Early Learning Community
Chippewa Falls Center Staff
Milestones Early Educational Community is a Nationally Accredited, five-star rated, Reggio Emilia inspired school in Chippewa Falls, WI.
At Milestones Early Educational Community, we view each child as imaginative, independent, and eager to learn. Our goal is to inspire children to explore, question, and captain their learning journey, in a supportive and Christian environment. As a nationally accredited, five-star child care center, Milestones partners with the children to adapt the Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach for our preschool curriculum.
Arnie Swoboda
Owner
Arnie has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from the University of WI – Eau Claire. He began his career in the Peace Corps, teaching English to middle and high schoolers in Romania. He has been teaching in the Chippewa Valley since 2007 and has loved every minute of it!
Kerry Swoboda
Owner
Kerry has a professional background in social work, child development, and child therapy. She has a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus on mental health from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Kerry has a passion for working with children and families and enjoys her time at our Chippewa Falls location.
Amanda Bowe
Director
Amanda has an Associates Degree in Early Education from WITC and completed classes to obtain her Childcare Administration Credential from UW-Milwaukee. Amanda realized her passion for working with children when raising her three younger siblings. She started working here in 2003 and considers Milestones her heart and home.
Ashley Wilson
Director
Ashley has completed classes in Early Childhood through Wabansi Community College. Ashley enjoys being able to teach children and watch them understand new concepts. It is fun watching their personalities develop and showing them love each day.
Kayla Tiller
Lead Teacher
Kayla has completed classes in early childhood and child development. Her favorite part about working with children is watching them learn and grow.
Stephanie Schlaugat
Lead Teacher
Stephanie has an Associates Degree in Childcare Services from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves being a part of children reaching milestones and achievements.
Alyssa Blum
4K Lead Teacher
Alyssa has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville. She loves working with children to watch them learn and grow.
Caroline Ritzinger
Lead Teacher
Caroline has an Associates Degree in Childcare from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because they motivate her to be a better person. She enjoys learning from the children she works with every day.
Kelsey Ruf
Lead Teacher
Kelsey has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because she enjoys watching them grow, learn, and explore.
Sarah Travaglio
Lead Teacher
Sarah has completed classes in early childhood and child development. She loves being a part of the children's development and enjoys watching them hit milestones. The children always make her day and she is happy knowing they are our future.
Shylo Halvorson
Lead Teacher
Shylo has completed classes in Early Childhood through Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves helping children learn, develop, and grow. She loves the love and hugs she gives and receives each day.
Kellie Wink
Lead Teacher
Kellie has completed classes in early childhood and child development. She loves watching children learn and play every day.
Alicia Gaede
Lead Teacher
Alicia has a Bachelors Degree in Family and Consumer Science-Family Life Education and a Master's Degree in Human and Community Resources through UW-Stevens Point. She enjoys hearing the children laugh and giggle and watch them learn, grow, and explore their environment.
Mackenzee Goss
Lead Teacher
Mackenzee has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because she can watch them grow, develop, and meet milestones.
Dawn Robinson
Lead Teacher
Dawn has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children as it allows her the opportunity to give love and make a positive impact on their lives every day. It brings a smile to her face watching the children interact, grow, and develop.
Stacey Thydean
Cook
Stacey enjoys working as a cook at Milestones because the children are always happy to see her and excited about the food she makes.
Gracie Grenko
Lead Teacher
Gracie is a current student at Chippewa Valley Technical College for Early Childhood Education. She enjoys working with children because they are fun and she loves to see them grow and develop.
Jabyn Bowe
Assistant Teacher
Jabyn is a current student at University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Elementary Education.. Jabyn has a passion for working with children and enjoys watching them learn and develop. He wants to have a positive impact and make a difference in their future.
Christine Martin
Lead Teacher
Christine has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College. She enjoys working with children as they bring her joy and she loves watching them learn and grow. She is proud to be part of their development and hopes to make a positive impact on their lives.
Emily Rasmus
Lead Teacher
Emily has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. Emily enjoys working with children as she gets to help them learn and grow. She likes to help them meet milestones and interact with their families.
Olivia Clark
Assistant Teacher
Olivia is a current student at University of Wisconsin-River Falls majoring in English Education. She enjoys working in a positive environment that helps children to grow. Olivia loves helping children discover themselves and communicate their needs.
