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. For the past seven years she has served in her church youth group. In addition, Kim teaches at a summer camp for foster and adoptive at-risk teens. Kim is certified in Special Education by the State of Oklahoma. She most recently served as Dean of Students at Le Monde International School.

Kim's joy is her family. She has nine children — four biological and five adopted — ranging in age from 15-27 years old. Kim homeschooled many of her kids for much of their education. In the fall of 2021, she added a granddaughter and grandson. Kim loves spending time with her family in any way; hanging out on her back patio, having cookouts and playing games.

Kim has a passion to see children of all ages grow to know they are loved and that they can succeed. She also has a desire to equip and support teachers to do the same.

School Administration: Mrs. Ashley Vance

Ashley has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where she met Greg, her husband, of 20 years. Together they have two daughters, Marlie and Gracyn. Before becoming a stay-at-home-mom, Ashley worked in the human resources industry. She later served as a private school secretary. Ashley considers herself as having the best of both worlds at the Lab School. She loves interacting with all the students and parents, helping the teachers and being of assistance where needed!

Pre-K: Mrs. Andrea Chastain

Andrea Chastain is married to her husband, Clifford, and 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 loves all children.

K1: Mrs. Denise Glenn

Denise Glenn is a native Oklahoman, born in Midwest City and raised in Norman. She has been teaching for 15 years. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and a minor in English Literature. She and her husband of 20 years, Roger, recently moved from the Grand Lake area in northeast Oklahoma to Norman. Their 18-year-old son, Joshua, who Denise homeschooled during his high school years, is attending college on a Bass Fishing Scholarship at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN. She has taught Sunday School for grades Pre-K through 4th for many years at their church and has also led bible studies for women.

Denise obtained her alternative education designation from Northeastern State University and completed coursework at the University of Texas at Austin in grant writing. Since 2007, she has worked in both private and public schools. Previously, she had a varied career in print journalism, adult education and training, marketing, public speaking, grant writing and accounting. She is multi-certified in both Oklahoma and Missouri in Early Childhood, Elementary
Education, English, Journalism and English as a Second Language (ESL). Denise was most recently a 4th grade teacher in Missouri at a multilingual school where she taught for six years. She had the privilege of learning about art integration through an affiliation with Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, AR and Windgate Foundation, Little Rock, AR. Denise is the recipient of numerous grants, including grants from the Walton family Foundation, The American Farm Bureau Foundation and WE Teachers. Denise enjoys being part of the Lab School family!

2nd grade: Ms. Kylee Litton

Ms. Kylee has been a teacher for the past six years. She also has been the director of our Rise and Shine Mother's Day Out. Ms. Kylee calls Norman her home and yells "Boomer Sooner" in the fall. When she is not at the soccer field, her and her family enjoy local rodeos and cooking together. She has chosen to make early learning her life's work because she believes a child's education is one of the most valuable things they can possess.

3rd grade: Mrs. Teri Walker

Teri Walker is a native Californian. Before settling in Oklahoma, she moved frequently because her father was in the military. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1998 and married her husband in 2000. Teri has worked in public schools for several years, primarily with special needs children.

Teri and her husband have two wonderful children — a son who loves band and a daughter who rocks the volleyball world. In her down time Teri enjoys being with her family playing games, watching OU football, supporting her son in band, watching her daughter at volleyball, hiking and camping.

4th grade: Mrs. Stacey Brunner

Stacey Brunner received her Elementary Education Degree from Purdue University. Since receiving her degree, she has accrued more than 15 years of classroom and children leadership experience. She has taught early education, kindergarten, first grade and art. She has also worked as a reading specialist and is excited to be returning to the fourth grade classroom this year.

Stacey is originally from Indiana and met her husband through a church they both attended while at Purdue. They have been married for 20 years and have four sons, Ben, Sam, Josh, and Matt. They are an active family and love anything that involves the outdoors. In her free time Stacey enjoys running, hiking, camping, gardening and cooking.

5th grade: Mrs. Bren Petroski

Bren is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Technology emphasizing in cardiac rehabilitation while competing as a collegiate track and field shot put and discus thrower. Having been an athlete since she could walk, as well as a daughter to two lifelong teachers and coaches, her love for education and sports were ingrained within her. In her early career, Bren worked for the YMCA in various capacities: Coordinator, Instructor, Personal Trainer, as well as, developed and directed a Cardiac Rehabilitation program maintaining more than 100 senior citizens. She has taught children’s Sunday School for more than 16 years, directed various levels of AWANA for more than 15 years and coached the past three years at Norman High School as the Throws Coach.

She has been married for more than 22 years to her husband, Tom. They met on a blind date in 1999 and have not looked back since. Bren and Tom have three children.

6th grade: Mrs. Lisa Wilmoth

Lisa Wilmoth has been married to her high school sweetheart, Adam, for more than 20 years. She has two amazingly talented and beautiful daughters whom the Lord brought to their family through adoption. As a family they love exploring places they’ve never been before, playing board games, watching movies and riding roller coasters. Lisa loves photography and her camera usually isn’t far away! She especially loves macro nature photography! Ms. Lisa not only teaches in the classroom but also directs the Lab School yearbook!

