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Jessica HaynesJessica is the Director. She has worked at BTCC for 18 years. Jessica started in 2003, as Assistant Director, in 2015 she filled the Director position. Jessica primarily does the office work and managing enrollment of new families, completing weekly billing and daily schedules. Jessica says working at BTCC has helped her feel young, there’s nothing better than playing, all day long!
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Melany KelleyMelany is the Assistant Director. Melany has worked at BTCC for 17 years. Melany started working at BTCC in 2004, and in 2015 she became the Assistant Director. Melany is the bright and cheerful opener at BTCC, starting her days at 5am. She primarily prepares the monthly menus and prepares the daily meals. Melany says she enjoys listening to the kids’ stories and rocking the babies!
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Jessie LeonardJessie is the Lead Teacher in the Duckling Room. Jessie has worked at BTCC for 14 years. Jessie started in July of 2007. Jessie’s love for babies shines through as she cares for your children! She knows her Ducks well and maintains their daily routine to the best of her ability. Caring for 16 children under the age of 2 can be overwhelming at times, though Jessie still puts a smile on and makes the best of each day!
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Salena QuarioSalena is an Assistant Teacher in all the rooms. Salena works September through May and has been doing so for the past 4 years, starting in March of 2017. Salena will always be found playing with the kids, whether it be on the floor reading books, at the table doing a craft or in the gym running and bouncing balls. Salena loves being creative with the kids!
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Michelle Becker
Michelle is an Assistant Teacher primarily in the Duck Room. Michelle started working at BTCC in August of 2018. Michelle’s bubbly personality is a great fit with the children at BTCC. Michelle gives all her attention to the children in her care, building on their vocabulary, constantly asking them open ended questions, and quizzing their brains.
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MacKenzie SwalesMacKenzie is the Lead Teacher in the Tiger Room. MacKenzie started working at BTCC in May of 2019. MacKenzie is currently taking online college classes to obtain a degree in Elementary Education.
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Marissa SwalesMarissa is the Lead Teacher in the Bear Room. Marissa began working at BTCC in August of 2020. Marissa is taking online college courses to obtain an Art Degree. Marissa says walking into the room and seeing all the kids smiles makes her day!
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Heather HaynesHeather is the Lead Teacher in the Lion room. Heather began working at BTCC in September of 2020. Heather will be attending Capri college this fall. Heather is a face you often see at the end of the day, as she closes 3-4 nights a week. Heather says she loves watching the kids grow!
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Lexi PiperLexi is an Assistant Teacher in the Duckling Room. Lexi previously was employed at BTCC, although most recently returning in September of 2021. Lexi is constantly interacting with the Ducks, playing peek a boo, and hiding behind the chair, she loves to make the kids laugh and have a fun day while at BTCC.
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Savana MesplaySavana is an Assistant Teacher working in all the classrooms before and after school. Savana began working at BTCC in February 2022. She is a Junior at Starmont and we are glad to have her join our team!
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Jenna KelchenJenna is an Assistant Teacher in the Duckling Room. Jenna began working at BTCC in April 2022. Jenna has a 3 year old daughter Teagan, who attends Berry Tender as well. Welcome to our team Jenna!
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Sydnee BeckerSydnee will be an Assistant teacher in all the rooms this summer! Sydnee has worked at BTCC the past couple summers. Sydnee is attending Hawkeye Community College to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. Sydnee is also the manager at the Strawberry Point Swimming Pool. We are happy to have Sydnee at BTCC!
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Kylie CumberlandKylie is an Assistant teacher in all the rooms. Kylie began working at BTCC in June of 2022. Kylie will be a Junior at Starmont this fall and will continue to work after school.
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Aubree QuarioAubree is an Assistant teacher in all the rooms. Aubree began working at BTCC in June of 2022. Aubree will be a Sophomore at Starmont this fall and will continue to work before and after school.
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Rachel BeckRachel Beck is a full time Assistant teacher primarily in the Duckling Room. Rachel worked at BTCC in the past before she was married. Rachel returned to BTCC after having her son, Miles. She loves children and this is her calling!
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