We are committed to raise the bar for early childhood education.
Leadership Team
Our passion for early childhood education is contagious.
Michelle Barnes
Executive Director
Rhonda Burch
Coordinator
Jeremy Carr
Building and Grounds Specialist
Rachel Harrison
Business Coordinator
Kristen Herbert
Director of Development
Paige King
Family Services Coordinator
Sunny Lane
Director of Development
Cindy Singleton
Director of Early Childhood Operations
Julie Wilson
Enrollment Coordinator
HighQ Navigators
The Navigators, an Advisory Council, provides strategic advice to improve HighQ programs and services.
Elaine Bowers
Kirsty’s Place West
Harmony Benedict
Kirsty’s Place West
Dina Ford
WILD About Learning
Deb Hamm
Bright Harbor School
Cathy Hairston
First School
Deb Kee
Bentonville Public School
Jill Kleinebriel
Sunshine School & Development Center
Sonia Keith
Kindergrove Preschool
Angie Landers
Christian Life Cathedral
Amy McCann
MDO Plus - First United Methodist Church
Andrea Mutchler
Wee Friends
Rose Mary Pham
Mary’s Little Lambs Preschool
Amanda Rumancik
ANH Montessori School
Robin Slaton
Kiddie Campus Childcare
Brandy Smith
Millwood Academy
Cheryl Starek
Woodland Academy
Cindy Strole
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center
Erin Tarver
Bright Haven Christian Learning Center
Lauren Treptow
Infiniti Child Care
Board of Directors
We are fortunate to have a passionate, accomplished and dedicated Board of Directors.
Rick Hammond, President
Walmart
Lynsey Heffren, Vice President
Walmart
Lindsey Helt, Secretary
Walmart
Dwayne Milum, Treasurer
Walmart
Marcy Camacho
Coca-Cola Company
Carl Crowe
Walmart, retired
Rebecca Durkee
Walmart
Jason Deng
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Kelli Huntley
Mercy Hospital
Jennifer Krafsky
Walmart, retired
Tina Odom
Unilever
Sarah Rowden
NWA Health Solutions
Vicki Smith
Walmart
Ryan Vessell
Tyson
Terrica Weatherford
No Limits Pediatric Therapies