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Christina

I have attended UW- Platteville along with Madison Area Technical College where I have received credits pertaining to the childcare field. I started working at ASC in 2012 when my mom and Jenna suggested working here. My mom works at the Oregon High School where she is one of the School-to-Work coordinators. I have tumbled for 10 years and really enjoy still being involved in tumbling. While I’m not at work I love spending time with my family.

Jenna

I was introduced to After School Clubs Inc. in 2012 through the School-to-Work program at Oregon High School. ASC was highly recommended by the teachers as a great place to work. I gained additional experience and knowledge through volunteering with my grandma at her child care program and through courses at UW-Platteville. In May of 2016 I married my high school sweetheart. I love being a teacher and can not wait to have children of my own. When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and attending church.

Jessica

I started working here in 2005, through my high school’s School-To-Work program and have been here since. ASC is a sought out child care center for school aged children in the community which is due to the dedicated staff, its desirable location and leading activities and opportunities provided for the students. Working here as I attended college gave me firsthand practice and has been a vital part of furthering my experience working with kids. I have created many meaningful and lasting relationships with the staff , children and families.

While working here part time I was able to study and further my education. I studied at MATC in Madison and then pursed teaching at Edgewood College. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Studies in Education in 2015 with a strong focus in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Currently I am working mornings in the Oregon School District as an Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional.

In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and friends. I love to go out to the barn and ride my horse. I also have a new puppy, Beretta, that is a little ball of energy. I am a huge Badger fan and I especially love Badger Hockey. In the summer I love to read and relax at our family cabin up in Minocqua, WI.

Karla

I have my Assistant Childcare and Lead Childcare Certificates. I found out about ASC thanks to my high school teacher Mrs. Wienert. She had suggested that it would be a great fit for me and she was right. I starting working here during the summer of 2017. I am Mexican/American and my family means the world to me.

Larissa

I have my Associates Degree in Early Education from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. I currently work for the Oregon School District as a Paraprofessional. During high school I was able to gain many additional college credits and I also received my Lead Child Care certificate. I am currently working on my Bachelor’s degree at UW-Whitewater in Early Education and Special Education. My sister and I attended ASC when we were younger. I was reintroduced to ASC as a student in the School-To-Work program through the Oregon High School and currently have been a teacher here since 2015.

Alba

I have worked at ASC since 2007. During this time I have received credits related to the childcare field from both UW- Platteville and UW- Milwaukee. I was introduced to ASC through the School-to- Work program when I was in high school. I now have two children and I love that I’m able to bring my son to work with me. While I’m not at ASC I enjoy spending time with my family and reading books.

Linda L.

I have worked at ASC since 1998. I have acquired many skills in my time here with the amount of in-service trainings I have attended. I received a TEACH Scholarship and was able to obtain college credits for some online courses through UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee. I am a mother of two daughters and I have two grandsons that attended ASC. I have five acres of land with a house and barn to take care of along with 3 small dogs and other small animals to have fun with and keep me company.

I first learned about ASC from my daughter. She told me that ASC needed help and I applied. The very next day I was working here!

Bonnie

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Art from UW-LaCrosse. In years past, I have worked for the Oregon School District as a Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional. Along with these degrees I have also taken online courses from UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee. I have had many in-service trainings and hands-on experiences while working at ASC since 1997. I’m married with two grown sons who both attended ASC. I recently became a grandma and glow everytime I talk about her. I love traveling with my husband and spending time at our cozy cabin up North. I originally came to ASC to gain information about opening my own daycare. While interviewing, the Director offered me a position on the spot. I have stayed at this job because kids are a joy and they keep me laughing day after day.

Brian

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Middle School Education from UW-Eau Claire. I have had five years experience in substitute teaching and also ten years in teaching preschool. I joined ASC in 1995 when I needed a summer job when I was in college. I love it so much that I have not left! While I’m not at ASC I enjoy raising and spending time my three daughters and family. I also like to watch TV, play video games, play softball and going for a run.

Mary

I have my Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science and certificate in Environmental Studies. I have also taken college credits from both UW-Milwaukee and UW- Platteville that are relative to education. I began at ASC in 2003 when I was looking for a part-time position. It has since evolved into a full-time position with my role in Breakfast Club. I am a mother of two that enjoys traveling and learning about new places and cultures, especially food. I am an avid animal lover and am involved with several volunteer animal organizations.

Perry

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UW-Whitewater. In addition, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lakeland College. I also hold an Associates degree from Madison Area Technical College in Marketing and Sales. I found employment at ASC through the Oregon School District when my daughters attended Netherwood Knoll Elementary in 2003. I found ASC to be a program that enriched my knowledge and teachings with children. I’m an energetic, proactive, positive person and I’m appreciative and grateful for all that I encounter in everyday life. I enjoy challenges with caring ways and a soft heart. I cherish everyday at ASC and the Verona School District working with special needs children where I am the student and my students are the teachers.

