Mrs. Badger has been part of the Wakonda team for three years. Her son attended preschool at Wakonda and as a parent she was so impressed that she decided to join the staff. Her favorite thing is family time. She enjoys ball games and bike rides with her husband, Jamie, and their two sons, Benjamin and Jacob. She also has two (rather naughty!) dogs in the family named Teddy and Maisy. She is an avid reader as well as a free-lance artist, and can often be found working in her home studio.

Her favorite part of being part of Wakonda is seeing all of the bright smiles each morning. She feels there is such a positive energy about children that makes working with them a joy.

Mrs. Brown is beginning her second year at Wakonda Preschool. Her daughter attended preschool at Wakonda and she was so impressed she decided to join the staff. In her spare time she enjoys reading, boating, and spending time with her two girls. Both of her girls now attend Jefferson Elementary.

Mrs. Brown enjoys working with thechildren and the staff at Wakonda. Her favorite part about her job is getting the children excited about coming to school.

Mrs. Glynn is very excited to begin her 3rd year at Wakonda Preschool. Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband of 33 years, Craig. She also has three grown children, one son-in-law, and a new grandson. Her interests include exercise, large family gatherings, and traveling to Mexico.

Her favorite things about teaching at Wakonda are the students’ eagerness to learn, their endless energy, and the many stories that they tell. Each student brings their unique personality to the class which makes each day exciting and unpredictable. She loves making learning fun. The staff at Wakonda is like a second family.

Mrs. Hutchens has been part of the Wakonda team for 9 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and attending the sports and school activities of her two sons, Jordan and Taylor. She is also an avid reader.

Her favorite part of being part of Wakonda is all of the wonderful families she has met over the years and the special friends she has made.

Mrs. Millburn is celebrating her 4th year at Wakonda. She started working at the Preschool shortly after her two children (Sam and Mattea) went through the program. Kim was very impressed with the teaching staff and how well they prepared the children for kindergarten. She loves to spend time with her family and enjoys activities like swimming, biking, walking, and playing games.

Her favorite part of being at Wakonda is actually two-fold. She loves working with such a supportive staff and enjoys spending time with the children when they are at such a precious age. She can't live without all those hugs.

Mrs. Neumann is celebrating her first year at Wakonda. She enjoys spending time with her husband Jeff and their three children Alec, Maddie and Michael. She is also an avid reader and enjoys getting together with family and friends. She is looking forward to joining the Wakonda team and meeting the preschoolers.

Mrs. Uhlman has been part of the Wakonda team for five years. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband Danny, daughter Sydney, and son Connor.

Her favorite part of being part of Wakonda is playing such an important role in the lives of so many children and she feels it is an honor to be able to nurture and educate them during some of their most formative years. She also loves the hugs from the children.

Mrs. White is starting her second year at Wakonda Preschool. She enjoys spending time with her husband Josh and her two young daughters Micha and Jasha. She also enjoys watching her daughters dance, reading, and camping.

Her favorite part about being part of Wakonda is all of the precious children. The children are at a perfect age. She also enjoys all of the wonderful people that are part of the Wakonda Preschool staff.