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.

Sarah Lenaburg – Director

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.

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.

Rachel Apostolos

KATC is my happy place! I love watching each child grow and mature throughout the year and it is a privilege to feel like I played a small role in their lives. Getting to work with a group of people who are so passionate about truly seeing the best in each child makes coming to work each day a joy!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Keira Holtgeerts

As a teacher I strive to create a warm and supportive classroom where every child feels valued. I strive to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and spark a lifelong love of learning.

Jen Kalmbach

Working at KATC means I get to watch children joyfully explore the world and get excited about learning new things. The German word “kindergarten”(for ages 3-6) literally means “garden of children”. Growing children truly is as beautiful as growing flowers!

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!

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.

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.

Jaylea Lunceford

KATC is a welcoming community where children are encouraged to flourish. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to support their growth and to work with such a passionate and dedicated team.

Helen Markopoulos

Being a teacher at Kids at the Creek is such a privilege andnit feels like home to me. I am truly passionate about working in early childhood education because I see firsthand how I contribute to laying the foundation for significant growth in children. It brings me immense joy to help them develop a love for learning and foster a positive introduction to school that sets them up for future success. My heart swells when my students invite me to play at a center or when we come together to sing and dance during circle time.

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!

Tasha Pedersen

I believe that every child is unique and deserves a warm, inclusive classroom where they can explore, learn, and have fun through play-based activities. My goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning and provide positive experiences that support their overall development.

Tammy Savage

I am excited for my first year working at KATC after watching my kids grow up here! KATC has the best teachers and curriculum, and I am happy to be a part of this wonderful community.

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.

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.

Jamie Tisdale

What a joy it is to help introduce the foundation of school. I’m grateful to show children love, care, and growth, and thankful to be welcomed back to KATC as both a teacher and a parent.

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.

Heather Young

It is a joy and delight everyday to work alongside an amazing staff and get to help children discover their strengths, conquer challenges and build their confidence.