Early Learning Community
Chippewa Falls Center Staff
Milestones Early Educational Community is a Nationally Accredited, five-star rated, Reggio Emilia inspired school in Chippewa Falls, WI.
At Milestones Early Educational Community, we view each child as imaginative, independent, and eager to learn. Our goal is to inspire children to explore, question, and captain their learning journey, in a supportive and Christian environment. As a nationally accredited, five-star child care center, Milestones partners with the children to adapt the Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach for our preschool curriculum.
Arnie Swoboda
Owner
Arnie has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from the University of WI – Eau Claire. He began his career in the Peace Corps, teaching English to middle and high schoolers in Romania. He has been teaching in the Chippewa Valley since 2007 and has loved every minute of it!
Kerry Swoboda
Owner
Kerry has a professional background in social work, child development, and child therapy. She has a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus on mental health from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Kerry has a passion for working with children and families and enjoys her time at our Chippewa Falls location.
Amanda Bowe
Director
Amanda has an Associates Degree in Early Education from WITC and completed classes to obtain her Childcare Administration Credential from UW-Milwaukee. Amanda realized her passion for working with children when raising her three younger siblings. She started working here in 2003 and considers Milestones her heart and home.
Hilary Mickelson
4k Lead Teacher
Hilary has a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from UW- Eau Claire and Early Childhood Elementary Education from UW-River Falls. Hilary has always known she wanted to be a teacher from a young age. She loves building relationships with families over the years, seeing the children's excitement about learning, and watching them grow during their time at Milestones.
Julie Endvick
4K Assistant Teacher
Julie has a Bachelors of Science Degree from UW-Eau Claire with a background in Speech Language Pathology. Julie loves working with children because it is one of the only jobs where she gets asked if her shoes light up and how fast she can run in them.
Kayla Tiller
Lead Teacher
Kayla has completed classes in early childhood and child development. Her favorite part about working with children is watching them learn and grow.
Ashley Wilson
Lead Teacher
Ashley has completed classes in Early Childhood through Wabansi Community College. Ashley enjoys being able to teach children and watch them understand new concepts. It is fun watching their personalities develop and showing them love each day.
Stephanie Schlaugat
Lead Teacher
Stephanie has an Associates Degree in Childcare Services from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves being a part of children reaching milestones and achievements.
Bridget Lazarz
4K Assistant Teacher
Bridget has an Associates Degree in Early Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves inspiring children's creativity through teaching and playing on a daily basis. Bridget enjoys adding humor to their lives and giving and receiving love to the children.
Sarah Olson
4K Lead Teacher
Sarah has a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from UW-La Crosse. She enjoys seeing how excited the children are to learn something new each day. She loves hearing their laughter as they play together.
Emily Flaatten
Assistant Teacher
Emily is a current student at Chippewa Valley Technical College for Early Childhood Education. She loves interacting with and creating connections with children.
Alyssa Blum
Lead Teacher
Alyssa has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville. She loves working with children to watch them learn and grow.
Caroline Ritzinger
Lead Teacher
Caroline has an Associates Degree in Childcare from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because they motivate her to be a better person. She enjoys learning from the children she works with every day.
Kelsey Ruf
Lead Teacher
Kelsey has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because she enjoys watching them grow, learn, and explore.
Michelle Berrier
Assistant Teacher
Michelle has a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Leadership and has taken classes in Early Childhood. She loves watching children grow and seeing the progress they make throughout the year.
Sammi Manning
Lead Teacher
Sammi has taken several classes in Early Childhood as well as Infant and Toddler development. She loves the way little minds think and she loves to watch the children learn and grow.
Abby Van Heuklon
Lead Teacher
Abby has a Bachelors Degree in Unified Early Childhood from UW-Eau Claire. Abby loves helping children develop new skills and watch them learn and grow.
Sarah Travaglio
Lead Teacher
Sarah has completed classes in early childhood and child development. She loves being a part of the children's development and enjoys watching them hit milestones. The children always make her day and she is happy knowing they are our future.
Americus Lenox
Assistant Teacher
Americus is a student at Chippewa Falls High School. She loves working with children because she gets the opportunity to watch them grow. She enjoys watching them learn and grow. She loves being able to be there for them by caring and loving the children.
Ali Konz
Lead Teacher
Ali has completed classes in early childhood and child development. She enjoys giving and receiving love from the children every day.
Shylo Halvorson
Lead Teacher
Shylo has completed classes in Early Childhood through Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves helping children learn, develop, and grow. She loves the love and hugs she gives and receives each day.
Jennifer Tettam
Assistant Teacher
Jennifer has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children and enjoys watching them learn and grow.
Kellie Wink
Lead Teacher
Kellie has completed classes in early childhood and child development. She loves watching children learn and play every day.
Melissa Blodgett
Assistant Teacher
Melissa completed classes in Early Childhood Education through Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because it is an honor to be part of their growth and development. Melissa enjoys hearing the stories they share and watching their personalities evolve.
Bonnie Emerick
Assistant Teacher
Bonnie has taken classes in Early Childhood education and Development. She loves watching the children learn and grow and watching their excitement when they learn something new.
Hannah Leavesseur
Lead Teacher
Hannah has completed classes in early childhood and infant and toddler development. She loves working with children as they are always creative, fun, and develop in different ways. She enjoys the variety children bring every day she comes to work.
Alicia Gaede
Lead Teacher
Alicia has a Bachelors Degree in Family and Consumer Science-Family Life Education and a Master's Degree in Human and Community Resources through UW-Stevens Point. She enjoys hearing the children laugh and giggle and watch them learn, grow, and explore their environment.
Mackenzee Goss
Lead Teacher
Mackenzee has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children because she can watch them grow, develop, and meet milestones.
Dawn Robinson
Lead Teacher
Dawn has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chippewa Valley Technical College. She loves working with children as it allows her the opportunity to give love and make a positive impact on their lives every day. It brings a smile to her face watching the children interact, grow, and develop.
Stacey Thydean
Cook
Stacey enjoys working as a cook at Milestones because the children are always happy to see her and excited about the food she makes.
Gracie Grenko
Assistant Teacher
Gracie is a current student at Chippewa Valley Technical College for Early Childhood Education. She enjoys working with children because they are fun and she loves to see them grow and develop.
Kendall Lien
Assistant Teacher
Kendall is a current student at Chippewa Valley Technical College for Early Childhood Education. She has always wanted to work with children and enjoys watching them learn new skills and meet developmental milestones.
Grow With Milestones
Before you make the decision about where you will send your child for preschool or day care, contact us for a tour.