Julie Harrington
Position: Lead Infant Teacher
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Position: Lead Infant Teacher
Education:
Early Childhood Experience:
Future Goals:
Family, Interests & Hobbies:
My favorite thing about working with children is:
Favorite Quote:
La'Crisha Whitaker
Position: Substitute Infant Teacher
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Position: Substitute Infant Teacher
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Kathy Weidner
Position: Lead Toddler Teacher
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Jarae Hall
Position: 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: 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.”
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