Julie Harrington
Position: Lead Infant A Teacher
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Position: Lead Infant A Teacher
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Kathy Weidner
Position: Lead Infant A Teacher
Education: Some college at Rasmussen College in Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Experience: I have been working in early childhood since 2014 and I have worked with all age groups. I started with The Learning Garden in August 2021
Future Goals: My goal is to go back to college and finish my A.A. and become a Mentor Teacher.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have 2 girls and I got married in September 2021. I enjoy coaching my youngest child’s soccer team and watching my oldest daughter in band and track. We love camping and exploring the great outdoors.
I love working with children because: I love watching them learn new skills.
Favorite Quote or saying: “A persons a person no matter how small.” ~Dr. Seuss
Position: Lead Infant A Teacher
Education: Some college at Rasmussen College in Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Experience: I have been working in early childhood since 2014 and I have worked with all age groups. I started with The Learning Garden in August 2021
Future Goals: My goal is to go back to college and finish my A.A. and become a Mentor Teacher.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have 2 girls and I got married in September 2021. I enjoy coaching my youngest child’s soccer team and watching my oldest daughter in band and track. We love camping and exploring the great outdoors.
I love working with children because: I love watching them learn new skills.
Favorite Quote or saying: “A persons a person no matter how small.” ~Dr. Seuss
Alyssa Jesperson
Position: Infant B Teacher
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Position: Infant B Teacher
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Jarae Hall
Position: Lead Toddler Teacher
Education: Some college
Early Childhood Experience: I always had to babysit growing up. I also took child development classes in high school.
Future Goals: To find my passion in life. I would like to save money to improve my life.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have 3 brothers. I am the oldest. I love reading, listening to music, and knitting. I love going on hikes and being in the wilderness. I also like doing yoga.
I love working with children because: I like their excitement when they learn and see new things. I like watching them grow into awesome little humans. I like having dance parties in the classrooms.
Favorite Quote or saying: “Eventually all pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment, and know everything happens for a reason.”
Position: Lead Toddler Teacher
Education: Some college
Early Childhood Experience: I always had to babysit growing up. I also took child development classes in high school.
Future Goals: To find my passion in life. I would like to save money to improve my life.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I have 3 brothers. I am the oldest. I love reading, listening to music, and knitting. I love going on hikes and being in the wilderness. I also like doing yoga.
I love working with children because: I like their excitement when they learn and see new things. I like watching them grow into awesome little humans. I like having dance parties in the classrooms.
Favorite Quote or saying: “Eventually all pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment, and know everything happens for a reason.”
Sara Lee
Position: Toddler Teacher
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Caitlin Burkes
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Education: 2.5 years at Minnesota State University Mankato, currently obtaining my CDA (Child Development Associate)
Early Childhood Experience: I spent a year and a half working as an assistant teacher with toddlers at a center in Mankato. I have been with The Learning Garden since June of 2020.
Future Goals: I am looking to continue my education and go into social work. I would like to continue to work with kids in a school setting.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I am an only child with a large extended family! I like to read, cook, paint, hike, disc golf, and spend time with my friends and family!
I love working with children because: I love watching them learn new things and grow every day! My absolute favorite thing is the kindness and love they spread.
Favorite Quote or saying: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
Position: Lead Preschool Teacher
Education: 2.5 years at Minnesota State University Mankato, currently obtaining my CDA (Child Development Associate)
Early Childhood Experience: I spent a year and a half working as an assistant teacher with toddlers at a center in Mankato. I have been with The Learning Garden since June of 2020.
Future Goals: I am looking to continue my education and go into social work. I would like to continue to work with kids in a school setting.
Family, Interests & Hobbies: I am an only child with a large extended family! I like to read, cook, paint, hike, disc golf, and spend time with my friends and family!
I love working with children because: I love watching them learn new things and grow every day! My absolute favorite thing is the kindness and love they spread.
Favorite Quote or saying: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
Gabrielle Johann
Position: Float Teacher
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Position: Float Teacher
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