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| Miss Teri |
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| Miss Teri
Lead Teacher/Director/Owner - Liberty Lake
I received my Bachelors of Science in Child Development/Family Relations with an emphasis in Child Life from the University of Idaho in 1992. I have been teaching for 34 years and started the original preschool in my home in 2004 teaching 3 year olds. With increased interest and demand, I expanded into teaching a Pre-K class. Three years later I was able to expand further, providing early education to children in Liberty Lake and the surrounding communities which has enabled me to give families an opportunity to have the preschool experiences they desire for their children. Fall 2024 school year will be our 20th year in Liberty Lake – we have been a great success due to the wonderful parents in the community and my incredible teaching staff!
I have 3 adult children of my own, Valerie (27), Asia (24) and Drake (22). They are the pure joys in my life that give the sunshine to my every morning - rain or shine. I am also lucky to be married to a wonderful man, Greg, who supports me in so many ways – I couldn’t have done this adventure without him. I look forward to being part of your child’s earliest education experience. Welcome to Liberty Lake Children’s Academy!
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| Miss Chloe |
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| Miss Chloe
Lead PreK Teacher
Hi, everyone! My name is Chloe and I am so excited to be on the teaching team at LLCA. I grew up on the west side of Washington, but moved to the Spokane area to attend EWU after high school. I received my bachelor’s degree in Children’s Studies with a focus in Community Programming for Children and Families. My husband is an elementary school teacher, we have two beloved kitties and an almost 2 year old.
I have always held a strong passion for working with children and their families. Throughout my experiences, I have always found myself focusing on the social emotional well-being of children, while fostering the love of learning along the way! I recently began working in the community with children and families providing mindfulness services and yoga groups. I hope to be able to bring this aspect of learning into the classroom at LLCA! I can’t wait to meet you and your family, and hope to provide an open space for your child to learn and grow!
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| Miss Conny |
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| Miss Conny
Lead Preschool Teacher - River District
Hello - I was born and raised in Austria, where I graduated from the Federal Educational Institute for Kindergarten Pedagogy, specializing in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology and Didactics, with an emphasis on 3-7 year olds. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children of all different ages and cultures and have been with LLCA since 2020. Before joining the amazing team at Liberty Lake Children's Academy, I taught at a local Montessori pre-school for seven years.
I have a wonderful son named Sam, who enjoys helping me decorate my classroom. He is very creative and likes to build pieces for our dramatic life area. He is now in high school, but started out here at LLCA. He loves this preschool as much as I do. In our free time we enjoy the outdoors; we like to hike, pick huckleberries, bike, kayak, camp and ski. Once a year we fly home to visit our family in Europe.
I am excited to work with your children, get to know them better, and help them reach their full potential. It never ceases to amaze me how much information our little ones can soak up, and how quickly and playfully they learn in a positive and stimulating environment!
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| Miss Kathy |
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Miss Kathy
Lead PreK Teacher - River District
Hi, my name is Kathy – or Miss Kathy as the children call me. I grew up in the midwest and received a Bachelor’s of Science from Eastern Michigan University in Elementary Special Education. After college, I moved to Las Vegas to pursue my teaching career and I taught in the classroom for over 13 years. I continued my education at UNLV where I received a Master’s degree in Special Education.
My husband and I moved to the Liberty Lake in 2003. At that time, I chose to stay at home with my children. My husband Eric is a physical therapist. We have two children, Ethan and Hannah. My family loves to ski in the winters and camp in the summers. We feel very blessed to live in such a welcoming community. I have loved getting back into the education field and working with children at Liberty Lake Children’s Academy, and am now entering my 13th year as Lead Teacher. I can’t wait to meet your children and look forward to providing you and your child with a positive and fun learning experience.
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| Miss Kelley |
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| Miss Kelley
Lead PreK Teacher - Liberty Lake
Hello, friends! My name is Kelley, and I can’t wait to build a team with you and your child! I live right here in Liberty Lake with my wonderful husband, two amazing children (one of which attended LLCA!), one cute doggy, two pretty kitties, and six beautiful koi. My husband and I first moved to Liberty Lake in 1998 and our daughters have been very fortunate to grow up in this supportive and caring community. In my spare time I love to hike, read and make cards.
I started my career in education at Central Valley School District as a kindergarten aide and Reading Intervention tutor. When I started at LLCA as an assistant I discovered that preschool is definitely where my heart is, which inspired me to earn a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from EWU. I absolutely love the excitement of young learners, and I learn something important from each and every child. I want to be sure that each one has fun in the classroom, setting them up for a lifetime of positive learning experiences. Nothing makes me happier than seeing those sweet smiles as they discover something new! I can’t wait to meet you and your children. We will share some amazing learning adventures together!
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| Miss Kelsey |
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Miss Kelsey
Lead PreK Teacher - Liberty Lake
Hi, my name is Kelsey. I am passionate about early childhood education. I enjoy helping kids learn new things and watching them grow in their confidence and newfound knowledge.
I was raised in Bothell. My family means the world to me, we are very close. After high school, I spent four years at Western Washingtong University studying general studies. In June 2024, I completed my degree in Early Childhood Education at SFCC.
This will be my 8th year with Liberty Lake Children's Academy. I moved to Liberty Lake with my husband, Nate. I am a wife, cat mom, auntie, passionate early childhood teacher and gardening enthusiast. I believe that children need to feel safe and loved in order to take risks in their learning. I feel fortunate to do what I love each day and I look forward to a great year together.
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| Miss Kenzie |
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| Miss Kenzie
Lead Preschool Teacher - Liberty Lake
Hello all - I am so thrilled to be back to teach a 3rd year at LLCA and am so excited to get to work with your little ones! I truly believe there is no better crew out there and am proud to work for such a loving and nurturing establishment. I moved to Liberty Lake from Montana with my amazing husband Cory, and three beautiful children: Declan, Ellee and Rubee. We also have a beloved dog named Boone.
I have my Master’s degree in Elementary Education as well as majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human Development. To say teaching is my passion is an understatement. I absolutely love seeing these kiddo’s smiling faces every day! PreK, especially, has been such a joy to work with as I just love this precious age. I believe every student is unique in their lives and how they learn, and my goal is to reach out to them in their own unique fashion to be the best mentor and educator I can be. Having a daughter with special needs has allowed me to grow and become familiar with all different types of learning, big and small. With that, I am fully convinced that there is no child that cannot climb mountains!
I absolutely cannot wait to spend time with your kiddos and all of the families I am lucky enough to work with. I hope to provide them all with an enriching experience while also showing them how much FUN school really can be!
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