Katie Rhine, directer and lead teacher has been in education for 11 years, nine in Pea Ridge. She has been director of the Pre-K program for three years.
A native of Oklahoma, Rhine graduated from Quapaw High School and earne her bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah.
Katie Rhine, director & lead teacher
Stephanie Rosser, lead teacher
Wendy Pruitt, teacher’s assistant
Mickie Ogburn, teacher’s assistant
1536 N. Davis St.
Phone: 800-451-0608
"I grew up in a family of educators," Rhine said, adding "I thought when I was in high school I was NOT going to be a teacher! I would be something exciting and adventurous!
"After graduating with a degree in tourism management and living in Vail, Colo., I quickly learned that was not the career choice for me. I realized I was called to be in education, after all. And every day in the classroom has proven to be more exciting and adventurous than I could have imagined!"
She said the laughter is her favorite part of her job explaining that "4-year-olds say the funniest things!"
She and her husband, John, have six children. The eldest, Ethan, is married and works for Tyson. Morganne will be a first-grade teacher at Pea Ridge Primary, Reaganne will be a third-grade teacher at Willowbrook Elementary in Bentonville, Landon works for Blackline Electric, Carson is a junior at Pea Ridge High School and Addisyn is a freshman at Pea Ridge High School.
Community on 08/02/2017