Our Staff

Principal: Ms. Kim Cagle

Kim Cagle graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Bible and Education in 1992. She has always loved working with children. Her first teaching position was at a private school in south Dallas. She has taught in schools in Texas and Oklahoma, as well as, in China, where her family lived for seven years. In addition, Kim has coached competitive gymnastics and taught varying ages of Sunday School at her church, including serving her church youth group for the past eleven years. She is a member of Cornerstone Fellowship in Norman. In addition, Kim teaches at a summer camp for foster and adoptive at-risk teens and serves the unhoused population of Norman with her church. Kim is certified in Special Education by the State of Oklahoma. Kim's joy is her family. She has nine children — four biological and five adopted — ranging in age from 19-31 years old, along with two 'bonus boys'- twin 20 year olds. Kim homeschooled many of her kids for much of their education. Kim is also Gammy to 8 beautiful grandchildren ages 2 months- 8 years- 3 girls and 5 boys. She has another grand on the way due in April 2026. Kim loves spending time with her family in any way; hanging out on her back patio, having cookouts, kayaking, and playing games. Kim has a passion to see children of all ages grow to know they are loved by the Lord and that they can succeed. She also has a desire to equip and support teachers to do the same, to recognize their God-given talents and strengths and use them to be a minister in the field of education.

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Marissa

Mrs. Marissa White graduated from the University of Oklahoma. In addition to being OPPS's Administrative Assistant, she is the Director of our Mothers Day Out program. She is passionate about all Premier has to offer families in our community. She has also been a lead teacher in Camp 925, the director of our fall and spring break camps, and a teacher with OPPS. She has a love and passion for serving the needs of others. Anything you need to know about programs for your student she will be able to answer. She has played a primary role in all departments. She looks forward to serving Oklahoma Premier Private School!

Pre-K: Mrs. Kylee

Ms. Kylee graduated from American Broadcasting School with hopes to be a Sportscaster. Shortly after, she had her oldest son and had dreams of staying at home with him so she opened her own home daycare and that’s where her love of early childhood education took off. She likes to credit God and His path instead of her own for landing her here at OPPS. This will be her 6th year teaching and 5th year in total with us. Inside of her classroom, she enjoys building relationships and creating a space where children develop a love for learning. Outside of the classroom, she stays busy with her two sons who keep her on her toes with their busy sports schedules. She’s recently engaged to a wonderful person, and she’s soaking in all the excitement of planning their future together. When she’s not cheering from the sidelines or swooning over Christmas decor, she loves enjoying a delicious meal (especially if she doesn’t have to cook it!), and she will never say no to a good binge-worthy show.

Pre-K: Mrs. Andrea Chastain

Andrea Chastain has her degree in elementary education and is married to her husband, Clifford, and is a proud mom of three- Ali, Gracie, and Case. She’s been in the classroom on and off since 1996, taking time away to raise her children when they were young. Andrea spends her free time supporting her children in their endeavors and is a lover of animals. Andrea strives to set a solid foundation for education in her students, believes all students can be successful, and all children learn through play. Andrea has a love of early childhood education and has been teaching for over 15 years. She is also the the director of our summer camps and has directed our Mother's Day Out. She is a huge blessing to OPPS and makes life long connections with her families.

Kindergarten: Mrs. Gracie Cordle

Mrs. Gracie Cordle graduated from Mid-America Christian University and is looking forward to beginning her teaching career here at OPPS. She is married to her husband, Marcus, and has a one year old little boy, Draye. In her free time she enjoys spending time with my family, traveling, and antiquing and thrifting.
Her goal is to help every student feel encouraged and excited to come to school each day, and to build the skills they need to become successful learners. She can’t wait to get to know her students and their families and make this a wonderful school year together!

1st: Mrs. Moore

Jennifer Moore was born and raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Carl Albert High School. She continued her education at St. Gregory’s University, where she earned a degree in Biomedical Science, and later completed a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Jennifer has experience both in the public school system and as a marriage and family therapist, giving her a unique perspective on supporting children academically, socially, and emotionally. She is passionate about helping students grow in confidence, curiosity, and kindness while becoming the very best version of themselves.
A fun fact about Jennifer is that she played soccer from childhood all the way through college. When she’s not teaching, you can usually find her with her two kids, cheering at their sporting events, traveling somewhere fun, enjoying the outdoors, or sipping on a Dr Pepper.

2nd: Mrs. Lee Horne

Ms. Lee Horne is excited to join Oklahoma Premier Private School as our second grade teacher. Ms. Lee earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University with a joint focus in mathematics, reading, and language arts. Ms. Lee became a teacher because she loves to watch children light up when things start to click, when they learn something new, or when they see how what they’re learning connects to their lives. She wants to help build life-long learners by making learning both fun and relevant for everyone. Ms. Lee is looking forward to meeting all of her new students in the upcoming school year and helping them start a thrilling new chapter in their education.

