and can't wait to foster a relationship with your family!

WEST Assistant Director

Ashton Pillstrom

Ashton is our Assistant Director at WILD-West.

She has been with WILD since 2021, and has worked at both campuses, serving many families of NWA. Ashton is currently a student at Harding University majoring in Elementary Education and will graduate in 2026. Ashton has two daughters Collyns and Charleston and is expecting a baby boy in February. She is in a very busy season of life, but enjoys spending quality time with family in her spare time. She cannot wait to meet and serve your family!

WILD Nutrition Specialist

Sabreena Scott

Sabreena is the Nutrition Specialist at our WILD campus. She has been in Northwest Arkansas since 2022. Sabreena has worked for WILD since May of 2022. She started as an Assistant Teacher and then moved her way up into the Nutrition Specialist role. She is Serv-Safe certified and looks forward to making yummy meals for your littles each day! Sabreena moved to NWA from Georgia with her husband and son, Enzo, as well as all of their pets! She loves to go camping, biking, and floating.

WEST Nutrition Specialist

Grace Roberts

Grace is the Nutrition Specialist at our WEST campus. Grace graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2019 and received a bachelors in Psychology. Shortly after graduating, she relocated to NWA and has been here ever since! She began her career in the Early Childhood Industry in 2021. In her spare time, Grace enjoys hiking, caping, crafting & spending time with friends and family. Her main goal while at WILD is to help children experience new, healthy fun foods by introducing different flavors and textures!

Team Lead

Lexus Griffin

Lexus is our Team Lead at WILD. She has lived in Arkansas for most of her life, but has also lived in Washington State twice. Lexus has been a part of the WILD team since 2019. She completed her CDA credential at the beginning of 2024. In her free time, she enjoys helping her husband build his race car and going to the drag strip to watch him race. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family! Lexus has a passion for Early Childhood Education and she she can't wait to form a relationship with your family!

WEST Team Lead

Raegan Salmonsen

Raegan is our Team Lead at WILD-West. She has worked at WILD since 2019 in many different roles and hopes to keep growing within the company. Raegan is currently working towards completing her CDA to help better serve the families of Northwest Arkansas. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, hiking and reading. Raegan can't wait to build long lasting relationships with all of the families within our program!

Non-Mobile Lead Teacher

Brittany Burnett

Brittany is the Lead Teacher in our Non-Mobile classroom at WILD-West. Brittany has been in Early Childhood Education since 2018.In her spare time she enjoys being outside with her three kiddos, camping, and reading a good book! One thing Brittany hopes to accomplish while working in childcare is helping the kids learn and grow in a safe environment.

Mobile 1 Lead Teacher

Caitlynn Stouder

Caitlynn is the Lead Teacher in our Mobile 1 classroom at WILD-West. Caitlynn has been in the childcare industry since 2019. She has one son, Greyson, who is her mini! He’s precious. In her spare time, Caitlynn enjoys spending time with family, shopping, and watching football... Go Hogs! (& Chiefs!) Caitlynn loves forming bonds and connections with both the children and their families! She is currently working on her CDA to better serve all families in NWA.

Walker 2 Lead Teacher

Alexia Herren

Alexia is the Lead Teacher in our Walker 2 classroom at WILD-West. Alexia has been in the childcare industry since 2019. She loves seeing the babies smile and reach new milestones. In her free time, Alexia enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family. Alexia and her husband are expecting their first child in August. Alexia is currently studying Psychology and plans to be a school counselor after she graduates!

Toddler 1 Lead Teacher

Madison Hopper

Coming Soon!

Toddler 2 Lead Teacher

Makayla "Lady" Rhodes

Coming Soon!

Jr. Pre-K 1 Lead

Macie DePeel

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Jr. Pre-K 2 Lead

Bailey Hollingsworth

Coming Soon!

Pre-K 1 Lead Teacher

Selena Munoz-Aguilar

Selena is our Lead Teacher in our Pre-K 1 classroom! She has been with WILD since October of 2021. She enjoys teaching and working with all of her students to prepare them for Kindergarten! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and two fur babies-- Alejandro and Delilah! She enjoys going on walks and grabbing a drink from 7Brew! She looks forward to meeting your family!

Pre-K 2 Lead Teacher

Brenda Pockat

Brenda is our Lead Teacher in Pre-K 2. Mrs. Brenda has been employed at WILD since 2016. Before coming to WILD, she worked for Evergreen

Children's Academy as a teacher and Assistant Director. She received her CDA credential while working at ECA. Mrs. Brenda has been in Early Childhood Education for 30+ years. She really enjoys getting to know your littles and watch their success as they learn and grow. She plays a huge role in prepping her students for Kindergarten by utilizing Kindergarten Prep curriculum. She looks forward to meeting and building a relationship with your family.