Meet The Staff

Kid’s Castle Website “Meet the Staff”

ADMINISTRATOR & DIRECTORS

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

Lindsey – Lindsey has worked in the early childhood field since 2005. She began working as a teacher for Kid’s Castle, and then took a position as the financial director in 2014. Lindsey earned her teacher certification through Gateway Technical College, completed the pyramid model training, earned her administrative credential through UW-Platteville, and is currently working towards her associate degree in early childhood education at NWTC. Lindsey has experience working with children from infancy to 13 years of age and enjoys how every day brings something new. Lindsey’s favorite part of working in this field is seeing children experiencing new things and providing a safe environment for them. She enjoys participating in outdoor activities, such as going to the beach, boating, and playing volleyball with her family. She likes finding new home decorating ideas, DIY projects, and traveling.

Kris – Kris has been in the early childhood field since 2004 and is the owner of Kid’s Castle. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from UW-Eau Claire, and completed her administrative credential through UW-Milwaukee. Kris enjoys working with the families as a unit, providing resources if needed to ensure the children and families’ needs are met, and watching the excitement children have for learning new things. She has been married to her husband, Dan for 26 years and they have 4 grown children together, Dan, Tony, Paige and Noah. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, listening to music, traveling and baking.

Angelia – Angelia has been in the early childhood field since 2010. She has experience working with children with special needs, and typically-developing children from infancy through school age. She began her career at Kid’s Castle in 2016 as a teacher, and then accepted a position as the curriculum director in 2018. Angelia has always had a passion for working with young children and enjoys watching children grow, learn and develop their own unique personalities, as well as getting to know the families. Angelia earned her preschool credential through UW-Platteville, attained her associate degree at Southwest Technical College, and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education through UW-Whitewater. She has been married to her husband, Matt since June of 2015 and has a 6 year old son named Levi. Outside of working and keeping up with school, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

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Ms. Angelica – Angelica has been in the early childhood field since 2010, and has been with Kid’s Castle since 2014. She is currently pursuing her associate degree in early childhood education at Gateway Technical College. Angelica favorite part of teaching is watching the children grow and change in her classroom throughout the year. She has two children, a son and a daughter with her significant other. They also have two cats, Kash and Magnolia, and a dog, Dozer. Angelica enjoys working out and spending time with her family in her free time.

Ms. Brenda – Brenda has been working in the early childhood field since 2005, and has worked at Kid’s Castle on and off since 2014. She has taken early childhood education trainings while working for Kid’s Castle. Brenda feels proud of the difference she makes in the children’s lives, and enjoys playing with them while they learn in so many different ways.

Ms. Cheryl – Cheryl has been working in the early childhood field since 1995 when she began at Kid’s Castle. She has earned her childcare teacher and administrative assistant certificates, has taken several continuing-ed classes and seminars, and has many years of experience. Cheryl’s favorite part of working with children is watching their excitement as they accomplish new things and building relationships with the families. She has been married to her husband for 40 years, and they have two grown children (a son and a daughter), and two granddaughters. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and searching the internet for fun activities to implement in her classroom.

Ms. Desiree – Desiree has been in the early childhood field since 2009, and has worked for Kid’s Castle on and off since 2013. She’s earned her associate degree in interior design from Gateway Technical College, attended Carthage College working towards a degree in special education, and plans to complete her bachelor’s degree in the near future. Desiree enjoys watching the children’s growth and development happening right before her eyes. She loves the outdoors and being active; she also likes to play volleyball, throw pottery and strives to be the best mom to her daughter and son.

Ms. Frances – Frances has been in the early childhood field since 1993, and has worked for Kid’s Castle since 2001. She has completed several early education station trainings, numerous continuing education courses and workshops such as pyramid model and appelbaum. Frances’ favorite part of teaching is seeing the changes in the children over the course of the year that they are in her care and how they become their own little person. Frances has been married almost 33 years now; they have two daughters, two grandchildren and many dogs. She loves sports, especially football, and her favorite teams are Ohio State, and the Packers.

