Katie holds a Bachelor Degree in Child and Family Development from WMU. As the volunteer coordinator, she assists and orients new volunteers and handles other administrative duties at the center.
Cassandra, our Lead Preshool Teacher, previously worked in Kalamazoo Public School preschool and special education preschool programs.
Liza, our Assistant Preschool Teacher, holds a Bachelor Degree in Family Studies and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education, both from WMU. She brings with her more than 13 years of early childhood experience.
Marina, our Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher, has many years of experience with all age groups of children. She has her CDA in Preschool and is going to work towards her CDA in Infants/Toddlers. She can’t wait to help your children learn!
Heidi holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work from WMU. As the Assistant Director and Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher, she has been an integral part of KDCCC for over 25 years.
Maddy took over the Executive Director position in the beginning of 2025. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with children and families. She is responsible for the overall operation/management of the center. She can’t wait to start helping our awesome families!