Meet Our Dedicated Teaching Team
Our experienced educators bring together specialized training, genuine passion for early childhood education, and a commitment to nurturing each child's unique potential through compassionate, play-based learning.
Leadership Team
Pip Dicker
Owner
Leading Oakhill Day School with a vision for excellence in early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for all students.
Becky Barbour
Director
As Director, Rebecca fosters student growth by creating an engaging and enriching educational environment for every child.
Tracie Bowers
Director
As Director, Tracie champions educational excellence by nurturing the social, emotional, and academic well-being of every single child.
Teaching Teams by Program
Ladybugs Team (18-24 months)
Specialists in infant-toddler development and early learning
Ms. Gina
Lead Teacher
About Ms. Gina
I am a Nigerian born, Texas raised woman. I have been married for 43 years, and have been blessed with 4 loving children, and 2 precious granddaughters. I have been at Oakhill for 25 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and going out to eat.
Ms. Adri
Assistant Teacher
About Ms. Adri
I am 40 years old, born and raised in Texas. I married my high school sweetheart, and we are coming up on our 22nd anniversary. I have 3 kids, and 2 of them rock the spectrum. I have been in child care off and on for about 10 years. I am a gaming comic book nerd who loves all things Batman, and wishes it was Halloween everyday.
Butterflies Team (2 years)
Experts in toddler language development and social-emotional growth
Ms. Lesli
Teacher
About Ms. Lesli
I am passionate about working with toddlers and helping them explore the world around them. I love watching children discover new things and develop their unique personalities. My favorite part of working with 2-year-olds is seeing their curiosity and excitement as they learn to communicate and play with their friends.
Ms. Kalynn
Assistant Teacher
About Ms. Kalynn
I was born and raised in New Orleans. I am engaged to my highschool sweetheart. I have been working in childcare for a little over a year. I really enjoy shopping and going to the movies.
Ms. Mercedes
Assistant Teacher
About Ms. Mercedes
I'm from a small town in East Texas. I am a country girl who loves all things pink and cow print. I have been working in childcare for a little over a year, and also have been coaching for almost 5 years. I enjoy what I do, and I love getting to know the kids and families personally.
Busy Bees Team (3 years)
Specialists in pre-literacy and early math concepts with creative arts integration
Ms. Taylor
Lead Teacher
About Ms. Taylor
I have worked at Oakhill for almost 10 years, and in the Busy Bees class for the last 4. I am 29 years old and I have 5 dogs of my own. I have 2 brothers, and Mrs. Tracies is my Mom! I'm either playing softball on the weekends or napping.
Ms. Kirstyn
Teacher
About Ms. Kirstyn
I have been at Oakhill for almost 5 years and in the Busy Bees for 4 of those years. I am 28 years old. My husband and I have 2 beautiful children.I also have 2 dogs. You can usually find me reading somewhere
Dragonflies Team (4 years)
Focused on kindergarten readiness with strong backgrounds in early literacy and STEM
Ms. Lani
Lead Teacher
About Ms. Lani
I am from Lubbock TX where I spent my entire life playing sports and spending time with my family. I played college softball and currently play slow pitch with Ms. Taylor and my husband. I have 2 cats, 2 dogs, a 3 year old, and a 1 year old. I have been in childcare for almost 5 years.
Ms. Teresa
Teacher
About Ms. Teresa
I was born and raised in Garland TX, but now live in Dallas. I have 2 daughters. I spend most of my time off enjoying things like camping, hiking, and different kid activities. I have been in childcare for over 20 years, and have almost worked with every age group.
Ms. Yarida
Assistant Teacher
About Ms. Yarida
I am a Mom to 3 boys. I have been at Oakhill for 2 years, and this year I also became a Montessori Aide at Luna Elementary. I love to paint.
Kinder Prep Team (5 years)
Experts in advanced kindergarten preparation and school readiness
Ms. Yolanda
Lead Teacher
About Ms. Yolanda
I have been in childcare for 30 plus years.I enjoy teaching because they are very eager to learn, and explore new things. I 3 kids, 5 grandkids, and 2 nieces. I enjoy reading, traveling and spending time with my family and friends.
Schoolers Team (5-12 years)
Providing balanced after-school experiences with enriching outdoor activities
Becky Barbour
Director
About Becky Barbour
As Director, Rebecca fosters student growth by creating an engaging and enriching educational environment for every child.
Ms. Yarida
Teacher
About Ms. Yarida
I am a Mom to 3 boys. I have been at Oakhill for 2 years, and this year I also became a Montessori Aide at Luna Elementary. I love to paint.
Ms. Taylor
Teacher
About Ms. Taylor
I have worked at Oakhill for almost 10 years, and in the Busy Bees class for the last 4. I am 29 years old and I have 5 dogs of my own. I have 2 brothers, and Mrs. Tracies is my Mom! I'm either playing softball on the weekends or napping.
Support Staff
Chef Scott
Head Chef
Dedicated to creating nutritious and delicious meals that support children's growth and development while meeting CACFP guidelines.
Professional Development & Credentials
Background Checks
All staff undergo comprehensive background screening
CPR & First Aid
Current certifications in CPR and pediatric first aid
Ongoing Training
Regular professional development and continuing education
Education
Degrees and certifications in early childhood education
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