Cranium Kids is run by Natalee Ridenhour (Operations Manager) and Kim Orsak (Dallas Regional Director). We both have a passion for kids and strive to provide a quality learning experience. Our company purpose is to expand the minds of every student through technology in a fun and exciting format. Cranium Kids is presently in dozens of cities in the Dallas-Metro area, and expanding every day. We have had the privilege of working with the DISD (Dallas Independent School District) and the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.
We are so blessed to have each of them representing Cranium Kids.
We look forward to continued success in Texas and will soon be exanding to other states.
Natalee Ridenhour
Operations Manager for Cranium Kids
Started in 2004
About Natalee
I am originally from Washington state and have lived in many spots around the US. I settled in the Dallas area in 2003 and have loved it. I am married and blessed to have one child of my own and am devoted foster mom to two others. I live in the country surrounded by dogs, donkeys, horses, and other animals and consider myself incredibly blessed. I love to garden, play with my children and animals, and travel.
Favorite Quote
"Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Ms. Kim
Regional Director for Texas
Joined Cranium Kids
August 2004
About Kim
I have been happily married for almost 40 years. I have two grown sons and two wonderful grandsons. I live in McKinney and travel throughout the Dallas area working with schools and teachers. I am a graduate of Olivet College in Illinois. I have over 20 years of teaching experience and worked in corporate america for over 20 years as well.
Favorite Quote
"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism" - Colleen Wilcox
Ms. Tamika
Cranium Kids Teacher Dallas/Plano
Joined Cranium Kids
2017
About
Ms Tamika is originally from Southern California, and has been living in Dallas since 2012. She attended CSU San Bernardino majoring in English with an emphasis in Journalism. She enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with her family.
Favorite Quote
"Just keep swimming." -Dory
Ms Sharon
Cranium Kids Teacher in Rockwall/Royse City/Forney, TX
Joined Cranium Kids
2017
About Sharon
Sharon lives in Rockwall. She taught Kindergarten and 1st grade for 30 years. She has been married to her husband Audie for 28 years. Share has a 23 year old son named Chad.
Favorite Quote
"Children need to be taught to think, not what to think." -Margaret Mead
Ms Shazia
Cranium Kids Teacher in Lewisville, Flowermound and surrounding areas
Joined Cranium Kids
2017
About Shazia
I am married and have three wonderful (teenage) daughters. Previously, I spent seven years teaching in a Montessori Preschool. I am very excited to be a part of Cranium Kids.
Favorite Quote
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" -Dr Suess
Ms Tara
Cranium Kids Teacher in Rockwall/Royse City/Forney, TX
Joined Cranium Kids
2017
About Tara
Tara is a stock show loving mom! She is married with 4 amazing kids and 1 brand new grandbaby. She lives in the country where her 2 youngest girls show goats and lambs. They are always busy showing and having fun as an FFA family. She loves to spend time with family and friends and do crafts.
Favorite Quote
"The most important thing is to enjoy your life-to be happy- it's all that matters." -Audrey Hepburn
Ms Marie
Cranium Kids Teacher in Coppell, Irving, Dallas
Joined Cranium Kids
2016
About Marie
Marie lives in Dallas Texas. She has been married to her husband Tony for 21 years and has two beautiful children. Ms Marie loves baseball and spending time with her family.
Favorite Quote
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."
-BB King
Address
Cranium Kids
P.O. Box 430
Royse City, Texas 75189
Phone
972-636-7886
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