Staff

Emily S.

Co-Director

I have worked for Kids Inc for the last 15+ years. Since 2019, I have taken the position of Co-Director. My family includes my husband and our 3 children. We love spending time together and going on new adventures! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors!


I love kids because they are imaginative and full of energy. I love all the “love” given by them! My favorite activities to do with the kids are play games, snuggle, coloring, and reading books.

Heidi B.

Co-Director

I have worked at Kids Inc on and off since April 2008, in 2019 I took the position of Co-Director. Before this, I worked in Hutchinson at Park Elem. and Cokato Elem. as a substitute. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education K-6. My family includes my Husband Seth and I, we also have 1 dog named Ruby. My hobbies are hiking, fishing and biking. I love being outdoors! In my free time I like being with my family, camping, being on the lake, and bonfires with friends. 


My favorite activities to do with the kids here at Kids Inc are playing card games and board games. I love kids because of their enthusiasm and excitement. I love hearing their imagination!

Rhonda S.

Preschool Class Teacher & Summer School Age Teacher

I have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. I also have 1 cat! I have over 35 years of experience working with children in addition to my BS in Education. I have worked at Kids Inc since roughly 2001. I love to work on crafts in my free time, along with reading and going camping!


I love kids because they are all unique and little sponges ready to absorb everything! My favorite activity to do with the kids at Kids Inc is play games with them.





Tylee P.

Asst. Teacher

  • I love to hang out with my family and my dogs!
  • In my free time I enjoy reading, painting and baking!
  • My favorite activity to do with kids is reading books and doing puzzles!

Jada L.

Preschool Care Teacher

I enjoy being with my family. I enjoy going on walks with my dog Nala. Helping others makes me happy. I love to travel. I love working with children of all ages.












Laya A.

Aide

Hello! I am in volleyball and gymnastics. I am currently a Junior in High school. I live in Dassel, MN and have 7 siblings. I currently attend Dassel-Cokato high school. I love summer, and going to Target.


Tynisa L.

Teacher

Hello! I am Tynisa. In my free time I like to color, hangout with friends, and watch TV. I enjoy working with kids and I’m excited to help the kids here. I live in Litchfield with my family and dog Jax.












Jacey S

Summer Aide

Hello! I just recently graduated high school and will be attending MNSU this fall (2024) majoring in Social Work. On Top of school, I have also been in dance for 14 years and been teaching dance for about 5 years. I enjoy art, going outside, and reading.


Kalley L.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Hello, I have been working at Kids Inc since 2017. My fiancé and I just bought a house in Atwater, MN. Some of my hobbies include traveling (Florida of course), reading, and hanging out with friends and family. I love being the toddler teacher and enjoy helping the toddlers grow and making a difference in their lives. I love working with kids because they brighten up my day and are always funny—no matter what they are doing! My favorite activities to do with the kids here are playing outside with them and reading books.

Jonah D.

Aide Toddler Classroom

Hey guys, I’m Jonah! I am currently a teachers aide. Some of my hobbies include playing drums and guitar and pretty much anything music related. I have 2 cats. My favorite car is a 2016 Subaru WRX.

Lyndsey H

Aide

Hello! I have 2 cats. I’m married and have 1 child. I enjoy crocheting and watching movies. Some of my favorite things are the color purple, Christmas, and the store JoAnn's.


Stephanie R.

Lead Infant Teacher

I am a native of Hutchinson. I am married and have two kids. I love to read and fish. I was in swimming and diving in high school. I love everything Harry Potter. I lived in the Harry Potter castle in England for a semester. I love traveling the world. I have a bachelors of Arts in Psychology and minor in Community Psychology from St. Cloud University.

Jaimie E.

Infant Experience Aide

I have worked at Kids Inc since Nov. 2017. I enjoy being with the Infants watching them grow and explore. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dogs. 

Dana B.

Teacher

I have been married for 5 ½ years. My husband and I bought a house here in Hutchinson. I am excited to be working here. I had my own home childcare for 5 ½ years. I enjoy listening to music, spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy reading books. My favorite books are historical.

Taelyn P.

 Aide Preschool/School Age

Hello! My name is Taelyn and in my free time I like to be with my friends, family, and dogs! My favorite activity is coloring and being outside! After high school I will be attending PCI for cosmetology school. I currently attend Hutchinson High school. 

Kimi A

 Aide Preschool/School Age

Hello! I live in Dassel, MN. I come from a big family with 4 sisters and 3 brothers. In my free time I love to go swimming, paddle boarding, and shopping with friends. I love spending time with my family.

Jordan L.

Substitute Teacher

Hello! I’m excited to get to hang out with you all in the afternoons! I have spent 12 years in ECE Centers as Assistant, Lead, & Director positions. I live by Biscay on a farm w/my husband & cats. We like to go camping, spend time w/family & anything that involves an adventure! My Education is in AAS in Child Devel. & Admin.. BS in Youth & Family Studies, and MS in Human Services.

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