Along with being the owner and director of the preschool, Jo is also the full-time classroom teacher.
Jo is married to her fabulous husband, Mike. They have 2 great dogs, Daisy and Buster.
Jo has a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. which she received from the University of Mary.
She has a PASSION for children and helping them grow and learn in a SAFE and productive environment.
Jo's past educational experience includes:
-Owner/Director and Teacher of Merry-Go-Round Preschool
-School-age care during the summer months.
-Teaching 1st and 4th grade.
-Instuctional aide for an Emotionally Disturbed classroom and Regular Ed classrooms.
-Co-director of the preschool program at the YMCA in Grand Forks, ND.
-Director of Generations Learning Center in Northwood, ND
-Instructor with Sylvan Learning Center in Bismarck, ND
-Preschool Teacher at Children's Development Center in Bismarck, ND
-Substitute Teaching in Bismarck and Mandan, ND
-7 years with Bismarck Parks and Recreation After School and Summer Activity Center programs.