Destiney Shockey
Lead Teacher
Destiney has completed classes in Early Childhood Education. She believes taking care of children is what she is supposed to do with her life. Destiney loves watching children learn and grow.
Sydnie Powell
Lead Teacher
Sydnie has completed classes in early childhood education. She loves working with children to see them grow and enjoys giving them love and snuggles.
Katie Thompson
Lead Teacher
Katie has completed classes in Early Childhood and Art education. She loves working with children because we can learn so much from their honest and imaginative views of the world. They inspire her to have a more open and free perspective on life.
Abby Hoople
Lead Teacher
Abby has an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Criminal Justice. She has completed classes in early childhood and child development. Abby has a passion for providing the best care to children being a mother herself. She enjoys observing the strengths and skills children learn at each stage of development.
Alissa Nayes
Lead 4K Teacher
Alissa has a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Northwestern-St. Paul. Her favorite thing about teaching is seeing the fun and unique perspectives each child brings to the world and watching their sense of wonder as they learn. Child development is so amazing and she enjoys watching each child as they learn and grow.
Grace Juntunen
Lead Teacher
Grace has completed classes in child psychology and development while working to complete a Bachelors Degree. She especially loves working with young children because you get to watch them form their own personalities and grow into amazing people.
Carrie Fritz
Lead Teacher
Carrie completed classes in child development and early childhood. She loves working with children as they fill her joy. Carrie loves to see their creative personalities and how they make her see the world in a different way.
Katie Govin
Lead Teacher
Katie has a degree in Rehabilitation Services with a concentration in Disability Science from University of Wisconsin-Stout. She has a special interest working with children who require extra supports and strategies to be successful in a group setting. Katie's favorite part about working in a childcare center is providing opportunities for young minds to grow.
Anna Fish
Assistant Teacher
Anna pursued studies in Women's Studies and completed classes in child development and early childhood education. Her studies lead her into a path of nannying, mothering, and finding her love of working with kids. Anna loves seeing the world through the eyes of children; how their minds piece things together and everything is new and exciting. Children teach us to slow down and live in the moment.
Karl Westscott
Assistant Teacher
Karl has completed classes in child development and early childhood. He enjoys working with children as it brings him joy to see their excitement when they learn a new concept and grow in confidence. Karl advocates to adapt learning to children's developmental needs to help them to learn and grow to their full capacity. He works to create an environment that helps children flourish by accessing their creativity and curiosity.
Brittany Isom
Lead Teacher
Brittany has completed classes in child development and early childhood education. She enjoys working with children as she is able to watch them come out of their shell and show their personalities. Brittany has worked with children for a long time and is passionate about helping children grow.
Emma Heller
Assistant Teacher
Emma completed classes in child development. She enjoys working with children to see their curiosity and excitement as they learn new things. It is fun to see them grow and to help them develop new abilities. Emma enjoys how each day is different and enjoys new challenges and experiences.
Karli Holm
Assistant Teacher
Karli has completed classes in child development and early childhood education. She wants to be a positive influence on young children and hopes to make an impact on their lives. Karli enjoys working with children as they look at the world with fresh eyes and are eager to learn from their environment and those around them.
Mya Post
Assistant Teacher
Maya is a current student at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse double majoring in Elementary and Middle School Education and Special Education. She enjoys working with kids and helping them grow developmentally. Maya loves seeing the imagination of a child and helping them grow. Teaching has always been an interest and passion.
Danielle Swanson
Assistant Teacher
Danielle has an Associate's Degree in Business Management. She enjoys watching children learn to express themselves and grow into their personalities. Danielle loves working with children as their smiles make her smile.
Kayla Huse
Assistant Teacher
Kayla has a Childcare Services degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She enjoys working with children as she is able to watch them learn and grow.
Lexi Alger
Assistant Teacher
Lexi is a current student at Chippewa Falls High School. She enjoys working with children as she can make an impact on their lives. Lexi wants children to have as much fun as possible and be a positive role model. She enjoys playing and listening to their stories as they have such amazing imaginations.
Kaycie Scherwinski
Assistant Teacher
Kaycie is a student at Chippewa Valley Technical College pursuing a degree in nursing. Growing up she has always enjoyed interacting with younger children in her family and neighborhood. Kaycie enjoys watching children grow, develop, and learn new things every day. Working with children has inspired her to pursue her nursing career in pediatrics.
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