Cullowhee Kids

Larissa Miller

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…

Charla Weatherford

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.…

Linsey Bumgarner

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…

Kathy Yurchak

I came to Cullowhee Kids in 2017 as part of an internship program through Western Carolina University. While interning at Cullowhee Kids, I had the incredible opportunity to learn under the guidance of an amazing team. I have since graduated with my BSW, and I have found my home at Cullowhee Kids. For my first…

Abby Lawrence

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…