OUR TEACHERS

Valley Preschool teachers are highly educated, experienced and dedicated.  In addition to holding bachelor degrees, our teachers attend yearly continuing education workshops and classes in preschool education.
 

Abbey Korba - Lead Teacher.  Abbey grew up in Stillwater. She attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 2005 and completed the Masters of Education Initial Licensure Program at the University of Minnesota in 2007.  She is licensed to teach elementary K-6 and math 5-8.  Abbey lives in Stillwater with her husband Joey, two sons, Connor and Braden, and daughter Bristol.  Abbey enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.  She also enjoys coaching the Stillwater girls track and field team in the spring and helping with lumberjack sport camps and logrolling tournaments throughout the year.  She joined Valley Preschool's teaching staff in 2007.
Abbey will be teaching the Wed/Thur/Fri Pre K Class during 2011-2012

Jamie Fischer - Teacher. Jamie grew up in Stillwater and continues to live there with his wife Jill, son Luke, and daughter Adeline. He has his bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota in Elementary Education and has taken many classes towards his masters in the same field. He coaches at many logrolling programs in the area including the YMCA in Hudson, WI since 1996. He also enjoys coaching track at Oakland Jr. High School. When not teaching, Jamie runs his lumberjack business and likes to travel around the United States. Jamie started at Valley in 2008.
Jamie will be teaching the Mon/Tue AM Class during 2011-2012

Amy Jarpe - Teacher. Amy grew up in New Richmond, Wisconsin and Lake Elmo.  She is a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She was a teacher in Minneapolis for ten years before taking a leave to stay at home with her kids.  Amy lives in Stillwater with her husband, Matt, and three children: Jack (11), Joe (7), and Gunnar (4).  In her free time, Amy enjoys running, reading, tennis, family and friends.  Amy joined Valley's teaching staff in 2009.
Amy will be teaching the Wed/Thur/Fri Pre K Class during 2011-2012

Kelli Ekblad - Teacher. Kelli grew up in White Bear Lake where she currently lives with her husband Jae. She attended Bethel University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and Preprimary Education in 2005.  She is licensed to teach preschool and elementary K-6.  Before coming to Valley, Kelli taught third grade in the Anoka Hennepin School District, and first grade and third grade in Maplewood, MN.  Kelli enjoys attending Minnesota sporting events with her husband.  She also enjoys reading, downhill skiing, and spending time with her family.  She joined Valley preschool's teaching staff in 2010. 
Kelli will be teaching the Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri PM Class during 2011-2012

Heather Bergman- Teacher. Heather grew up in Menomonie, WI.  She attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood.  Prior to coming to Valley, Heather taught 3rd grade on an army base in Germany for two years and also taught preschool for one year.  Heather lives in Houlton, WI with her husband, Mark, and her two little boys, Maddox and Mason. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, crafting, shopping, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She joined Valley's staff in 2010.
Heather will be teaching the Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri PM Class during 2011-2012

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