Meet the Staff

Founder/Administrator & Educator

Alena Phillips was born and raised in Osceola, IA. She has always had a passion for educating children. In 2014, she graduated from Simpson College with a degree in Elementary Education and endorsements in early childhood and reading. She taught at Clarke Elementary for 7 years. Alena is married to Ryan Phillips and they have two children, Aria and Cain. Alena and her family love to spend time on their farm, watch the Iowa Hawkeyes, go camping and boating, and travel to warm places.

Sarah graduated from Graceland in 2009 with a history major, political science minor, and coaching and teaching certificates. After college Sarah taught and coached in various school districts across the country until becoming a Mom in 2016. Matt and Sarah have three sons; Abel, Frankie, and Vinny and two dogs, Rex and Rooster. Sarah loves camping and going on vacation with her family as much as possible.