~ Mandeville Staff Bios ~

 

The Directors   

Ms.Peggy T. Voltolina

Ms. Peggy joined the Kinder Haus team in August of 1999.  She started in the Toddler classroom and later became the Toddler Team Leader.  Ms. Peggy realized that Montessori was her passion and went to school.  She became Montessori Certified in 2000.  In 2002 Ms. Peggy was promoted to Director.

Ms. Peggy is in charge of personnel, staff schedules, and staff development/ training, maintenance and other administrative duties.  At times, you may see her throughout the school helping in the different classes.   Ms. Peggy wears many hats at Kinder Haus and finds it extremely rewarding when she watches a child grow and learn throughout their time at Kinder Haus.

Prior to working for Kinder Haus, Ms. Peggy’s experience ranges from management in retail to teaching in a 4-year old traditional classroom.  Ms. Peggy wears many hats at the school.  She is always willing to help the children, parents and staff.

Ms. Peggy and Ms. Lisa work very well together.  They have an “open door” to parents and staff on any concerns that may arise and they will work diligently together to come to a solution.

 Ms. Lisa Erickson

Ms. Lisa joined Kinder Haus in February of 2000 as the Office Manager. Prior to joining Kinder Haus, Ms. Lisa worked at St. Andrews United Methodist Preschool in Baton Rouge and for a marketing company in Mandeville. She has been happily married since 1987 and has two children, Lauren and Ryan.

In 2002 Ms. Lisa was promoted to Director.  To further her professional development, Ms. Lisa became Montessori Certified in January 2003. Ms. Lisa is in charge of financial matters, tuition payments, enrollment, marketing and administrative details. She and Ms. Peggy are always available to parents and to staff for any and all concerns.

Ms. Peggy and Ms. Lisa work closely together on many of the school details. We welcome all suggestions and any concerns that you might have. We have an open door policy and are always striving to provide the best environment for you and your child.

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PreK/Kindergarten

Ms. Jane Sanchez
Pre K/K Lead Teacher

We are thrilled to have Ms. Jane Sanchez as the lead directress in our PreK/Kindergarten class. Ms. Jane started with Kinder Haus in May of 2002. She substituted for Kinder Haus prior to joining our staff and in her words “has fallen in love with the children of the PreK/Kindergarten class”. In the past few years, Ms. Jane has been a volunteer tutor for St. Tammany Literacy. Ms. Jane completed her training and correspondence work with Montessori World Educational Institute and became Montessori Certified in the fall of 2003. Ms. Jane also worked as an actress at the Detroit Repertory Theatre performing at inner city schools as part of a federally funded Cultural Enrichment Program in the 1960’s. Ms. Jane works in the daytime with Ms. Sharon.

Ms. Sharon Roberg

Ms. Sharon started with Kinder Haus in August of 2003.  Ms. Sharon brings many years of experience with her to Kinder Haus.  She first became intrigued with Montessori education when her two oldest children attended a Montessori school.  She fell so in love with the Montessori method of learning that she enrolled in the A.M.I. training program.  She received her certification in 1981.  Ms. Sharon taught in a Montessori school outside of Chicago.  We are blessed to have her as a part of our Kinder Haus family.  Your children will greatly benefit with the knowledge and experience she brings to their Montessori class.

Ms. Daniela Alack
Afternoon Lead

Ms. Daniela started with Kinder Haus in August of 2007. She has proven to be a wonderful addition to our Kinder Haus family. Ms. Daniela has”floated” in every classroom during the 2007/2008 school year. In addition she was our Loving Louisiana  and Under The Deep Blue Sea summer camp PreK/K lead. With a desire to learn more about child development, she is currently enrolled at Montessori World Educational Institute to become Montessori certified. Ms. Daniela is dependable, flexible, and very nurturing to the children. She loves gardening, reading and spending time with her family.

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The Preschool Team

Preschool Team Lead
Ms. Andrea’ Frosch

In October of 2007 Kinder Haus welcomed Ms. Andrea’ to our staff. Ms. Andrea worked in the preschool class and throughout the year she worked closely with Ms. Peggy.  Her natural love and patience for the children makes her a strong  teacher and in the fall of 2008 she was promoted to Preschool Team Leader.  Her talents flourish everyday and it is evident when you walk into the preschool class.  The children are always busy and smiling.  We are fortunate to have Ms. Andrea at Kinder Haus.

