Our Staff

CDLC is blessed with a wonderful, caring group of educational professionals with years of experience, consisting of teachers, aides and administrators. All of our staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid.

Kim has been with the Prince of Peace community for eight years volunteering in various areas. Since 2022 she has been a teacher at CDLC and now also the Director.  Kim looks forward to continuing with CDLC’s mission and the passion that it has for its preschoolers and families. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Her passion is children and families, and how she can make things better for them and for each child with whom she has the privilege of working.

Essie has worked at CDLC since 2017 as an aide, teacher and now as our Life Explorers teacher (SEL class).  In all positions Essie enjoys being with the children and watching them grow, learn and teach others.  Essie has a degree in Human Services from Rochester, MN Community and Technical College.  In Essie’s free time she likes to be outside, traveling and spending time with her family.  Essie has a son and a daughter.  Essie’s daughter is a graduate of CDLC.

Robin Kutz has been at Prince of Peace since 1999.  She got her master’s in teaching at St. Thomas and worked in the Burnsville Schools for many years as both an E.A. and a teacher. She’s taught all ages but found that her energy most resonates with the younger folks. Robin loves music and is always  passionate about sharing her love for music with our sweet young learners.. Music changes the world for the better!

Ms. Kendra has been working in a childcare/preschool setting for seventeen years.  She started at CDLC in 2022.  She loves seeing the children’s development and growth throughout the year. At home she lives with her husband, two daughters, and son. Her family also has two dogs and the sweetest bunny. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, watching her kids in sports, reading, coloring, and playing with the dogs.

Michelle began teaching at CDLC in September 2002. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Winona State University. Michelle has two children who attended CDLC. She also teaches summers at the Minnesota Zoo. One of Michelle’s favorite things is being with her family.  They enjoy playing board games together.

Dana began teaching at CDLC in September 2016. Dana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology/Special Education from the University of Minnesota. Dana has two grown children. When Dana is not teaching she and her family enjoy playing and watching sports.

Rachel has been going to Prince of Peace all of her life!  Rachel started teaching at CDLC in 2022 and she loves it!  She has been working in preschool for the last 9 years. Rachel loves coming to work and being surrounded by amazing people.  She has been working with kids pretty much all her life. She also loves baking and owned her own cottage foods baking business for 6 years called RachCakes Vegan Baking. She also loves being outside and spending time in the garden with her partner.

Lisa began teaching at CDLC in February of 2020. Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Augsburg College and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota. Lisa has three children, two of whom attended CDLC. Outside of school Lisa enjoys spending time with her family. Together they enjoy biking, boating and hiking.

Dorean began assisting at CDLC in September 2013. Dorean also works in the Prince of Peace Infant Toddler Center. She has two children and is a very active volunteer at Prince of Peace and her children’s schools. Dorean enjoys walking and being in nature during her free time.

Kierstin has been at CDLC as a teacher/aide since 2020. She attended college at the University of St. Thomas. During her time outside of preschool, she loves going to sports games (go Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, and Vikings!), coaching a fastpitch softball team, going for nature walks, baking, reading, and crafting.