Before and After School - Teacher Bios

Mr. BenMr. Ben - School Age Director

Education
I attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater where I received a Bachelor of Science in Education: Physical Education License Pre-K thru 12 th Grade.

 

Experience with Children
Currently I am the School-Age Director and Physical Education Teacher for Kids Junction.

I have worked over 2 Years at Kids Junction including 1 summer as a lead teacher, 1 summer as SAC Assistant Director, and 1 summer as School-Age Director.

 

I served as a long term substitute at the elementary and middle school in the Hartford School District

and as a Physical Education and Special Education Teacher in the Milwaukee Public School District.

I also served in 3 other summer programs for 4 years prior to coming to Kids Junction. 2 years at a center in the Menomonee Falls area, 1 year at the YMCA summer camp at the North Shore YMCA, and a year at a program in the Madison area.

 

Personal Information
I am from Wisconsin and enjoy Wisconsin sports.

 

 

Ms. LauraMs Laura

Education
I have a degree from Edgewood College in Early Childhood Special Education and Preschool through third grade.

Experience with Children
I have been employed with the Middleton, Cross Plains Area School District for 7 years. I work at Kromrey Middle School helping children with special needs.

Personal Information
I am originally from Richland Center, Wisconsin. I love spending time with family and friends. A few of my interests are sporting events, shopping, and doing puzzles.

 

 

Ms. LaurenMs Lauren

Education
I am currently enrolled at Edgewood College pursing an Elementary Education degree with a minor in Science Education.

Experience with Children
I have been a babysitter/nanny since 2002. I have over 350 hours of volunteer experience in an Elementary school setting. I have also completed over 60 required practicum hours in local Madison schools.

 

Personal Information
I was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin and have been going to school in Madison since 2006. Besides working at Kids Junction, I also have an on campus job for the Natural Science Department. I enjoy doing Pilates, running, and spending time with my family and friends.

 

 

Ms. MollyMs Molly

Education
I am currently attending Edgewood College where I am pursing a degree in Elementary Education and Psychology.

Experience with Children
I have been a teacher at Kids Junction for almost two years. In addition, I have been a babysitter/nanny for ten years. I have worked with children from ages 0-14. I have completed over 120 practicum hours in the surrounding Madison schools and currently also work as a Teachers Assistant at Edgewood Campus School.

Personal Information
I am originally from Highland, Wisconsin. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. A few of my interests are camping, scrapbooking, and shopping.

 

 

Ms. PamMs Pam

Education
I am graduate of UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence, and I am certified to teach grades 1-8.

Experience with Children
In addition to my two years at Kids Junction, I have been working with children consistently since high school. During high school I coached volleyball for children in elementary and middle school and am currently doing so as a club coach for 15 year old girls. During my time at UW-Milwaukee I was able to do my student practicum in five different classrooms ranging from second to eighth grade. Each of these experiences was a semester long and reinforced my dream to become a teacher.

Personal Information
I grew up in Spring Green, WI, the youngest of seven. I have wanted to be a teacher since the first grade, and everything I have done in my life has prepared me for my career. I love spending time with my family, friends, and relaxing with a good book!

 

 

 

Mr. AndrewMr Andrew

Education
I have been homeschooled my whole life up until the fall of 2008 where I attended Madison Area Technical College for a semester. I graduated from high school in the spring of 2009. I am planning on attending MATC in the spring or fall of 2010 where I will be enrolled in the Degree Transfer Program.

Experience with Children
I have worked with the school age kids at Kids Junction since the summer of 2009. I coached boy's gymnastics for the past three years at Badger Gymnastics Academy in Madison. I have taken many baby sitting jobs and have always enjoyed working with kids.

Personal Information
I have grown up with my two brothers and two sisters with me being in the middle and I love spending time with all of them. Some of my interests are disc golfing, parkour, and spending time with my friends.

 

 

 

Mr. AndrewMr Casey

Education
I was home schooled K-12 th grade. I am currently working through a School Aged assistant child care certification course.

Experience with Children
I have worked with children of all ages since I was 11 years old, from baby sitting to working at Chuck E. Cheese. I also have experience organizing and facilitating missions trips with teens and preteens.

Personal Information
I have been married for 3 years and am from the Madison area. My wife and I work as youth pastors at a local church in Madison and we love working with children and teens.

 

What parents are
saying about us:


  • "From the minute we walked in the door on our first tour we knew that this was the place for our daughter."
  • "The staff treats every child like their own; it is truly a family."
  • "Along with an excellent education, my daughter gets to explore her creativity and express herself through art, music and play."
  • "I love Kids Junction and would highly recommend it to any parent!"
  • "I couldn't be more satisfied with the care my children receive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the daycare it is evident that the children truly are their focus and priority."
  • "The owners, teachers, and staff are educated, enthusiastic, kind, and caring not only to the kids but to the parents as well."
  • "Kids Junction is so much more than a "daycare": my children participate in structured learning (my son was more than prepared for kindergarten), but also are involved in music, physical education, and art under ... (more)"
  • "We love it! You all do such a great job with the kids. Thanks for loving and caring for them so much."
  • "Just a note to tell you how much we love these pictures you send. It is so fun to see the kids in action!"
  • "My children have both attended other daycares in the past, and I've discovered there is no better daycare/preschool that could provide the care, education, and foundation for my children's future!"
  • "Not only do the teachers and staff educate and care for my children, they help to build their confidence and character through formal activities and personal example."
  • "The owners, teachers, and staff are educated, enthusiastic, kind, and caring not only to the kids but to the parents as well"
  • "There are colorful murals on every wall and in every classroom, there are life-sized log cabins and trees, there are child-enticing toys and learning activities everywhere."
  • "My son was more than prepared for kindergarten"
  • "I just wanted to send you a note and let you know that we all had a WONDERFUL time at Kid Junction Party Place for Aidan's 4th birthday party... (more)"