Sarah

I have a Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education and a Master’s Degree in Education from Edgewood College. I also have an Assistant and Lead Teacher certificate from Oregon High School from way back when. I grew up here in Oregon and graduated from Oregon High School. I am currently a middle school English teacher. I have two children, Grace and Troy, and one on the way. I joined ASC in 2003 when my sister’s friend suggested applying. She was a teacher here when she was in college in the early 90’s and thought it would be a good fit for me while I was in college. I continue to work at ASC because it is a fabulous place to work and I love the staff and kids here!

Linda P.

I have worked for the Oregon School District in Special Education since 2000. I currently work at the Oregon High School. I have two children that are adults now and have children of their own. I am a proud grandma of 3. I am expecting to be a great grandma very soon. I enjoy music, dancing and reading. My favorite thing to do is spend time with family. A very dear friend of mine told me about ASC in 2001 and I have been here ever since. I love the children here at ASC.

Signe

I have my Masters in Adult Education of Science. I also have my Special Education Para Certification and have worked for the Oregon School District for 2 years. I just recently started working for ASC. I am here because ASC is well known for its dedication to its students and their families. On a personal note, I have two children ages 5 and 9 and they are my best friends.

Josie

I currently hold an Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher Certification. I also have my Lifeguard Certification. I’m interested in finding a career in education when I get older and I thought ASC would be a great place to start. I will be graduating from Oregon High School in June of 2018. I’m excited for what the future holds.

Sara

I am currently enrolled at UW- Eau Claire earning my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Spanish Teaching. I attended ASC as a child and loved my experience. I decided to come back in 2016 as a teacher because of my passion for teaching , the children and the environment at ASC. I want to share a couple things about myself. I studied abroad in Spain and I have also ran a half marathon.

Heather

I am currently a Senior at Benedictine College in Kansas earning my degree in Secondary Education and English. I started at ASC in 2015. I have lived in Oregon most of my life and when I was looking for a job in the field of education ASC came to mind. ASC is a wonderful place for kids and teachers and it’s an honor to work here. I’m here because I love working with kids and helping them develop confidence and character in their daily lives. In my spare time I have enjoyed coaching a running camp for the last 5 years. I am also the color guard captain at my college and I’ve been doing theater since I was 5!

Carmen

I have a Bachelor Degree in Science Administration Systems. I worked in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico for over 12 years in different schools such as the University of Occidente, Colegio de Bachilleres (High School) and CONALEP (Technical School.) I taught computer languages. I came to Wisconsin in 2003 and I started working for the Oregon School District in 2005.

I was a second grade paraprofessional at Netherwood Knoll when I noticed ASC. The children were always having so much fun and because of this I decided to apply to work here; I have been working at ASC for 12 years. I love to work at ASC because it gives me the opportunity to get to know the children in different areas while playing games and going on field trips.

I am from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico and I speak English and Spanish. I currently also work at Prairie View Elementary as an ESL paraprofessional, interpreter and translator.

Parker

I am currently attending UW- Platteville studying Elementary Education and Social Studies; I plan on graduating in 2019. I started working at ASC in 2016 when Lisa’s daughter suggested I work here and I have not looked back. I love working with the kids and building relationships with the families here at ASC. I am a big Badger football fan and Dallas Cowboys fan , sorry. I enjoy working out and spending time with family and friends. I also coach Freshman baseball here in Oregon.

Shelbey

I am attending UW- LaCrosse where I am studying Public Health/Health Education. I have worked at ASC since the summer of 2016 and I also attended ASC as a child. Parker, another ASC employee, told me about this job and I’m so glad he did! I truly love working here and the kids bring a lot of joy to my life. I am also a soccer coach through Madison School and Community Recreation. I love exercise and nutrition and hope to have a job in the future that allows me to educate kids on these topics. Working at ASC is a job that I love doing and I hope to stay here through college!

Melissa

I graduated from Edgewood College with a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Psychology and currently work at Netherwood Knoll Elementary and Brooklyn Elementary within the Oregon School District. While in college, I did outreach and visited low income housing facilities to play outdoor games with children.

Since I was eleven, I discovered I had a love for running. Running became the focus of my life in high school and college. I ran Division 1 NCAA Cross Country and Track in Virginia. Even though my competitive running career is over, I still enjoy running. I currently coach my own cross country high school and middle school teams. In the Summer of 2016, I supported an individual while she worked at ASC. I decided to apply to ASC due to the positive atmosphere I observed amongst employees and the management. I'm looking forward to building relationships with more students within the Oregon School District.

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