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Inna and Genna are
owners/directors of Parent's Choice For Kids Preschool and Childcare
Inna graduated with Masters Degree in Child Development and Education
from Ukraine State University and Genna graduated from University of
Minnesota. Prior to starting Parents Choice For Kids Preschool and
Childcare Center, Inna operated an in-home daycare for 2 years, and
prior to that taught History and Social Science for 3 years.
In addition, to her role as a Program and Curriculum Director of
Parents' Choice For Kids, Inna serves as a Math and Reading Instructor
at Kumon Center of Burnsville. At Kumon, Inna works with gifted and
talented children from 3 to 6 years of age who are trying to excel in
Math and Reading beyond their age level.
Genna has 4 years of
experience working for a childcare center in Mendota Heights, MN.
Running this preschool program allows them to enjoy their favorite
activities of working with children and meeting a variety of new
people!
Genna and Inna met when they were 13 years old, in Middle School, and
they’ve been best friends and soul mates ever since! They have a
son, Aidan, who was born in 2003, and daughter Sareena, who was born in
2006. Genna is a big windsurfer, so he likes to spend a lot of his
summer time on the lake. Inna loves archeology and has spent a lot of
time on Archeological expeditions in the past. Due to the deficit of
free time she now spends her time reading about archeology and watching
the History Channel.
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Debbie –
Operations Manager/Cook
I graduated from Shakopee High School and then I went on to get my
Cosmetology license. I worked in the salon business for a few years
before coming to Parent’s Choice For Kids Preschool and Child
Care Center in 2002. My favorite part of working here is interacting
with the kids and staff. And of course, I enjoy hearing the complements
of a lunch well made! I have two children, Brandon and Ashley. We like
to camp, play games together and I also enjoy walking and reading.
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Joanie – Lead
Infant Teacher / Nursery Rhymes Class Teacher
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Life and Child
Development with a minor in Early Childhood Education from Mankato
State University. I have worked at Parent’s Choice For Kids
Childcare Center since July of 1994. Prior to joining Parent's
Choice For Kids in 1994 I worked with infants for 5 years. In 2009, I
celebrated my 20th anniversary as an Infant Teacher. I can say
that I really enjoy working with the infants, they are the best!
My favorite part of working at Parent's Choice For Kids are the staff
and watching the children grow from infants to school age children. I
have 2 wonderful children, Emily and Robby. We enjoy spending time
together by going to the movies, doing outdoor activities, laughing and
being silly. I also enjoy working in my flower garden, reading, and
collecting birdhouses.
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Stacy – Older
Infants Teacher / Tiny Stars Class Teacher
Growing up I have lived in Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan and ended up
in Savage, where I attended Burnsville High School. After graduation I
went to Rasmussen College, and in 2002
I got my degree in Early Childhood
Development. In 2004 I moved to a cute little town called New Prague
where I now live with my family.
I have over 5 years of experience working in childcare center, plus
numerous baby-sitting jobs. I have 3 girls of my own, 2 of them were
attending Parent’s Choice For Kids Preschool and now go to school
in New Prague, and a baby girl who is in the toddler classroom at
Parent's Choice For Kids.
I enjoy working at Parent’s Choice For Kids because of fun
atmosphere that staff has created and the kids feed of it. I love
coming to work everyday and teaching the kids. I enjoy spending time
with my family, shopping, walking, and skiing.
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Amanda –
Lead Toddler Teacher / Wiggle Worms Class Teacher
In 2006, I graduated
from Ferris State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology
and a minor in Communications. I am currently working towards a
Master's of Science in Early Childhood Education. Before moving to
Minnesota in May 2008, I was Lead Toddler Teacher at Stepping
Stones Childcare Center in Michigan.
I love coming to work everyday and seeing the smiling faces of all the
children! I am grateful to have the opportunities to aid in each
child's development and love sharing in their moments of triumph. I
also enjoy the family-like atmosphere that Parent's Choice For Kids
provides. In my free time, I enjoy relaxing with my four cats: Julius,
Jonas, Emma Lou, and Meisje.
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Carleen –
Toddler Teacher / Busy Bees Class Teacher
Currently, I am finishing Child Development Associate degree from
Childcare Education Institute. Prior to that I graduated from New
Prague High School, my main education was art in High School. I have
worked in childcare field since year 2000; most of that time I worked
with toddlers, and I do have a lot of experience with infants. What I
like about Parents Choice For Kids is the staff is very easy to get
along with. Some things that I like to do are I play guitar, paint,
draw, roller-blade, and play the piano.
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Jessica –
Preschool Teacher / Sunshine Class Teacher
In the year 2009, I am entering into my ninth year of teaching
preschool. I received my college education in La Crosse, WI with a
degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduating from college, I
was a nanny for a year and a half. Then I began teaching preschool at
St. David's Child Development Center in Minnetonka, where I taught for
eight years.
Aside from teaching, I enjoy card making and scrap-booking. It is a fun
and enjoyable past time activity that takes a lot of patience and work.
I am a big chocolate lover and enjoy Starbucks coffee, yummy!
I look forward to sharing my joy and passion for children as your
child's teacher. I also look forward to partnering together with you as
a parent to help enhance your child development.
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Jess –
Preschool Teacher / Moonbeam Class Teacher
I graduated from Bethel University in 2007 where I majored in studio
art and art history. I gained a lot experience as a volunteer at a
Vacation Bible school and AWANA leader at my church and summer
tutoring. I enjoy working with kids, helping them learn and discover
new things. For me, it is very rewarding to see a child get excited
about learning, and I really enjoy my wonderful coworkers at Parents
Choice For Kids. I got married to my high school sweetheart in 2005,
and we moved to Savage in March of 2008. I enjoy doing pottery (as it
was my studio emphasis in college), and I love spending time with my
friends and family, and camping.
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Greg – Lead
Preschool Teacher / Rainbow Class Teacher
I have Child Development education from University of Minnesota. I
worked at the Shirley B. Moore Lab School at the University of
Minnesota, Children’s World and with my Mom at her in-home
daycare. I initially worked at Parent's Choice For Kids from 1994-1997.
In 1997 my family and I moved to Delaware where I worked at Bright
Horizons/Family Solutions Childcare Center in the young toddler room,
and then I moved up with the kids when they became preschoolers. I
returned to Parents Choice For Kids Preschool and Childcare in August
of 2001 and worked part-time until a full time position in the Stars
classroom opened up, and currently I am Rainbow (Pre-K) Class
Teacher. I really enjoy preparing children for kindergarten, and big
kids world out there. My favorite part about working at Parent's Choice
For Kids is the people. The kids are great, the parents are nice, and
my co-workers are about the best I’ve had to work with. I have 6
birds and a snake as pets. My wife plays hockey, so I’m known as
a “hockey husband”. I’ve been to almost all of her
games, even in Duluth, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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Gloria –
Preschool Teacher / Rainbow Class Teacher
I graduated from Bronx Community College in New York with an Associate
Degree, and currently I am finishing Child Development Associate degree
from Childcare Education Institute. I started at Parent's Choice
For Kids in August of 1995. Before that, I worked at St. Peter’s
Parochial School for 9 years. My favorite parts of working at Parent's
Choice For Kids are the children, their parents, and my wonderful
co-workers. Plus, it is great to get to work and play, and get paid for
it! I am originally from New York City, which is where I met my
husband, a St. Paul Police Officer, of over 25 years. I have 2
children; they’re both in college. I love to ride my ATV’s,
swim in my pool, and I love going to the beach. I don’t like
winter, but I love Minnesota!
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