Isaac Heieie
Position: Site Supervisor
Education: I have a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from the University of Minnesota.
Early Childhood Experience: Before joining The Learning Garden in June 2019, I worked for six years in a toddler classroom as an Assistant Teacher/Lead. In August 2021 I was promoted to Site Supervisor for our Hamline location.
Future Goals: To work more directly with families and parents, providing assistance and resources.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have five siblings (I’m in the middle). I live in St. Paul with my boyfriend Zack and our cat Phoebe. I love going for walks around the lake and watching scary movies.
My favorite thing about working with children: Watching personalities emerge and helping them to learn how to engage cooperatively with others.
Favorite Quote or Saying: “We all can dance when we find the music that we love” Giles Andreae, Giraffes Can’t Dance
Position: Site Supervisor
Education: I have a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from the University of Minnesota.
Early Childhood Experience: Before joining The Learning Garden in June 2019, I worked for six years in a toddler classroom as an Assistant Teacher/Lead. In August 2021 I was promoted to Site Supervisor for our Hamline location.
Future Goals: To work more directly with families and parents, providing assistance and resources.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have five siblings (I’m in the middle). I live in St. Paul with my boyfriend Zack and our cat Phoebe. I love going for walks around the lake and watching scary movies.
My favorite thing about working with children: Watching personalities emerge and helping them to learn how to engage cooperatively with others.
Favorite Quote or Saying: “We all can dance when we find the music that we love” Giles Andreae, Giraffes Can’t Dance
Lasandra Salgado
Position: Lead Toddler Teacher
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Uri Palacios
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Julie Xiong
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Education: High School
Early Childhood Experience: Working at The Learning Garden is my first experience working in a child care and education program. I started working at The Learning Garden in August 2018.
Future Goals: My short-term goal is to learn to play the piano.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters. I enjoy singing and playing the guitar.
I love working with children because: I get to see many smiles!
Favorite Quote: “The scariest moment is always just before you start.”-Stephen King
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Education: High School
Early Childhood Experience: Working at The Learning Garden is my first experience working in a child care and education program. I started working at The Learning Garden in August 2018.
Future Goals: My short-term goal is to learn to play the piano.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters. I enjoy singing and playing the guitar.
I love working with children because: I get to see many smiles!
Favorite Quote: “The scariest moment is always just before you start.”-Stephen King
Emma Thompson
Position: Preschool Teacher
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Emily Kettering
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Education: Some College, currently working on obtaining my Child Development Associate’s Credential (CDA)
Early Childhood Experience: Working at The Learning Garden is my first experience in a center, but I’ve always enjoyed playing and being around children. I joined The Learning Garden in October 2019.
Future Goals: I plan on finishing college while continuing to work at The Learning Garden.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: My family consists of my mom and dad and one brother. I’m currently living in an apartment with my friends, and I love photography, exploring nature and seeking adventure whenever I can.
I love working with children because: No matter what kind of day I’m having, the children’s smiles and goofiness always makes my heart happy!
Favorite Quote or saying: “Just keep swimming!” -Dory
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Education: Some College, currently working on obtaining my Child Development Associate’s Credential (CDA)
Early Childhood Experience: Working at The Learning Garden is my first experience in a center, but I’ve always enjoyed playing and being around children. I joined The Learning Garden in October 2019.
Future Goals: I plan on finishing college while continuing to work at The Learning Garden.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: My family consists of my mom and dad and one brother. I’m currently living in an apartment with my friends, and I love photography, exploring nature and seeking adventure whenever I can.
I love working with children because: No matter what kind of day I’m having, the children’s smiles and goofiness always makes my heart happy!
Favorite Quote or saying: “Just keep swimming!” -Dory
Virginia (Bebe) Salgado
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Eva Stueber
Position: Kitchen Aide/Float
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