Erica Ulrich
Erica is a Lead Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten class. Erica helps open the building in the morning and gets the center ready for the day. She is currently attending the University Center for Human Development and Family Studies. Erica has been with YES since January 2008.
Kristen Muth
Kristen is a Lead Teacher in the Pre-Kindergarten class. Kristen has her Elementary and Special Education Degree from Mt. Marty College. Kristen has been with YES since August 2008.
Char Boecker
Char is the Lead Teacher for the Pre-School classroom. Char has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. Char also has an Associate of Arts degree in Teachers Aide as well as a Diploma in Child Day Care. Char has many years of experience working with children in childcare settings and has been with YES since December 2008.
Jane Fosheim
Jane is the Lead Teacher for the 2/3 Transition Classroom. Jane has a Birth to 5 Degree from SDSUwith endorsements in Kindergarten and Special Education. Jane has been employed with YES since April 2008.
Lindsay Schaefers
Lindsay is a Lead Teacher in the Twos B Classroom. Lindsay graduated from Lincoln High School in 2004 and is currently pursuing her Early Childhood Degree through Killian College. Lindsay has experience as a nanny as well as working in a childcare center prior to joining YES in 2009.
Amber Jelsma
Amber is the Lead Teacher for the Twos A Classroom. Amber graduated from Dordt College with a Major in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood and Reading Endorsement. Amber has been a nanny for many years. Amber just published her first children’s book. Amber has been with YES since 2009.
Jessica Lipetsky
Jessica is the Lead Teacher for the Toddler B Classroom. Jessica has her Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Jessica is currently attending classes to earn her Child Development Associates Degree. Jessica has experience in the childcare setting at other facilities prior to joining YES in 2010.
Rose Pollman
Rose is the Lead Teacher in the Toddler A Classroom. Rose attended Northeast Community College in Nebraska and has her Associates of Arts Degree in Early Childhood. Rose has been with YES since February 2007.
Anna Rohlek
Anna is the Lead Teacher for the Infant C Classroom. Anna is currently attending college in pursuit of her Early Childhood Education Degree. Anna has four years of experience in a childcare center in Minnesota prior to joining YES in Fall 2009.
Shanda Bachtell
Shanda is the Lead Teacher in the Infant B Classsroom. Shanda attended college at University of Sioux Falls working towards a degree in Business Administration and an Associates Degree in Child Development. Shanda has been with YES since December 2008.
Sheila VerHoeven
Sheila is the Lead Teacher in the Infant A Classsroom. She graduated from West Lyon High School and has worked in childcare for 18 years. Sheila has been with YES since 2006.