Ms. Ilajah – Ilajah has been in the early childhood field since 2017 when she began working at Kid’s Castle. She has completed the lead teacher training through the Early Education Station and is attending Gateway Technical College to earn her associate degree in human services. Watching children learn through play, and getting to know the families is what Ilajah enjoys most about working in the preschool environment. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her mom and shopping.

Ms. Jessica – Jessica has been in the early childhood field since 2008, and began working for Kid’s Castle in 2019. She has her associate degree in early childhood education from Gateway Technical College, and continues to take trainings specified for the field. Jessica enjoys getting to know each child’s individual personality, as well as their families. She is originally from Richland Center, WI, but has been in Kenosha since 2006. She has been married to her husband Mike since 2014, and they have two children together, Lilly and Liam.

Ms. Kim – Kim has been in the early childhood field since 2014 and began working at Kid’s Castle since 2019. She has experience working with children from infancy to fifth grade. Kim graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with her bachelor’s degree in early elementary education. She loves getting to be a part of the children’s development while in her classroom. In her spare time, Kim enjoys drawing, watching movies, spending time outdoors (especially during Fall), and being with family and friends. She also loves Disney!

Ms. Malitta- Malitta has been in the early childhood field since 2018 when she began working for Kid’s Castle. She is one of 10 siblings, so she grew up helping to care for them, and has also completed early childhood education training books. One of the things Malitta enjoys most about teaching is being a part of and watching the children in her care grow and develop. She grew up in North Carolina, and came to Kenosha in 2017 for a music and discipleship program, which is where she met her husband. In her free time, Malitta loves going on walks, exploring Milwaukee and Chicago, and reading.

Ms. Kari – Kari has been in the early childhood field since 1997, and has been with Kid’s Castle since 2017. She studied early childhood education at Gateway Technical College, and continues to expand her knowledge in the field with continuing education courses and trainings. Her favorite part about working with children is watching them grow and learn. Kari has three children of her own, and enjoys cooking, walking her dog and spending time with her family.

Ms. Kayla - Kayla has been in the early childhood field since 2015 when she began working at Kid’s Castle. She attended classes at UW-Whitewater, and then transferred to Gateway Technical College to earn her associate degree in early childhood education. She enjoys watching the children get excited when they learn something new, how their creativeness and imagination emerges in the classroom, and how they always find a way to make you smile. Kayla has a daughter that turns 1 in December 2019, and loves spending time with her and their family.

Ms. Lauren – Lauren began working in the early childhood field at Kid’s Castle in 2019. She went to Gateway Technical College to earn degree in human services, and then transferred to UW-Parkside to work towards a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Lauren enjoys being able to provide a safe place for children to learn and develop. In her free time, she loves spending time with her boyfriend, family, friends and her dog, and being outside.

Ms. Rachel – Rachel has been in the early childhood field since 2015 and has been employed at Kid’s Castle since 2018. She attended Gateway Technical College, and has taken multiple trainings specifically for early childhood education. Rachel enjoys watching the children learn through play in the classroom, as well as reading stories and singing songs with them. In her free time, Rachel likes to go shopping, going to the movies, eating out, spending time with family and friends, and going on vacation.

Ms. Lily – Lily has been in the early childhood field since 2017 and began her position as an infant and toddler teacher at Kid’s Castle in 2018. She has completed her childcare teacher training, as well as the fundamental infant and toddler course. Lily loves to witness the little ones reach some of their very first milestones while in her care. At home, Lily has 2 cats that she considers to be her “babies”, enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, and going on adventures.

Ms. Sarah – Sarah has been in the early childhood field since 1992, and has been at Kid’s Castle since 2015. Sarah went to Gateway Technical College and earned her assistant teacher certificate. She has also done the infant & toddler pyramid model training. Sarah’s favorite part of teaching is being able to guide and teach the children, and she loves getting hugs from them. She is married and has 2 daughters and enjoys spending time with family and friends in her free time.