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.

Hello families!  I have been with the Prince of Peace community for eight years volunteering in various areas. Since 2022 I have been a teacher at CDLC and now also the Director.  I look forward to continuing with CDLC’s mission and the passion that it has for its preschoolers and families. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. My passion is children and families, and how I can make things better for them and for each child with whom I have the privilege of working. Some things about me, I am married to my high school sweetheart, have two children and have a puppy named Sierra. My family loves to go on adventures and spend a lot of time outdoors exploring. Our favorite things to do together are camping, hiking, traveling, and trying new things.

Hi!  I have been at CDLC since 2016 and until recently I was a competitive dance instructor.  I enjoy working with children and being a part of their education.  I have 3 kiddos of my own who all attended CDLC and 3 puppies at home who are spoiled like crazy.  My family enjoys game nights, long days at the zoo and spending lots of time with family and friends.

Essie has worked at CDLC since 2017 as an aide, teacher and now as P. Mooney.  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.

Hello Friends! I’m Robin Kutz. I’ve been at Prince of Peace since 1999, where I worked at the Infant Toddler Room with my young sons Korbin and Riley tagging along. They attended CDLC and grew up here worshiping at POP and are now young adults. I enjoyed volunteering as a youth leader for them all those years. I’m currently in the Prince of Peace Celebration Choir, Bell Choir, and the POP Artist Guild. I grew up in Burnsville, went to Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville, and met my husband Kal at Burnsville High School. We both went to Luther College, and then settled here in our hometown. I got my master’s in teaching at St. Thomas. I’ve worked in the Burnsville Schools for many years as both an E.A. and a teacher. I’ve taught all ages but found that my energy most resonates with the younger folks. So, when CDLC’s music position opened this fall, I was excited to put my gifts of teaching and music to good use. Music changes the world for the better! I love sharing the joy of music with our sweet young learners.

Hi friends, my name is Ms. Kendra. I have been working in a childcare/preschool setting for seventeen years and this is my 3rd year at CDLC. At home I live with my husband, two daughters, and my son. We also have three dogs and the sweetest bunny. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my kids in sports, reading, coloring, and playing with the dogs. My favorite colors are purple and teal, my favorite drink is iced coffee and my favorite song is Jesus loves me.

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.

Hi my name is Rachel Kalsow! I have been going to Prince of Peace all my life! One of my first jobs was here doing hospitality when I was 16 and now fast forward 17 years and I am back teaching at CDLC! This is my 3^rd year teaching here and I love it! I love coming to work and being surrounded by amazing people including my mom, my brother and sister-in-law!  I have been working with kids pretty much all my life starting from when I volunteered at Sunday school in 5^th grade to working in preschool for the last 9 years. I also love baking and have owned my own cottage foods baking business for 6 years called RachCakes Vegan Baking. I also love being outside and spending time in my garden with my partner Cameron.

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.

Hi! I’m Kierstin. I’ve been at CDLC as a teacher/aide since 2020. I attended college at the University of St. Thomas. In my time outside of preschool, I love going to sports games (go Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, and Vikings!), coaching a fastpitch softball team, going for nature walks, baking, reading, and crafting.