Kids Junction Before and After School Care Teachers’ Bios, Madison
Mr. Britton
Education
I graduated from Malone University in Canton, Ohio with a B.A. in Youth Ministry and a minor in Business Administration after dabbling in Chemistry, Social Work, Psychology, Philosophy, and Art.
Experience
I have been working with youth and children since 2006 in churches in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Northern Ireland. Most of my work and experience is from working with children from Kindergarten to 9th grade in a camp ministry setting for 10 years.
Personal
I have been blessed more in life than I deserve. I have lived overseas and visited several countries. I have an education and a great family. I love working with children, exploring nature, hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Mr. Luke
Education
I graduated from Norther Michigan University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management with a Sociology Minor.
Experience
After college I went to work for a camp in Baraboo, where I got to guide students through all sorts of outdoor adventures. Recently, I had the opportunity to build an outdoor Education Program with my wife while living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Personal
I grew up in Muskegon, MI with my 2 sisters and brother who all currently live in Chattanooga, TN. I married my wife in January of 2016. I enjoy spending time in God’s creation, hunting, fly fishing, or just exploring.
Ms. Savannah
Education
I graduated from Green Bay Preble Highschool in 2014 and am now a sophomore at UW-Madison in hopes of becoming a pediatrician.
Experience
I started babysitting when I was 12 for various families and also for my own family by watching my little brothers. I also volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Center in the 3 year old room in the daycare during my senior year of high school.
Personal
I enjoy being active and being outside. I played soccer since I was 6 years old but I love playing any kind of sport. I also love to rollerblade in the summer and go snowboarding in the winter.
Ms. Pattie
Education
I pursued a degree in Elementary Education from a two year program at Oakland College and another year at Oakland University. I am currently continuing a degree in Early Childhood Development.
Experience
While in college, I worked at a child development center in Michigan as a teacher’s aid. From 2011 through 2015 I worked at a school in their food service and after school program. I worked closely with second and forth grade classes as a teachers aid.
Personal
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my daughter, Lilyana. We love to spend time together gardening and being outside with nature.
Ms. Desi
Education
I am currently working towards my Associates Degree from Ashford University.
Experience
I have worked in Early Childhood since 2002 and even ran my own home center for 2 years.
Personal
I am a mother to an energetic son and daughter. We love to stay active and also work on art projects!
Ms. Natalie
Education
I went to Madison Collage with a Teach Scholarship. I finished the Child Care Development Specialist Degree in February 2005.
Experience
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. At the age of 16, I became a Teacher’s aid at Child Life Ministries in McFarland. While attending McFarland Highschool, I worked at N.A.E.Y.C. Accredited Centers.
Personal
In my free time, I enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, snowboarding, and ATVing at my family’s cabin.
Ms. Jasmine
Education
I graduated from Stoughton High School in 2012. I am going back to college next fall. I went to Madison Area Technical College for two years in the Early Childhood Education program.
Experience
I started babysitting when I was in 7th grade. In high school I was a teacher’s aide for 4K, a first grade tutor, and I also volunteered at an after school program.
Personal
In my free time, I like to take my eight-year-old sister and little cousins to the park. I also enjoy watching movies and eating.