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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 and they have two furry children that they rescued, Daisy and Callie.
Jo has a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. which she received from the University of Mary.
She has a PASSION for God and 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
-Infant and school-age care during the summer months.
-Teaching in public and private schools in 1st and 4th grades.
-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.
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Meet: Jo-C Mertz (M/W/F)
Jo-C is the amazing mother of 2 wonderful children, Brooks and Cebe. She loves spending time with them, their dog Frankie, and her fabulous husband Jake.
Jo-C is a M/W/F classroom aide at Merry-Go-Round Preschool.
She has experience in childcare as a previous licensed home daycare provider and of course as a mother as well as being the MWF aide at Merry-Go-Round since the fall of 2007.
She is eager to share her amazing, creative talents and nurturing nature with your children!
Jo-C tends to be the "silly" one and LOVES to make your children SMILE! She can also be caught utilizing puppets to catch the students' attention as well as playing a mean preschool tune or two on the piano! :-)
Meet:
Christy Zainhofsky
(MWF)
Christy is the wonderful mother of 2 beautiful children, Miranda and Trevor. She enjoys spending time with them, their family pets (Naboo the dog and Marge the cat), and her fabulous husband, Scott.
Christy has been an aide in the MWF am class since the fall of 2011.
Christy is an animal lover beyond measure and can be found volunteering for CDHS on a regular basis. She loves animals of all kinds and shares this enthusiasm with those she meets! It's contagious, be careful. You may end up adopting some furry friends of your own once you meet Christy!
Christy's experience comes from years of babysitting, working at Head Start in Devils Lake and with us at Merry-Go-Round as a substitute, and of course being a terrific mother.
Christy brings awesome organizational skills and tons of fun to help assist in giving your children the best possible early childhood education.
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Claudette is always busy helping her friends and family as well as taking care of her 2 great kids; John & Sadie. She also has a fabulous husband, Richard and the family cats Tigger & Morgan that help keep her on her toes!
Claudette has been a sub and volunteer at Merry-Go-Round since the fall of 2007. She joined ths staff as an aide in the Tuesday/ Thursday class at Merry-Go-Round Preschool in January of 2012.
Claudette's experience comes from being at Merry-Go-Round for the past 5 years as well as helping out at as well as being a mother!
Claudette is excited to laugh, play, and learn with your children. She knows how to have fun and share that with your kids so that they forget they are "learning."
She is excited to help set the foundation for the best possible early childhood learning experience!
Meet:
Melissa Nelson
(T/TH)
Melissa is the crafty and creative mother of 3 beautiful girls, Sophia, Addy, & Grace. Which keep her busy each and every day and also give her one of the best outlets for her gifts! She is married to her fabulous husband, Jeff.
Melissa has been an aide in the Tuesday/Thursday class at Merry-Go-Round since the spring of 2011.
Her experience comes from being an amazing mother. She has a passion for kids and helping them create!
Melissa is kind and nurturing and is excited to share in creating the best possible the early childhood experiences with your children.
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