Tanya Edwards – Director

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means I am in my happy place! I get to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do and see young minds blossom!

Valerie Stiger – Director

I enjoy being here every day! Each day is different, from talking to the children, working with our amazing staff, and connecting with parents.

Yasuko Allen

Working here means working together with wonderful teachers to create fun and loving space for the little ones to explore and learn new things.

Harriet Anderson

Children are so very Precious, and every day is a wonderful new experience with them.

Nicole Bates

I get to work and see all these wonderful little people. I enjoy seeing them every day and watching them grow throughout the year.

Stacy Benson

Kids at the Creek was a great environment to send my kids to when they were younger, and now I find that it’s a very special place to work.

Alisha Blizard

Being a part of the KATC team fills me with joy and gratitude. I embrace my role as leader to the kids in our local community and challenge myself to continually find ways to have a positive impact on their growth socially, emotionally, and academically.

Jennifer Bogdan

I love to get to be a part of a community that surrounds and supports each other in a million different ways.

Tiona Booth

Being at KATC means having fun, laughing and feeling supported while at work.

Kellie Browne

Teaching at KATC I spend my day surrounded by an amazing teaching team where I get to share, enjoy and help shape our students. Every day brings something new and fun in our classroom.

Linnaya Cooper

Being a part of the KATC team is such a privilege. Every day, I’m surrounded by enthusiastic students, and each day with my class is an adventure filled with fun and exploration.

Pamela Crumpacker

I am retired from my corporate world and back to my first love, teaching children.

Erika Drajeske

Teaching young children, watching them grow and develop their social-emotional skills, all while making new friends and playing. I love being a teach at KATC!

Pamela Eidukas

I truly love being a part of KATC. Teaching and watching kids grow. One of my favorite things is seeing all their adorable smiling faces coming to school so ready to learn and have fun!

Amby Ellis

Working with preschooler’s is my gift and I am blessed to work in an environment that allows creativity along with a unique group of educators.

Suzeann Everroad

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means being part of a school with Philosophies I feel so passionate about! I feel so blessed to be a small part of each child’s growth and watching them blossom.

Shimin Fan

Having the opportunities to contribute and be part of the kids growing process in our community and to work with a great team that shares the same values is so special. It also energizes me when I see their cute faces.

Denise Hampton

I have the privilege of getting to know so many children and families in our community and watching the kiddos learn and grow! The ladies and support staff I work with are all wonderful, which makes it such a joy to come to work every day!

Janae Felix

I have the privilege of continuing my lifelong career of working with children. One of the biggest joys is witnessing their development as they progress throughout the year.

Debra Helland

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means working together to create a community and learning every day and growing together. It means to me, making our classroom safe and friendly.

Megan Kammerzell

I enjoy being a part of the student’s lives and watching as they grow throughout the years. It is such a joy to get to be a part of the KATC team.

Michelle Kelly

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means working with the most amazing people and doing a job I absolutely LOVE every single day! Teaching kindergarten brings me a tremendous amount of joy. Each year I get to watch student relationships bloom and a classroom community that bonds like a family. My goal is for my students to love coming to school each day as much as I do!

Leia Iverson

Being a part of the KATC team means coming to a job that brings joy every single day, and working with the most amazing and fun staff ever! Those little smiling faces always make me so incredibly happy. I started as an elementary school teacher prior to having kids but decided that my heart was with preschool-aged kids!

Cassie King

For me, being a part of the KATC team means shaping each child’s journey and doing it while having so much fun!

Nicole LaBranche

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means being surrounded by wonderful teachers, administrators and friends. It means a day full of fun, laughter and learning with kids.

Monika LeMoine

I love being a part of a wonderful team and community which I call my happy place. I enjoy both of my roles as a teacher and teacher assistant.

Sarah Lenaburg

KATC is a place where kids will learn, play and grow together. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this team and help develop young bright minds.

Leesa Link

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means providing kids with a positive, joyful environment where they can discover, experiment, extend their interests, and exercise their creativity with a smile. I’ve been with KATC for years and enjoy helping kids develop independence and self-confidence.

Ketal Macwan

I truly enjoy what I do and appreciate each unique personality that I meet in my class. I believe that Early Childhood Education is so important because it is the time when the child is shaping his/her personality, routines and has a drive to learn.

Pam Michiels

I enjoy being a small part of each student’s growth and development and it brings me joy to see them loving to come to school every day. I have been teaching in the field of Early Childhood for years and it just never gets old!

Michelle Nelson

As a member of the KATC team, I find joy and excitement in watching each child blossom every day. I am grateful to play a small part in their day!

Maxine Northen

I enjoy working with my teaching partner, co-workers and administrators. Together we make up an amazing team helping children grow and learn every day. KATC is my favorite, it is my Happy Place!

Sophia Olson

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means growing with others who are also interested in teaching and growing my teaching skills.

Cheryl Scott

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means being a part of a program that is constantly growing and learning how to best love and educate preschoolers.

Leslie Sorenson

Being a part of the KATC team, for me, means working with women dedicated to the education and successful future of children. It’s a place full of energy daily with children excited to come to school. The wonderful women who strive to do their part in preparing them for the adventure of learning, makes it a very happy place to be!

Heather Young

I get to help children discover their strengths, conquer challenges, and build their confidence. Every day is non-stop fun! I truly have the best job ever!

Susan Stehr

Every day, I see little minds bloom and it’s magical. I truly enjoy those breakthrough moments when a child has understood or remembered something, and that sense of independence and pride shows in their face and demeanor.

Laurie Sweet

I love watching children learn, grow in their development and make new friends. Our staff is so encouraging of each other and the families we serve.

Christi Vert

Learning new ways to interact with young kids and help them learn new things about their world.

Catherine Weholt

Kids bring me a ton of joy and I’m honored to have a “front row seat” and cheer them on as they grow each day.