3rd & 4th : Mrs. Tanya Branscum

Mrs. Tanya Branscum graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. While she comes to OPPS with tons of teaching experience, she also comes with years of curriculum experience. Tanya and her husband, James, are the proud parents of five daughters, and blessed to be Gigi and Pops to seven grandchildren. Tanya homeschooled her children for many years, and had the opportunity to teach a variety of co-op classes. It was through these classes she discovered her love for teaching. In addition to teaching, she worked for a curriculum company for six years; she researched, designed, proofread, and edited materials. She teaches preschool Sunday School and serves in the food pantry at Trinity Baptist Church. She loves spending time with her family, traveling with her husband, listening to podcasts, and cheering for the Thunder! After many years as a curriculum production editor she is excited to be back in the classroom. We look forward to all she has to bring to our OPPS!

5th grade: Ms. Kendall Espinoza

Ms. Kendall Espinoza graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in Linguistics. She learned intermediate Japanese and beginning Spanish during her time at OU. Kendall has experience working in the school system and has personal experience with homeschooling. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, her boyfriend, and friends, and learning about various languages and cultures.

6th grade: Mrs. Bontempo

Adrianne Bontempo lives in Moore, Oklahoma with her husband of 12 years, their five-year-old daughter Millie, and their three sweet (and slightly spoiled!) dogs—Oliver, Olivia, and Sully. Her family loves being outside, going on camping trips, and making memories in the sunshine. Adrianne enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her favorite people. Her faith in Jesus is an important part of her life and inspires the way she teaches and cares for others. She holds a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's in Social Work, and brings a strong background in both teaching and student support. After many years in early elementary and middle school counseling, she is thrilled to bring her passion and experience to 6th grade. Adrianne is known for creating a classroom where students feel seen, challenged, and excited to learn. She’s passionate about helping kids discover their strengths, fall in love with learning, and develop the confidence to think critically and creatively. Through hands-on projects, meaningful conversations, and a whole lot of fun, she makes learning come alive in ways that stick with students long after they leave her room. She’s deeply committed to helping each student grow—not just academically, but as kind, capable, and curious individuals. She can’t wait to see all that this school year holds!

Junior High: Mrs. Jen Waller

Jen Waller is a graduate of Texas Tech University, where she earned degrees in both English and Exercise and Sport Sciences, along with a minor in Education. After college, she moved across the country to coach swimming at the University of Nevada while also pursuing post-graduate studies.
Following the birth of her first child, Jen stepped away from full-time work to focus on raising and homeschooling her two boys. During those years, she also taught at a homeschool co-op, where she led classes in high school English, Anatomy, and a variety of electives.
Passionate about working with students of all ages, Jen and her family also serve together in kids’ ministry at Victory Family Church in Norman. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, reading great books, and catching up with friends over coffee.
Jen is thrilled to join the team at OPPS and looks forward to all that the Lord will do in her classroom this year!

Junior High and High School Sciences: Mrs. Kelly Roberts

Mrs. Roberts is in her 14th year of teaching. Ten of those years have been in private schools. Mrs. Roberts has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and an Associate Degree in Psychology, along with advanced education in both math and science. Outside of school Mrs.Roberts is married to our very own Mr. Roberts and has two sons, one of which has graduated from college with a Bachelor's Degree in English. When not teaching Mrs. Roberts enjoys baking, reading, traveling and decorating those amazing cakes she bakes!

Junior High and High School Math: Dr. Langford

Ms. Hong Langford has a PhD in Mathematics. She loves God, loves people, and loves math. Her main goal in teaching math is to help her students understand the "why" in math and how math can be applied to solve problems in the real world. Hearing “You are a good math teacher!” from her students means a lot to her. She is passionate about helping all levels and OPPS is so excited to have her on staff!

High School History, Language and Personal Finance: Mr. Kris Lamle

High School English Literature and SR Cap Stone: Mrs. Hellmuth

Mrs. Kelly Hellmuth has always had a passion for literature and writing. She believes firmly in the restorative power of fiction. Literature demonstrates the truth, goodness, and beauty of God's creative nature but also brings an honest look to the discomfort of what it means to be a fallible human. Mrs. Hellmuth also finds great joy in teaching writing, pushing students to take their research seriously. She is proficient in MLA, APA, and Chicago style citations.
In addition to literature, Mrs. Hellmuth has a passion for understanding the Bible. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministry from LeTourneau University, a Biblical Studies-Based Degree with an inclusion of youth sociology and psychology and is currently pursuing her Masters of Divinity with a concentration on theology and the arts from Duke University.
By combining this with her experience in classical education, Mrs. Hellmuth looks forward to leading thoughtful discussions connecting literary events to the Biblical narrative, but also unpacking the ways for students to apply them to their lives today. When not delving into academic pursuits, Mrs. Hellmuth loves all things artistic. Music, painting, pottery...she loves to dabble in all of it. Her first artistic love, however, is writing fiction. She loves nothing more than getting lost in a good story, whether she's writing it or reading it.

