Please meet Dina Ford, CEO/Regional Director of WILD About Learning Academy-West. Dina is a native to Northwest Arkansas and has lived here for over thirty-two years. Dina has been in the Early Childhood industry since 1997. Dina is passionate about her role within the community and strives to provide excellent customer service and mentorship to her team. Dina is a Mother to three children; Tanner, Lauren, and Carson, and her children are her world. Her newest joy is her twin grandbabies; Asher and Everleigh. In her free time Dina enjoys practicing yoga, instructing group fitness classes, spending time with her grandchildren, decorating, traveling, and listening to live music.
Please meet Abby, one of our Walker 2 teachers. She has been helping kids learn, grow, and stay safe since she was 12. She started with babysitting/nannying and then became a lifeguard. Abby started in the childcare industry in 2022. In her free time, Abby likes to hike, read, and play volleyball.
Please meet Austin Ormand. He is the Director of Behavioral Services and Marketing at WILD About Learning Academy. Austin has been with WILD since October 2022. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Master’s Degree in teaching. His work experience includes after school/summer camp programs, teaching at the secondary level, and recreational/facilities management. Austin has two children, Mabry and Noah. In his free time Austin enjoys being outdoors, fantasy football, yoga, and spending time with family.
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Please meet Macie, As her smile is contagious she will be the one to greet you anytime you enter the building. Macie is attending the University of Arkansas, getting a bachelor’s in Animal Science. She has a son named Huntley. Her passion for children, creativity, and animals, are one of the reasons why she is apart of our team! In her free time she loves to bake, paint, or spend time with her family. I am thankful for the time I get to spend getting to know the families at WILD- West.
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