Meet Mary Kim Harp

Mary Kim Harp, Technology Integration Specialist

Education: B.A. in English with a double minor in Religion and Women's Studies from Mars Hill College.

M.A. in English Literature from The University of Arkansas.

About Me

Every job that I've ever had somehow prepared me for my job at The New School. I have been a Camp Counselor, a tutor in everything from SAT Prep to College Algebra, a Resident Assistant, and a lead teacher in a classroom full of 3-year-olds. After starting at New School as an afternoon assistant in Preschool, I became a full-time substitute, giving me the opportunity to really see every side of The New School family. The next summer, Mr. Bill asked me to help write the school’s Annual Report. Over that summer, I was able to show off my tech skills to Ms. Angel. That tech savvy (and my years of teaching experience) got me an offer to teach Technology for 3rd-7th grade. The path may have been roundabout, but it led me to an unexpected dream job.

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Meet Missy Weber

Missy Weber, Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Education: Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, Pre-primary concentration, Crown College, St. Bonifacious, MN and Crossroads College, Rochester, MN

Licensed PreK - 6th grade in MN and AR

About Me

I grew up in a small town near Duluth, MN. After graduating with my Elementary Ed. degree, I got married and moved to Fayetteville. My husband, Mark, had been living here to attend the University of Arkansas. After working as a lead teacher at a preschool in Springdale for about a year, I had the opportunity to join The New School family in 2009. I love being in Fayetteville and working at The New School.

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Meet Dasun Keylor

Dasun Keylor, Physical Education Instructor

Education: Bachelors in Education (Kinesiology), University of Arkansas

About Me

I graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1999 and married to my lovely wife Ashley in 2000.  I started working for The New School in December of 2000 as a kindergarten assistant, then worked one-on-one with an autistic child for another year. After that, I became the Physical Education Instructor and have been doing it ever since.

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Meet Tracy Sargent

Tracy Sargent, 2 1/2 Year Old Lead Teacher

Education: Child Development Associate degree

I have been working in the childcare field for 20 years. I began teaching at The New School as an assistant, then became a lead teacher. I have lived in Winslow all my life. I have an eleven year old son named Hunter that attended The New School from the two year old room up through Kindergarten.

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Meet Jill Gunderman

Jill Gunderman, Assistant Head of Preschool

Education: B.A. in Psychology, University of Arkansas

I have always enjoyed working with young children and was thrilled at the opportunity to come to The New School in June 2007. I had previously taught preschool, infants, and toddlers at early childhood centers in Rogers and Fayetteville and had served as Assistant Director at a Fayetteville preschool. I continue to be very active in the Northwest Arkansas Early Childhood community and I served as president of NWAECA in 2009.

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Meet Haley Graham

Haley Graham, Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Education: B.A. in Child Development, University of Arkansas

I was born in Texas and raised in Jonesboro, AR. In 7th grade my family moved to NWA where I now call home! I graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelors degree in Child Development in 2009. Shortly after graduation I started teaching at The New School in the 2 1/2 year old class as an assistant teacher. The next summer I took over in a Pre-K classroom and I'm currently completing my first full year as a lead teacher. Me and my husband Wes are about to celebrate our second wedding anniversary together! I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and friends. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy sewing, scrapbooking, crafting, and spending time at the lake or pool. I also love to cheer on the Hogs and the Cowboys! Wes and I have two children together: Lyla and Hemi. Lyla is a 7 year old cockapoo and Hemi is a 4 year old Bichon. We also have two horses: Sonny & Jag.

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Meet Matt Harp

Matt Harp, Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Education: B.A. in English, University of Arkansas; M.A. in English, University of Arkansas; M.A.T., Univerisity of Arkansas. 

I have lived in Arkansas my entire life and in Fayetteville since 1998. After finishing my various degrees, I was looking for a teaching position, and my then fiancé, Mary Kim, told me that there was an opening at The New School where she was subbing at the time. I interviewed with Angel and realized that, at The New School, I would have more license to be creative and that I would have a genuine opportunity to affect the lives of my students, what they knew and how they thought.

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Meet Jade Rundle

Jade Rundle, 4th Grade Teacher

Education: B.S. Early Childhood Education at the University of Arkansas

I grew up in the small town of Piggott, Arkansas. After high school, I attended college at the University of Arkansas. My first teaching job was a 2nd grade teaching position at a public school. I found it hard to ignore persistent friends that encouraged me to apply for a teaching position at The New School. I feel that it was by far the best decision I could have made. After interviewing with Ms. Angel and touring the school, I knew I wanted to be a part of The New School.

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Meet Melissa Campbell

Melissa Campbell, 1st Grade Teacher

Education: B.S. in Early Childhood Education, University of Arkansas

I started working at The New School in 1998 as an 18 year-old studying art at the University of Arkansas. My college roommate was working in the preschool program at the time and suggested that I apply. After an interview with Ms. Karen, that application turned into a short stint as a substitute and then an afternoon preschool position. Under the guidance of some amazing and energetic teachers, I was inspired to change my major to early childhood education and I moved into the kindergarten program serving as the kindergarten assistant and summer camp teacher. Upon my graduation, a lead teacher position opened in the kindergarten program. The timing could not have been more perfect! I began my first year as an official teacher in 2002. I spent four years in kindergarten followed by three years in fourth grade and finally landed in first grade. I am currently enjoying my third year as a first grade teacher.

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Meet Gina Anglin

Gina Anglin, 3-Year-Old Lead Teacher

Education: Child Development Associate degree

I moved to Fayetteville at the age of thirteen. Having three younger siblings enrolled at The New School it quickly became a familiar place. During my senior year of high school I began helping out with the plays at The New School doing behind-the-scenes work. After graduating in 2003 I worked as an assistant with various age groups until 2008. In 2008 I received my CDA and moved into my current position as 3-Year-Old Lead Teacher.

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