Jodi Fitzgerald
Curriculum Coordinator
Jodi has been providing care for children in East Troy since 1997. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Marquette University, the LifeWays of North America Certification, State of Wisconsin Certification coupled with 40 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Her career spans a variety of programs from Head Start, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Montessori School, licensed family care, professional caregiver and center director at LifeWays and now The Climbing Tree. "Children are the embodiment of innocence, curiosity and pure joy. It is the responsibility of every adult to protect and nurture them as they explore their world and navigate through their early years."
Curriculum Coordinator
Jodi has been providing care for children in East Troy since 1997. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Marquette University, the LifeWays of North America Certification, State of Wisconsin Certification coupled with 40 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Her career spans a variety of programs from Head Start, Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Montessori School, licensed family care, professional caregiver and center director at LifeWays and now The Climbing Tree. "Children are the embodiment of innocence, curiosity and pure joy. It is the responsibility of every adult to protect and nurture them as they explore their world and navigate through their early years."
Colleen Anderson
Director
Colleen has been working in child care since 2001. She has her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Ball State University with an emphasis in counseling children. She earned her LifeWays of North America Certification in 2005 and she has her State of Wisconsin Early Childhood Education Certification. "I enjoy the pure innocence of children whom are filled with awe and wonder for the world around them. Every experience is new and exciting to them. It is a truly fulfilling experience to be a part of their growth and development."
Director
Colleen has been working in child care since 2001. She has her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Ball State University with an emphasis in counseling children. She earned her LifeWays of North America Certification in 2005 and she has her State of Wisconsin Early Childhood Education Certification. "I enjoy the pure innocence of children whom are filled with awe and wonder for the world around them. Every experience is new and exciting to them. It is a truly fulfilling experience to be a part of their growth and development."
Sierra Ferson
Suite II Co-Lead Teacher
Sierra grew up in East Troy and has a passion for the community and surrounding areas. She has worked with kids in summer camps, day cares, and as a dance teacher for little ones. She has a Bachelors in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN. She also has a Masters in Educational Psychology. She has two little boys of her own, Clark and Malcolm. She loves seeing
children grow and discover how fun, exciting, and beautiful learning is!
Suite II Co-Lead Teacher
Sierra grew up in East Troy and has a passion for the community and surrounding areas. She has worked with kids in summer camps, day cares, and as a dance teacher for little ones. She has a Bachelors in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN. She also has a Masters in Educational Psychology. She has two little boys of her own, Clark and Malcolm. She loves seeing
children grow and discover how fun, exciting, and beautiful learning is!
Kylie Brady
Preschool Teacher & Camp Leader
Kylie has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from University of Whitewater-Wisconsin in early childhood with dual licensure in special education. She minored in art, which is another passion she loves to share with others. She has various field experiences within the education program at Whitewater and through different job experiences within the field.
"I enjoy working with children as I love watching them grow and seeing them learn new things around them. They always seem to have a positive attitude when trying new adventures and love sharing experiences with their friends. I love the atmosphere and the kind-hearted attitude each child brings in each morning. Every day brings something new."
Preschool Teacher & Camp Leader
Kylie has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from University of Whitewater-Wisconsin in early childhood with dual licensure in special education. She minored in art, which is another passion she loves to share with others. She has various field experiences within the education program at Whitewater and through different job experiences within the field.
"I enjoy working with children as I love watching them grow and seeing them learn new things around them. They always seem to have a positive attitude when trying new adventures and love sharing experiences with their friends. I love the atmosphere and the kind-hearted attitude each child brings in each morning. Every day brings something new."