Our Staff
Kim O'Neal
Owner-Director phase II
My family and I opened Just 4 Kids Preschool in the year 2000. I have directed Just 4 Kids Preschool for 16 years. I have been married to my husband Rusty for 17 years and we have two beautiful daughters. I have worked in Child Care most of my life and love what I do. I graduated with my Associates in Early Childhood in 2014 and now I'm pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, working with the youth in my church, helping with my daughter’s softball team, and spending any extra time having fun with my two daughter’s and husband.
Beth Palmer
Director-preschool
Mrs. Beth Palmer has been with Just 4 Kids Preschool since August 12th, 2007 but has always worked with children of all ages through her church since 1999. She has her Florida Child Care Professional Credential and her director's credential. Mrs. Beth's husband served our country for 20 years in the army and through that she was able to live in and visit many states in our country as well as other countries across the world. Mrs. Beth is blessed with 4 children and 26 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Braxton Gilder
Toddler Teacher
I am 18 years old and I graduated from Mulberry High School. I have always loved to be around children. I have always wanted to work with children, because when I was in 5th grade I was a kindergarten helper, so I would watch the younger children in the morning before class started. I am a Toddler Teacher and I love coming into work because I get to see the smiles on their faces.
Sydney Gant
2-3 Year Old Teacher
My name is Sydney. I was born in Brandon, FL but raised here in Mulberry. I have two very wonderful babies of my own and they are the light in my life. My daughter’s name is Kyndal and her “not so little” little brother is Michael Jr. I have always had a passion for children. I remember being close to 8 years old and my neighbors little boy would always come over to our house or vice versa....at the time he was a cute-talking, wobbly and spunky 1 year old. From then to now, being almost 24, that has always been my favorite age. They are so radiant and spirited. Everything is brand new but they learn so fast. They absorb everything that is taught to them and yet they find ways to teach me too. I am blessed to say that my one year old classroom is my second home and working with them is so rewarding in many different ways
Cheyenne Ussery
3 Year Old Teacher
Hi my name is Cheyenne I have a handsome little boy and I have one on the way. I have been working with Just 4 Kids Preschool since Nov. 29, 2017. I love working with children and want to further my education in Child Care. When I am not working with children I love to spend time with my son and my family. The thing I love about working with children the most is watching them grow up and see how they learn and start to recognize things they didn't before like their colors, shapes, and ABC,s.
Jenna Wilson
VPK Teacher/Assistant Director
Ms. Jenna has worked at Just 4 Kids since August 2012. She has her Florida Child Care Professional Credentials and is continuing her education to get her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Jenna enjoys Reese's, Taco Bell and loves being the two year old teacher at our school.
Phase II
Teresa Robbins
Assistant Director
I am a VPK teacher at Just 4 kids Preschool. I have worked in childcare for 23 years; I have been at Just 4 Kids for 11 years. I have my FCCP and I'm currently enrolled at Polk State College to get my A.S Degree in Early Childhood. I've been married for 25 amazing years and I have two outstanding boys. I enjoy reading books, spending time with family and friends.
Macey O’Neal
Toddler Class
As a child I attended Just 4 Kids Preschool and made many lifelong friends and amazing memories. I am now in college and I have worked at Just 4 Kids for three years; I love getting to interact with the children everyday. All of the children are truly a blessing in my life.
Veronica Ussery
2 Year Old Teacher
I am Ms.Veronica and I have worked at Just 4 Kids Preschool for two years and I have loved every second of it. I am now the three year old teacher and every day is a new adventure. I love what I do and the children I teach!!
Yvonne Palmer
VPK Teacher
My name is Yvonne Palmer. I am the Two's and Three's Teacher at Just 4 Kids Preschool. I have been working at Just 4 Kids for a year now. I have five of my own children and five grandchildren with one more on the way. I love working with the Two's and Three's because they are always full of surprises. They keep me laughing and I love watching them learn and grow.
Courtney Bassinger
VPK Teacher
I currently have my associates degree in early childhood education and have worked with young children since 2007. My beautiful daughter attends Just 4 Kids and I was instantly attracted to the Christian values taught and learned at our school. I absolutely love working at Just 4 Kids as the VPK Teacher. It is the greatest feeling helping my student’s grow and learn every day. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family.