The CHILD Center Staff

Hi, I’m Kelly. I’ve been so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had at the CHILD Center. I was assigned to student teach in one of the preschool rooms here and immediately clicked into the "family". Following student teaching, I became the lead teacher in the early infant room. The babies have been a joy to work with. The chance to see each develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally on a daily basis is an amazing experience. I cherish each special bond I make with every infant. They each hold a special place in my heart. I couldn’t ask for a more rewarding career.

Hello, my name is Amber. I am the lead teacher in the older infant room. I graduated from UW-River Falls with a degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood. I spent the past three years teaching at a private preschool. I spent time working in the infant room when I was a student here, and I'm glad to be back!

My two-year-old daughter attends the center and I love bringing her to work with me every day. My husband and I are expecting our second child in March.

I enjoy spending time outdoors. My family loves to go camping and fishing. We do quite a bit of both during the summer. I am also a Home & Garden Party designer. I have a lot of fun doing shows in my spare time. I also enjoy going to garage sales and shopping on eBay, especially when I find good bargains!

Hi! I'm Julie, the toddler teacher in the Sea Horse room. I am a graduate of UW-River Falls in Broad Area Elementary Education/Early Childhood. I taught kindergarten for 18 years and also worked for UW-River Falls as a University Supervisor of Student Teachers for five years. Now I am so excited to be working at the CHILD Center.

I live on our family’s dairy farm run by my husband and his parents. We have four children: one a sophomore at UW-Madison, another a junior in high school, and 2 in middle school.

In my spare time, I like to read, sing in my church choir, volunteer as my church librarian, and attend my family's sporting events. I also raise sheep and have about 40 new lambs each spring.

My name is Nell. I grew up in Turtle Lake, WI on my parents' dairy farm along with three older brothers. After graduating from Turtle Lake in 1998, I attended college at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. After four years of college, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology and a Minor in Psychology. Before starting at The CHILD Center I stayed busy substitute teaching in Turtle Lake School District. In my free time I stay busy scrapbooking, stamping and spending time with my family and friends.

My name is Karen and I am the older preschool room teacher. I graduated from UWRF in May of 2005 with a major in Elementary education and minors in Early Childhood and Social Studies. I am also a wife and mother of two boys.

I started working at the center in September 2005, but have previously worked at two other centers in Wisconsin. I have been working in the childcare profession for a total of almost six years. Before working in childcare I was a dance teacher for children ages three to twelve. I have always had a love for children and enjoy watching them develop and grow.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy gardening, landscaping, scrapbooking, and going for walks if I can squeeze it in.

Hello! My name is Judy. I am in a lead teacher in the Preschool B room. I grew up in a small town in Northern Wisconsin with two brothers and two sisters. I graduated in 2006 from WITC with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a 30 year old daughter who was recently engaged and I am looking forward to planning a wedding. I truly enjoy working with children and look forward to getting to know all the children and their parents.

Hi, My name is Mauvlette and I am one of the lead teachers in the Preschool A/Shark room. I am from the beautiful tropical island of Jamaica. I went to the MICO Teachers College where I majored in English language and Reading. While in Jamaica I taught in a secondary school for over 10 years. I am also a mom of three wonderful children. I have worked all of my adult life with children and enjoy observing, teaching, interacting and learning from them.