Mary Beth Leifeld
"I graduated from the University of Minnesota in Family Social Science. At Eastern Michigan University I was certified in Elementary Education and taught first grade. I taught Head Start in a rural MN community before coming to Sunny Hill Preschool in 1979 as Teacher and Director. I loved my play days at Sunny Hill for 26 years. Although I "retired" in 2005, I am priviledged to work two days a week in this fabulous, loving environment."
Sandy Bealka
"I have been a Teacher at Sunny Hill since 1993. I have a B.A. degree from Concordia College - Moorehead in Education and Spanish. I love teaching at Sunny Hill because of the wonderful relationships that I develop with the children and their parents."
Janna Meline
"I have a two year General degree and a Directors Credential Cerfificate from MNAEYC. I've been teaching at Sunny Hill since 1993. Both of my children have attended Sunny Hill and loved it. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the children grow each year and watching their personalities flurish."
Mary Morelli
"I attended the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and have a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. During 2003 I received my Directors Credential Certificate from MNAEYC. I was introduced to Sunny Hill when my own children attended. I have been employed at Sunny Hill since 1998 and have enjoyed every minute of it. Working with the children as well as getting to know their parents is a pleasure."
Kate Constant
Kate has been involved with Sunny Hill for 9 years. She has been a teacher in Lunch Bunch the past few years. She started teaching in the classroom fall 2007. Kate attended the University of Minnesota, has 3 children and is a Stillwater resident.
Vicki Weller
"Besides being a full time mother of two, my experience before Sunny Hill was mostly volunteering here and at Anderson Elementary. I taught Lunch Bunch and was a Sub in the class room for two years. I was hired in 1999 to teach the three day class. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I love teaching children and watching them learn and grow. I feel like I can really make a difference."
Sarah Kielsa
"I attended Indianhead Technical College in Wisconsin and received a certificate in Child Care Services. I did my student teaching here at Sunny Hill in 1991 and loved it so much that all three of my children have come to preschool here. My teaching experience includes Head Start, family daycare, Infant Center, Noah's Arc Preschool, and a Junior Kindergarten program. I was hired here at Sunny Hill in 2005. I am teaching the three day class and enjoy the kids and parents very much."
Brenna Collins
"I have 12 years experience working with preschool age children, including 3 years as Director of Infant and Preschool Ministrys for Trinity Lutheran Church. I began my career at Sunny Hill helping to manage and promote the Lunch Bunch program. In 2004 I was promoted to a full time teaching position in the three day program. I feel thoroughly blessed to be doing what I love."
