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Angel Teachers

Pooh Corner

Tigger, Too

Busy Bees

Little Lambs

Noah's Ark

Assistant Teachers

Administration

Kim and Nickiey are the lead teachers in our Angel Room. Kim opens the center at 6 am and is present with the children until 2 pm. She has worked for Grace Lutheran ECC for several years and is currently working toward an Associates Degree in Early Childhood. Nickiey has been teaching at the ECC since 2008 and her daily schedule is 7:30am to 4:30pm. Kim and Nickiey find joy in sharing the love of Jesus with the youngest of God's children.

Katie and Judy are the teachers in Pooh Corner. Katie graduated from Martin Luther High School in 2007 and has worked for the ECC since 2006. She has taken Early Childhood courses through MATC as well as UW- Milwaukee and is hoping to pursue her Associates Degree in Early Childhood in the near future. Judy began her career at the ECC in 2009 with experience as an in-home care provider as well as instructing at the 4-C's. Judy and Katie provide the warmth, compassion and assistance necessary in the transition from infancy to toddlerhood.

Susie and Claire are the teachers in Tigger, Too. Susie has a B.A. and a Masters Degree in Education and has worked in the field of education for 18 years. She has been a teacher at Grace ECC since 2008. Claire has a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from Carroll University and has worked for us since September 2008. Claire and Susie love to sing songs with the children, help them problem solve and teach them about the love of Jesus Christ!

Jackie and Maria are the teachers in our Busy Bees classroom. Jackie was hired in 2009 as a lead teacher. Jackie has a degree in Photography from Southern Illinois university-Carbondale and is certified by the State of Wisconsin to teach in an early childhood setting. Maria has been teaching at Grace ECC since 2007. She began her career her as a Co-op student from South Milwaukee High School and is currently a student at MATC. Jackie and Maria enjoy working with our toddlers; teaching them independence and early learning skills. Our Busy Bees love to count, sing and dance! They are indeed, very busy!

Stacy and Katlyn are the teachers in our Little Lambs, Pre-K 3 classroom. Stacy has worked for Grace ECC since November 2006, holds a Human Services degree and is a certified Social Worker. Katlyn is a 2008 graduate of Oak Creek and is currently enrolled in the Early Childhood program at MATC. She started her career as a teacher through the Co-op program at her high school and was hired as a full-time teacher in August 2008. Our Little Lambs love learning their letters and numbers. They love to sing and dance and enjoy their daily devotions and weekly visits from Pastor!

Lynn and Margaret are our two Pre-K4 teachers. Lynn has a degree in Child Development and Psychology as well as Education. Lynn has been in the field of education for over 33 years and taught at the ECC for over 4 years. Margaret is currently pursuing her degree in Elementary Education and has been with the ECC since 2009. Lynn and Margaret enjoy preparing the 4 year olds for their kindergarten experience through a developmentally appropriate, Christain curriculum.

The ECC has been blessed with many talented Assistant Teachers. The ECC participates in the Co-op programs through Oak Creek other local High Schools and also employs teachers enrolled in college programs. Currently, our valued Assistant Teachers include Liz and Lindsey. Liz is a Co-op student and teaches in the afternoons in Little Lambs. Lindsey is a student at MATC and she teaches in the afternoons in the Angels and wherever else she is needed. Liz was hired in 2009 and Lindsey in 2008.

Sarah Bateman is the Administrative Director of Grace Lutheran ECC and Dan Williams is the Program Director. Sarah has a Bachelors Degree in both Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Exceptional Educational Needs. She has worked in the Early Childhood field since 1992 and at the ECC since 2003. Both of Sarah's children attended the ECC and are now enrolled at Grace Lutheran Day School. Sarah truly enjoys being a part of this awesome ministry and being able to share the promise of salvation and the love of Jesus Christ with everyone! Dan Williams has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and has worked in the Early Childhood field since 2004 and as the Program Director of the ECC since 2007. Dan began his career at the ECC as a teacher and has truly enjoyed watching his students grow spiritually, socially and academically.