Speciality teachers:

High School Spanish:

Ms. Janet Jiménez was born and raised in Oklahoma City, and her family is from Durango, Mexico. She is a native Spanish speaker and received a faith-based education, graduating from Sacred Heart Catholic School and Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from the University of Central Oklahoma, and also has an Associate of Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting with an emphasis in Public Relations.

Ms. Jiménez enjoys traveling, the performing arts, spending time with family and friends, and game nights. She is excited to incorporate culture, music, and real-world connections into her lessons to help students feel confident as they grow their Spanish skills. She looks forward to joining the OPPS community.

High School Choir: Mr. Randy Presley

Mr. Randy Presley was raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1976 and then attended Oklahoma Baptist University for his first year of college. He later transferred to Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1981. He is married to Kathy Presley, Lab School’s lower elementary music teacher. They have 12 children. Mr. Presley has been a worship pastor since 1977, serving churches in Anadarko, Sallisaw, Stillwater and Cleveland, Oklahoma. Currently, Mr. Presley serves as worship pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma. He has served in this position since 1995.

Elementary Music: Mrs. Kathy Presley

Kathy Presley has taught children in a choir setting for more than 30 years for the love of both children and music. Believing that music is a gift from God to teach almost anything, she also sees it as a powerful way to connect and simply have fun. Kathy and her husband of 37 years have 12 children — two bio and 10 adopted. They have served in ministry together their entire marriage. They both are on staff at Trinity Baptist Church in Norman. Randy is on staff as a worship pastor and Kathy as their Children’s Director.

High School Biblical World View: Mr. Carr

Mr. Carr will be teaching Biblical World View. Mr. Carr is very passionate about preparing our youth for the next stages in life and feel it is critical they understand and can defend their faith. He studied at received his certificate of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology - Biola University. He also holds a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Central Oklahoma. With over 30 years of experience in Information Technology, he has made a significant transition to Christian education. For five years, he was fortunate to teach various math and science classes at Christian schools, an experience he deeply cherishes. He is happily married and has two daughters, one of whom is a student right here at OPPS! In his spare time, he enjoys family activities, reading, biking, hiking, and music. Feel free to ask him about DCI—I'm always excited to share! Most importantly, he is a Christ follower, striving to seek His will every day. He is incredibly excited to return to the classroom and explore God's creation with your kiddos.

Drama and Creative Movement: Mrs. Brenna Wickstrom

Guitar: Mr. Elisha Moncrief

Elisha Moncrief is a musician who lives in Norman, Oklahoma. He grew up in Altus, Oklahoma with his parents and 12 siblings. He graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Musical Arts from the University of Oklahoma. Elisha plays live guitar and banjo music at local venues like restaurants and the farmers market. He teaches guitar, piano, ukulele, and bass guitar. Elisha attends church at Trinity Baptist where he plays bass guitar and teaches Sunday School.

Art and Home Economics: Mrs. Brandi Carroll

Mrs. Carroll graduated with her teaching degree in Family and Consumer Sciences at UCO in 2005. She is so excited to be teaching Art at OPPS. She loves to make learning fun and exciting. The things she loves the most is spending time with family. She has been married 20 years and has 2 amazing children.

Founders: Wes White, Brandy White, Pete Mills and Patty Mills

"Our inspiration for starting Oklahoma Premier Private School was to provide a learning environment where students benefit from hands-on teaching in a small class setting. By doing away with busywork and truly focusing on core concepts, teachers can care for each child as their own, ensuring no one falls through the cracks and all students maximize their potential. Our hope for Oklahoma Premier Private School is that in addition to becoming fully educated at the highest level and ready to take their next steps academically, our students also understand there is so much more to being an adult than just a passing grade. We want students to leave knowing their worth, recognizing others around them, understanding respect, valuing hard work and having developed a plan for where they are headed next. Being one of the founders and Directors of Camp 925 summer camps, Focus 27 summer camps, developing the Premier Youth Volleyball league serving over 1,000 players a year, serving as the Community Center Director at CrossPointe Church, the Vice President and Coaching Director of OK Premier Volleyball and being a co-owner of Premier Sportsplex I get to live out my calling making a difference in our community and I am super grateful for that!"
~Brandy White

We started Oklahoma Premier Private School because we saw the need for a place where children could grow and learn using a hands-on approach. We wanted students to enjoy going to school and to remember what they learn. We believe small classes make all the difference. With this structure, school is more of a family environment, where students feel comfortable to ask questions. By asking questions, they are truly gaining understanding of what they are learning. Our goal is that students at Oklahoma Premier Private School take pride in everything they do and make a difference in the world. To us, making a difference means doing the little things that no one ever knows you do. We want all students to be happy with who they are without the need of recognition from others to make them feel complete. Being one of the owners of Premier Sportsplex, which serves our community through sports and fitness and serving as Secretary and Club Administrator of OK Premier Volleyball and one of the founders of Camp 925 I've had the opportunity to play critical roles in growing many programs in our community and I look forward to continuing to make a difference."
~Patty Mills