Our mixed age (toddlers and preschoolers) room is staffed by our Director/Co-Teacher, Claire Grudt and Co-Teacher, Samantha White. Our infant room is taught by Tanya Havens.
Hi! My
name is Claire Grudt and I am thrilled to be the Director and Co-Teacher in the
Mixed Age Room at KidsPark. I grew up in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood and
still reside there today. I am a Saint Paulie Girl through and through! I
figured out early on that early childhood education is my passion. I obtained
an AAS Degree from Saint Paul College in Child Development Studies and have
been in the field of early education since 1998. In that time I have worked in
several daycare centers with a range of ages and socio-economic backgrounds. I
have been at Kids Park since June of 2008 and I love it here! I love the
high level of parent involvement that is present here at Kids Park, as well as
it's fulfillment of the mission to have high quality/ low cost daycare; it
makes for healthy and happy children and it makes my job an absolute joy! In my
spare time I am an avid reader and have been a member of a book club for
several years. I love to sing karaoke (badly!) and I’m learning to play the bass
guitar (also badly!) I love to just hang out with friends in any of the
multitude of coffee shops in my neighborhood.
Hi my name is Tanya Havens, the infant room teacher, here at
Kids Park. I am from the great up north, which some would call the Iron Range.
I was born and raised in Grand Rapids and have been working with families for
over nine years. I have an AA and an AAS in Human Services, and am currently
attending Metropolitan State University to obtain by bachelors in Human
Services/Family Studies. I moved to the cities area last year and started
working in the teaching field as a lead teacher in an infant room. Through my
life I have done several hours of volunteer work in many different classrooms
of all aged children. I am thrilled to be part of the KidsPark team and look
forward to working with you and your children.
Hello, my name is Samantha White. I
have lived in New Richmond, Wisconsin my whole life. I enjoy shopping, hanging
out with friends, singing, dancing, and watching movies. I also enjoy spending
time with my two nephews. I have always wanted to be a teacher. I
received my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Wisconsin
Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond. After graduating from WITC,
I was a teacher at Head Start for five and a half years. I have also nannied
for two families. I cannot wait to meet all the children and the
families. I'm excited to start working here at KidsPark. Thanks.
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