Hello, my name is Sydney Medford. I graduated from Western Carolina University in 2019 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. I spent the first five years of my teaching career teaching 3rd grade and was a stay-at-home mom until I began my time at Cullowhee Kids Preschool. Cullowhee Kids Preschool…
Hi, my name is Mitchell Boughman. I am originally from Mount Holly, NC. My wife, Molly, and children, Lilly, Levi, Lucas, and I moved to Cullowhee in June, 2022. It’s pretty crazy too, because I was a student here at WCU and involved with the Wesley Foundation and CUMC from 2007-2011. At that time, I…
I love working at Cullowhee Kids Preschool with such a wonderful staff and great families! I received a BSW from Texas State University and my Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver. My work has always focused on working with children and families and providing a solid foundation for growth and exploration. I…
Scarlette grew up in Salisbury, NC and graduated from South Rowan high school in 2006. She was a student at Western Carolina from 2006-2010, receiving two degrees: a BA in Philosophy and Religion and a BS in Communications. While at Western, she fell in love with the community at Cullowhee United Methodist. She was involved…
I began working at Cullowhee Kids Preschool in 2007 and taught in the 2 year old class for 12 years and in the fall of 2020, I moved up to the 3-4 year old classroom. I received a BSW from Western Carolina University. I have three boys of my own that attended Cullowhee Kids preschool.…
Jay has been serving as the director of the Wesley Foundation since 2008. Before that, he served in the same role for 5 years at Ohio University. Jay is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Recreational Therapy and an M.S. in Health Administration. He can often be found watching the English…
Hello, my name is Linsey Bumgarner. I have worked for the Youth Services department of Jackson County Public Library off and on for the last seven years with mission work overseas in-between. My passion is to work with children and families wherever the Lord has me, especially the children of Jackson County, my home. With…
Hi, my name is Stephanie Gibson, I was born and raised in the area. I graduated from Sylva-Webster Highschool, I attended WCU and SCC, where I earned a degree in Business Administration. I recently retired after working for 30+ years with the state at Smoky Mountain Mental Health, WCU and NCCAT. I enjoy spending time…
Hey y’all! I began working at Cullowhee Kids Preschool in the fall of 2021 as an aftercare worker/daytime assistant. In January of 2023 I became the teacher for the 2 year old class as my semester internship for my social work degree. In May of 2023 I graduated from Western Carolina University with bachelor’s degrees…
Kati grew up in Summerfield, North Carolina, but her passion for Forensic Chemistry led her to Cullowhee. She is currently double-majoring in Forensic Chemistry and General Chemistry, with a minor in Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University. Kati has been actively involved with the Wesley Foundation at WCU, where she serves as both a band…