Imagine Higher exists to provide a child-centered, God-loving, imagination-creating environment that builds the LOVE to learn!
Our Mission
We are a learning community that prepares young learners for success by providing meaningful education, purposeful play, and character building life skills in a Christ centered, nurturing environment.
Natalie’s Story:
Born and raised in the Rockwall area, I made my way through many of Rockwall’s schools and stayed true to my Texas roots while attending The University of North Texas. Since then, I have found myself back in my hometown making a difference in the lives of children. I have been in education professionally since 2011. I have an amazing husband, Miles and our two precious children, Ellis and Hampton. When not at school, you will often find us camping, traveling and taking care of the farm!
Stephanie’s Story:
After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, I married my college sweetheart, Craig, and we planted ourselves in the Rockwall area and continued growing our family. My education career began in 2005 teaching everything from prek - 5th grade. I am a mom to three wonderful kids, Zoe, Luke, and Levi who keep our lives busy and fun. In my free time, I love to read, run, travel and eat great food!
I am very excited to start this new school year and work with your children each day. I have been at Imagine Higher since 2021. I love being in the classroom, guiding and observing young children to explore and grow to be lifelong learners. Watching young minds work creatively and build foundations for learning and Jesus is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. I cannot wait to meet and build relationships with you all. I taught for 18 years in Mesquite ISD and was fortunate enough to spend all 18 of them at the same school. I have taught second grade, first grade and Kindergarten. I am married to a retired veteran and I have a son, Judson.
I was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania surrounded by family. I am a blessed wife and mother to four. In 2002, I began teaching at a private academy in Maryland as well as teaching in their daycare center. After having my second child, I stayed at home with my children and later opened my own in-home daycare and homeschooled my children for over 13 years. I also helped lead my church children’s ministry in Virginia until we moved to Texas in 2022. I am passionate about seeing children grow in education and their faith in Jesus!
I am thrilled to be joining Imagine Higher this year teaching Pre-K! I graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in child/human development and Family Studies.
I previously taught Pre-K for 9 years in both public and private Christian school settings. I also taught Kindergarten for 5 years in public school. I have a heart for young children and helping to lay a positive foundation for their school experience.
I have been married to my wonderful husband for 29 years and we have two precious adult daughters who are both married. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, thrifting, and decorating. I am looking forward to seeing your child grow spiritually and academically!
I have been with Imagine Higher since 2020. I have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education from Sam Houston State University. My husband works for Rockwall Fire Department and we have 2 children, Jack and Josie. I love to read and bake in my spare time! I am so excited for this school year! I can't wait to see your child grow through hands-on learning and interactive lessons!
Teaching is such a rewarding career, and I am so happy to have found Imagine to share my love for Early Childhood Education! My family and I moved to Rockwall from Illinois in the summer of 2020, and we love it here. I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and taught for 17 years in Illinois. My husband, Wayne, and I met at ISU and we have two sons, Cameron and Tayden. My teaching experience has allowed me to guide young learners through play and hands-on learning, and I have enjoyed teaching in a private school atmosphere for most of my career. I have had the privilege to teach first grade and Kindergarten here at Imagine. I love building a long lasting relationship with all my students and their families and watching them grow.
I am absolutely thrilled to be part of our school community. After spending most of my life in Wisconsin, my family and I made the exciting move to Texas in August of 2025. I am a certified Texas teacher holding a BSE in Early Childhood Education, and I am incredibly passionate about supporting our youngest learners. At home, I love spending time with my husband, our two boys, and our French bulldog—while keeping in close touch with my daughter who still lives in Wisconsin! When I’m not in the classroom, you can usually find me walking my dog, baking and cooking from scratch, curling up with a good book, or traveling to brand-new places. I look forward to a wonderful year of partnership and growth with your family!
I am excited to be a part of the Imagine team at Rockwall. I have been married to my husband since 2010 and we have 3 beautiful children who attend school in Rockwall ISD. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies in 2007 and a Masters of Education in Administration in 2012. I am certified in Early Childhood - 4th and ESL. I also taught in public education for 11 years in kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 4th. I am so excited to continue my career at Imagine.
My education career began in 2006, and in that time I have taught, coached, and held administrative positions, most recently in Rockwall ISD. I have been married to my beautiful wife, Stephanie, since 2007, and we have three awesome kids. We are members of Lakeshore Church in Rockwall, and I am currently in a Masters program at Dallas Theological Seminary. I am very excited to be a part of the Imagine team!
I am so excited to be joining the Imagine family this year! I graduated from Rockwall High School in 2017 and pursued my education at Eastfield College and Texas A&M University–Commerce. After college, I took time away from school to stay home and raise my children.
