OUR TEACHERS
Valley Preschool teachers are
highly educated, experienced and dedicated. In addition to holding bachelor
degrees, our teachers attend yearly continuing education workshops and
classes in preschool education.
Abbey Korba - Lead Teacher. Abbey grew up in Stillwater. She attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 2005 and completed the Masters of Education Initial Licensure Program at the University of Minnesota in 2007. She is licensed to teach elementary K-6 and math 5-8. Abbey lives in Stillwater with her husband Joey and two sons, Connor and Braden. Abbey enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys coaching the Stillwater girls track and field team in the spring and helping with lumberjack sport camps and logrolling tournaments throughout the year. She joined Valley Preschool's teaching staff in 2007.
Jamie Fischer - Teacher. Jamie grew up in Stillwater and continues to live there with his wife Jill. He has his bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota in Elementary Education and has taken many classes towards his masters in the same field. He coaches at many logrolling programs in the area including the YMCA in Hudson, WI since 1996. He also enjoys coaching track at Oakland Jr. High School. When not teaching, Jamie runs his own lumberjack business and likes to travel around the United States. Jamie started at Valley in 2008.
Jennifer Korba- Teacher. Jennifer grew up in Lakeland, MN. She attended The College of St. Catherine and graduated in 2006 with a bachelors degree in Theology. Jennifer is qualified to teach infants, toddlers and preschool, and enjoys working with all the different age groups. Jennifer lives in Maplewood with her husband Mike, and is looking forward to welcoming their first child in December 2009. Jennifer enjoys traveling around the world. She has traveled to Australia, Ireland, Thailand, Mexico, Canada, and most recently, the southern Caribbean. Jennifer also enjoys dancing, going to movies and spending time with her family and friends. She joined Valley Preschool’s teaching staff in 2009.
Amy Jarpe – Teacher. Amy grew up in New Richmond, Wisconsin and Lake Elmo. She is a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was a teacher in Minneapolis for ten years before taking a leave to stay at home with her kids. Amy lives in Stillwater with her husband, Matt, and three children: Jack (10), Joe (6), and Gunnar (3). In her free time, Amy enjoys running, reading, tennis, family and friends. Amy joined Valley's teaching staff in 2009.
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