Toddler Teachers’ Bios, Madison
Ms. Tiffany
Education
I’ve been in Early Childhood Education since 2000. I have my assistant, lead, and infant/toddlers certificate through MATC and am currently studying for my CDA Certificate.
Experience
I have been a lead infant teacher for over 10 years. I was also a lead teacher for school-age children for over 7 years. I am currently the lead teacher for 1-year-olds in the Joeys room here at Baby Junction.
Personal
I am a mother of 3 children. I am also a grandmother. I enjoy my time teaching young children.
Ms. Sharon
Education
I have taken Early Childhood Education courses at Trinidad State Junior College and at Edgewood College. I have been a Lead and Assistant teacher.
Experience
I had my own home daycare for many years.
Personal
I have a son and daughter-in-law and six grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, reading and writing.
Ms. Kristin
Education
I graduated from Indian Hills Community College in August of 2002 with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood.
Experience
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. I would babysit for families in the neighborhood. After graduating from college, I started working in daycare centers throughout Madison.
Personal
In my free time I enjoy going to sporting events. I’m a huge Wisconsin Badgers fan. I also enjoy cheering on the Packers. I spend most of my time with my husband.
Ms. Susie
Education
I graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in May 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish Studies. I am currently attending the Counselor Education program at UW-Whitewater to earn my Master’s Degree in school counseling.
Experience
Throughout high school and college, I worked as a swim teacher for kids ranging in age from infancy to early teens. During the summers for the last four years, I coached a summer league teach at the West Side Swim Club. During the school year for my first three years of college, I worked as a literacy mentor for America Reads in Minneapolis.
Personal
In my free time, I enjoy swimming, painting, reading and playing with my nephew.
Ms. Kalina
Education
I graduated from UW-Madison in 2014 with a degree in social welfare. During my time i
n college, I worked in two research labs centered around cognitive development in young children and studied
human development and child psychology extensively.
Experience
I babysat for many families and have four nieces and nephews! I worked at a swim school and loved seeing families and children every day!
Personal
In my free time, I love to craft, shop, and enjoy all that Madison has to offer!
Ms. Kim
Education
I received a Vocational Diploma in Child Services from Southwest Tech and have 15+ years experience with children aged infant to school age. I enjoy taking continuing education courses in Early Childhood Development & Curriculum.
Experience
I used to have a family daycare in my Sauk Prairie home. I have been a lead teacher at a licensed group preschool setting for the last 10 years. I love getting to know the families and the children!
Personal
I have raised one son who will soon graduate from high school. I enjoy being a grandmother to 2 wonderful grandchildren! I also enjoy nature walks at Devil’s Lake, spending quality time with my husband and watching movies.