Lisa has worked with children for more than 20 years in various capacities. She has served in her church as the 3rd-5th grade children’s church leader for the past six years. Before that, her and her husband were high school youth leaders for more than 10 years. Lisa helped run programs for children during mission trips to Juarez, Mexico and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Human Relations. Lisa worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma for 10 years helping youth in the community succeed in school and in life. She has also homeschooled her daughters and taught at a well-established local co-op. When her daughters were in public school she subbed or volunteered at their school almost daily. Her favorite grades for long or short-term subbing were 3rd-6th grades, so she is beyond thrilled to continue that full time with the Lab School.

Junior High Humanities: Mr. Blake Lindley

Blake Lindley was born and raised in Shawnee. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2007 with a Bachelor Degree in Education. He married Carol Ann in 2005. They have two sons, Jordan and Marcus. Blake and Carol Ann lived and worked in North Africa from 2008-2010. Blake previously taught 7th grade World Geography from 2014 - 2017 at ASTEC Charter School in Oklahoma City. Blake formed and ran an international pro-life non-profit outreach from 2014-2021. He and his family are active members of Trinity Baptist Church where Blake teaches 4th/5th grade boys Sunday School class. Blake has had the privilege to work and visit 20 countries on all continents except Antarctica and Australia. He enjoys spending time with family, teaching and serving others.

Upper JR and SR High Science: Mrs. Kelly Roberts

Mrs. Roberts is in her 12th year of teaching. Nine 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!

Upper JR and SR High Math: Mrs. Kara Polk

Kara Polk grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. She moved to Norman to attend the University of Oklahoma and never looked back. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology with minors in math and journalism, and obtained her Alternative Certificate in Advanced Math, as well as, Middle School Science. As a teacher’s kid, she has been in the education world all her life. Kara has taught in a public or private school for 11 years and homeschooled her kids for eight years. She wants to instill a love for learning in her students and loves to see their excitement when they master something they have struggled with. Kara is also going on her 18th year as the Preschool Ministry Director at Trinity Baptist Church in Norman.

Kara has been married to her husband, Ryan, for 22 years and they have adopted four children — Cooper, Marin, Maddy and Malia. She enjoys watching her kids partake in sports, music and theater. Kara's favorite place to be is on the beach or traveling with her family.

High School Humanities: Mr. Clinton Roberts

We are so excited to have Mr. Roberts teaching our Junior and Senior High Humanities courses again this year! Mr. Roberts comes to us as a historian and archivist from Arizona State University where he finished his master's degree. It has always been Mr. Roberts' dream to live in the classroom where thoughts are formed and ideas take shape! We are lucky and blessed he has decided to make his home here with us. This is going to be another great year to watch him shape minds!

Speciality teachers:

Latin and Bible: Mrs. Hellmuth

Mrs. Kelly Hellmuth developed a passion for Latin while homeschooling her own children. For five years she instructed students in classes and equipped parents to continue the development of Latin skills at the middle and high school level. Mrs. Hellmuth firmly believes that through the study of the root language, students can learn more about their own language and what is going on in the world around them. She loves the creativity of The Lab School and looks forward to integrating a largely academic language in a new and exciting way.

In addition to Latin, 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. By combining this with her experience in classical education, Mrs. Hellmuth looks forward to leading thoughtful discussions about events that happen throughout 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.

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.

Physical Education: Mr. Kelvin Locklear

Mr. Kelvin Locklear graduated from Purnell Swett High School in June 1991 and joined the United States Navy where he retired after more than 26 years. He now lives in Blanchard with his beautiful wife, Kellie, and six amazing children, Noah, Jonah, Isabella, Gabriel, Savannah and Israel. Kelvin enjoys almost everything from basketball, baseball, football, swimming and anything that deals with the outdoors. Mr. Locklear enjoys working with the youth at his church and is very involved in community activities.

Currently Mr. Locklear is pursuing his bachelor's degree in Biblical and Educational Studies: Biblical Theological Studies with a minor in Education and will graduate August 2022 with a 4.0 GPA and plans on pursuing his Masters in Child Psychology. Mr. Locklear is not only part of our staff but his children are also part of our Lab School family and we are very blessed to have them.

Head Over School Security: Mr. Jeremy Porter

Jeremy is originally from a small town in Northwest Missouri. Shortly after his eighteenth birthday he enlisted in the Navy and became an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (bomb squad). He enjoyed twenty years of serving in many Navy Special Operation commands and working in 47
different countries. After his time in the Navy, Jeremy continued to serve the Federal Government as a Disaster Preparedness Specialist in the Federal Emergency Management Agency. After five years with FEMA, he moved to Norman to be closer to family. Mr. Porter has a Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management, Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management and an Associate Degree in Supervision and Management. Jeremy has been married to his wife for 19 years. They have four beautiful children together, Brayden, Greyson, Emersyn and Kingston. All four of their children are currently enrolled in Lab School along with three cousins.