Jessica Watermolen, Center Director
2280 Finger Rd., Green Bay, WI 54302
- Ph: (920) 465-7900
- Open: 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Fax: (920) 465-8044
- Ages: 6 Weeks to 12 Years
We are proud of the positive difference we make every day for the children in our community through our exceptional early childhood education programs and expert care. Our dedication to quality has earned accreditation from both the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the state’s coveted YoungStar 5-star rating.
The staff at Green Bay East KinderCare are caring and compassionate with children and families. We extend the learning curriculum by adding their own enhancement activities to their programs weekly. Two of our staff members are bilingual (Spanish) and the low rate of turnover at this center promotes reliable and consistent care for the children in each room.
Jessica Watermolen, Center Director
Bio:
Jessica started at this center in September of 2008. She began as a 2 year old teacher, also assisting as a bookkeeper and Learning Adventures teacher. After two years she left the center to work for the National Support Center processing subsidy. In August of 2012 she has found her way back to the center to be the Center Director. Along with a busy work life, she has a 7-year-old son who provides her with a busy home life as well. Jessica enjoys being in the classrooms everyday working with the children and teachers. In addition, she promotes an open-door policy and invites parents and children to stop in anytime.
Previous Experience:
Jessica was 2-year-old teacher for ten years, and Evening Care Supervisor for two years, and Subsidy Tuition Coordinator for two years.
Quote:
"Knowing that I made the difference in the life of a child is the greatest feeling in the world."
Tonya Konkle, Assistant Director
Bio:
Tonya has been with KinderCare since August of 2007. She is almost finished with Bachelors Degree in Human Development. She is also certified to drive the bus and is CPR and First Aid certified. Tonya started at our center as a School-Age teacher. She then worked for a while as the transition teacher before going back to the School-Age room. Tonya is presently the Assistant Dirctor. She loves coming to work everyday knowing that she is making a positive difference in so many children's lives.
Previous Experience:
School-Age Teacher and Toddler Teacher
Ms. Lynne, Infant Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Lynne has been with KinderCare for three years. She worked with the infants which are enjoyable and loveable. They are all so special along with the other children. This is a job she really enjoys; being with the children and seeing their personalities. Ms. Lynne also has one son, a daughter-in-law and two beautiful grand-daughters.
Previous Experience:
Before Ms. Lynne worked for KinderCare she worked as a Preschool teacher aide for four and five year old's.
- Year Started: 11/1/2009
- Tenure: 3 Years
- Years in ECE Industry: 3 years
Ms. Ashley, Infant and Toddler Classrooms
Bio:
Ashley is just starting here at KinderCare. She came from another child care center with three years of experience. She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 2010 with my Assistant Teaching Certificate is currently attending Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to further her education in child care. She looks forward to working with the children here at KinderCare and helping them learn and grow.
Previous Experience:
Three years at another child care center
Ms. Gina, Infant Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Gina has been working for KinderCare since September and is really enjoying it. Prior to working at KinderCare she worked for another child care center. She has two children. The thing that she likes the most about working here is the awesome co-workers and playing with the kids and seeing their smiling faces.
- Year Started: 9/1/2012
- Years in ECE Industry: 1 year
Ms. Linda, Toddler Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Linda feels a strong emotional attachment to her children and their families; it is the relationship that matters the most to her. Whenever you enter Ms. Linda's classroom there is always music and movement. She loves to see the children smile as she sings songs and move their little bodies to the beat of the music. She knows learning and fun go hand in hand.
Previous Experience:
Prior to starting at KinderCare Ms. Linda worked with abused and neglected children.
Ms. Renee, Toddler Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Renee has been with KinderCare for five years working with the Toddlers. She loves to engage her children with fun songs and moving to the music. Story time is lots of fun as visits from puppets and funny sounds make the toddlers giggle and smile. Her Child Development Associate's certification has enhanced her knowledge of the developmental needs of toddlers in many areas: emotional, social and physical.
Previous Experience:
Prior to starting at KinderCare Ms. Renee worked in the nursing field for 18 years.
Quote:
The curiosity and joy seen in a child's eyes as they learn something new is awesome to observe!
Ms. Kesha, Discovery Preschool Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Kesha is the teacher in the Discovery Preschool classroom. The thing she loves most about teaching is helping the kids learn new things and watching them enjoy learning. The children truly inspire her to come to work everyday!
Ms. Brenda, Discovery Preschool Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Brenda began working with KinderCare in 1986 in Illinois. She started off in the preschool room and has transitioned to Discovery Preschool. She enjoys making goop and play-dough, and painting with the children.
Quote:
I love teaching new things.
Ms. Sendi, Preschool Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Sendi has been working here at KinderCare for more than two years as a preschool teacher. She really enjoys working here. What she loves the most about teaching is seeing the children's smiles and watching them grow as they learn and explore the beauty of this world.
Ms. Renee, Prekindergarten Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Renee recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay with a major in Human Development. Prior to working at KinderCare she was employed at another child care center as a three-year-old teacher. She looks forward to working at KinderCare and getting to know the children and their families.
Previous Experience:
Teacher for three-year-olds at another child care
Ms. Tammy, Prekindergarten Classroom
Bio:
Ms. Tammy loves the program at KinderCare has. The program has units (themes) for fall, winter and spring that will help your child get ready for Kindergarten. We have awesome small-group times and materials to go along with each unit. Ms. Tammy feels that writing is very important, so she added two writing times into the program. She also goes to the library to choose books for the unit and the letter of the week.
Quote:
I love my job because everyday is a clean slate. We have a fun-filled day of group times and small group time.
Ms. Diane, Cook and Bus Driver
Bio:
Ms. Diane enjoys PTO, football, baseball, track and being a cheerleader mom. She is also a grandmother of three and enjoys following their sports.
Previous Experience:
Prior to starting at KinderCare Ms. Diane baby sat for five children and raised two children of her own.
Quote:
There is no greater sound then that of children laughing.
Ms. Connie, School Age and Learnign Adventures Classrooms
Bio:
Ms. Connie is the new School-Age and Learning Adventures Teacher. She just moved back from Mesa, AZ where she lived for three years. She is originally from Green Bay and went to Preble High School. After that she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She is really excited to be here and can't wait to get to know you and your children. Her favorite part of teaching is doing all the arts and crafts projects with the kids.
Previous Experience:
Champion's Site Director, YMCA Before and After Lead Teacher
Quote:
I am reassured everyday that I made the correct career choice when I see the children's faces light up when I walk in the classroom.