For the past two years, I have been teaching Pre-K at Lil Voyagers, where I discovered my passion for helping young learners grow and thrive. I am thrilled to begin this new chapter at Imagine, especially since both of my children are students here as well!
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and getting lost in a good book. I look forward to getting to know all of my students and families and making this a fun and successful school year!
I have been in Rockwall since 1988 and married to my husband, David for 44 years. We have two children and 5 grandchildren. I started working as a prek-4 teacher in 1996 at Rainbows End in downtown Rockwall and have most recently been the prek-4 teacher at my church, Eastridge for the past 10 years. I am excited to start at Imagine Higher! I love working with 4’s; they are so fun and always eager to learn!
I am a Rockwall native, I graduated from RHS (JFND)! My husband and I met in Lubbock where I received my degree in Human development and Family studies. We currently live in Rockwall with our two children, Abigail and Benjamin. My passion and heart belong to teaching children and helping them grow and develop both academically and spiritually. I feel extremely blessed to be apart of the Imagine team and can’t wait to see what this year has in store!
I am excited to join Imagine Higher as a kindergarten teacher.
With 32 years of experience in education and both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce, I am passionate about helping children develop a
love of learning. I am thrilled to work with kindergartners as they begin their educational journey and learn more about Jesus in a nurturing environment. Outside of school, I live in Rockwall with my eight-year-old twins, Gage and Slade. We stay busy with soccer, guitar lessons, and adventures with our German shepherd, Mia. I look forward to partnering with families and creating a warm, engaging classroom where every child can grow and succeed.
I was born and raised in Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas with my Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught in the public schools both in Arkansas and Texas for eight years and transitioned to a private pre-K while staying home with my four kids. I have been teaching at Imagine since 2021, and each year gets better and better. In my free time I love to read and go on walks! My family loves to spend time outside and traveling with our camper when we can. Fall and football are two of my favorite things, and my husband and I enjoy driving up to see the Razorbacks play!
I am so excited to be joining the Imagine Higher team this year! I graduated from Baylor University (Sic 'Em) with a BS in Education in 1999. Over the years, I have taught Special Education, Preschool, 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th grade. My husband Ryan and I have been married for 24 years. He's a Rockwall native and we've raised our family here for 18 years. We have 3 amazing daughters...Abbie is a Junior at Auburn University, Anna Claire is a Sophomore at Baylor, and Samantha is a Junior at Heritage Christian Academy. In my free time I love traveling with my family or girlfriends, serving my community, visiting my college girls, cheering on the HCA volleyball team, running, watercolor painting and reading! I am so thankful for this opportunity to not only teach, but to point children back to Christ in all areas of learning and life!
I am so excited and honored to be joining the Imagine Higher team! I earned my degree in Psychology from Harding University and later received my EC-4 teaching certificate from Texas A&M University-Commerce. My husband, Seth, and I live in Royse City with two of our children, Crew and Carley, who both attend Imagine. I also have three adult sons who live in the Dallas area and Oklahoma. This year marks my 20th year in education! Throughout my career, I have had the joy of teaching preschool, first and second grade. I am passionate about creating a loving, engaging classroom where students feel valued, supported, and excited to learn. I’m looking forward to an amazing year!
I was born and raised in Rowlett, and moved to Royse City in 2014 when my husband (Matt) and I got married. I have been in education for 13 years and have a Masters in Special Education. Our family attends Fellowship RC where I have the privilege of serving as a small group leader to 8-9th grade girls. My husband and I have 2 little people, Ireland and Connolly. You can find our family spending time serving at church, at dance competitions, or the ballfields. My favorite thing is being outdoors and spending time with people.
I’m excited to join the Royse City Imagine Higher community as a math and science teacher this year! My husband, Kyle, and I are grateful for this opportunity—especially with two of our three daughters attending the school alongside me.
This will be my 18th year in education, returning to the classroom after time at home with my youngest. I’ve taught 7th–12th grade math and science and love helping students grow both academically and spiritually.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and having movie nights at home. I’m looking forward to a wonderful school year!
I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in early childhood education. After that I completed my master at UTA in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. Prior to Imagine, I taught in public school.
My husband, Mark and I have been married since 2014. We have 2 children, Scarlett and Sawyer (aka Bubs) who both attend Imagine. When Scarlett started at Imagine, I absolutely fell in love with the vision and purpose of this campus. I knew when it was my time to come back into the classroom that Imagine would be a dream job for me and my family!
I am so excited to dive into a new school year with my Imagine family!
Each of our pre-schoolers & kindergarten kiddos receive one-on-one, tailored attention and custom curriculum to ensure their success in class and at home!
