MEET OUR TEACHERS
Kristen Tonda
Director of Kinder Village
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on pre-primary education from Minnesota State, Mankato.
Experience:
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10 years experience in early childhood.
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2 years elementary experience.
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11 years working as a CNA in nursing home and assisted living.
Fun Facts:
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Four Children: Natalie, Charlotte, Macy, and Louie
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Ms. Kayla
Preschool Teacher- Assistant Director
Education:
Degree in Individualized Studies, where I combined my skills of Graphic Design with Early Childhood from Metro State University.
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Experience:
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4.5 years at Kinder Village
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As long as I can remember, I have worked with children in some form. I began as a helper in my mom’s family child care center. I eventually became her assistant teacher.
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I have also taught church school, assisted with bible camps, and have been the nursery coordinator since 2014.
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Fun Facts:
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I love anything Disney and Superheroes!
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I love being a toddler teacher.
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I enjoy reading books.
Ms. Ihya
Young Infant Teacher
Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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Experience:
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6 years at Kinder Village
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2 years working as a part-time social worker
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volunteer experience: U of MN Masoic Children's Hospital, People Serving People, YMCA literacy mentor
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Fun Facts:
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French is my 1st Language!
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I love everything banana flavored.
Ms. Hannah
Young Infant Teacher
Education:
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Associate's in Public Health​
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Working on Bachelor's Degree in Public Health
Experience:
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3 years at Kinder Village
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4 additional years of early childhood experience
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Fun Facts:
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Loves sharks
Ms. Calli
Toddler Teacher
Education: ​
Currently attending University of Minnesota for Early Childhood Education.​
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Experience:
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2 years experience in early childhood
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Fun Facts:
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I have two cats!
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I love to read!
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Halloween is my favorite holiday!
Mr. Mark Magnuson
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Education: ​
Currently working on his CDA
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Experience:
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1 year early childhood experience
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youth hockey coach
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children's book illustrator
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Fun Facts:
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I love anything and everything hockey!
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I enjoy buying and collecting records and vinyls