Sarah Clark

 

Kinder Haus welcomed Sarah in the summer of 2009 where she worked  in our PreK/K class.  Sarah has worked with children for the past ten years at her church’s vacation bible school and also has worked at a daycare in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Sarah is a self motivated person who has a natural love for children and is very caring.  Sarah began in the preschool class in the fall of 2009 and the children bonded instantly with her.   In her own words she stated “I love the feeling of helping children become respectful, intelligent people”.  Sarah is a blessing to our Kinder Haus family.

McKenna Bass - Afternoon Lead                                                                            

 

Kinder Haus welcomed Ms. McKenna in the summer of 2009 in the PreK/K mornings. In the fall of 2009 Ms. McKenna was promoted to afternoon lead teacher.

Ms. McKenna graduated from Southeastern Louisiana with a Bachelors degree in communication.  She is a certified Suzuki teacher in piano and violin.  Ms. McKenna has many hobbies which include tennis, running, shopping traveling, reading and of course playing the piano and violin.

Ms. McKenna has worked with children for eight years teaching music.  She has also worked with children at her church.  She  recently returned from a mission trip to Nicaragua where she mentored  children and visited orphanages.  In her own words “she loved  every minute!”

Ms. McKenna will also be offering music lessons in the mornings to our PreK/K class, in either piano or violin.  Ms. McKenna looks forward to a rewarding career at Kinder Haus.  When asked what her motivation for teaching is, she stated “To inspire children to learn about their world around them and to motivate them to move beyond their comfort zones at times.”

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Toddler Classrooms                                   

Ms. Celess Krause
Toddler Team Leader

We welcomed Ms. Celess to Kinder Haus in August of 2005 as afternoon team leader. She moved to the daytime toddler position and worked with Ms. Ali Sitton until she took over as team lead in the spring of 2009.  She and Ms. Lori will work closely together to provide a warm and loving environment for the toddlers to flourish in.

Ms. Celess graduated from Delta College in Massage Therapy. She has a calm and reassuring manner that the toddlers naturally respond to. Ms. Celess recently completed an AMI course on birth to three.  She continues to learn as much as she can about Montessori and to share that with the toddlers.

Ms. Lori North

Ms. Lori joined Kinder Haus in August of 2008. She has her Bachelor of Arts in General Studies from Nicholls State University. Ms. Lori will be working in the mornings assisting Ms. Celess with the Toddlers. She loves working with children and has substituted in many schools. Ms. Lori has realized that teaching is where her heart is and looks forward to many years at Kinder Haus.

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Afternoon Float/Substitute
Ms. Jennifer Corso

Ms. Jennifer started as a substitute in the summer of 2009.  Her quiet and calm demeanor works well in our Montessori environment.  In the fall of 2009 Ms. Jennifer became a permanent staff member as our afternoon floater.  Ms. Jennifer will be assisting the afternoon teachers with the children and also stepping in a class if we need a substitute.

Ms. Jennifer has an infant son, named Jayden, that keeps her very busy but, her professional goal is to become a teacher.

Kinder Haus is very pleased to have Ms. Jennifer join our family.

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Kathy Labourdette

Kinder Haus welcomed Ms. Kathy back in 2007 as our cook.  Ms. Kathy worked in our preschool class in 1999 and regretfully had to leave but,  she had the opportunity to return and the children are very happy!!  In their words “Ms. Kathy cooks great!!”

Ms. Kathy loves spending time with family, traveling and swimming.  She is married and they have two sons Robert and Ryan.  Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her grandchild Lexi and her niece Fallon.

Ms. Kathy is a wonderful addition in the Kinder Haus family.  You may see her in the kitchen, helping in the class or comforting a child but she always has a smile on her face.

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School Maintenance and Grounds

Mr. Mike and Ms. Irene Adams
We have a special “handy” couple in Mr. Mike and Ms. Irene. Together they care for our “Children’s House” on the weekends. They do many different projects ranging from refinishing our beautiful wood floors, remodeling rooms, making tables, building cabinets for our sinks, to maintaining the beauty of our yards, etc… the list could go on and on! Mr. Mike is a BS Mar Eng. Ex Navy Left Textron Marine who formed his own Maintenance and Repair Company. Ms. Irene is a Nuclear Medical Technician. We are so happy to have them as part of our Kinder Haus family!