At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Children’s Learning Center, we are committed to providing exceptional care and early childhood education. Our strength lies in our team of highly qualified and compassionate educators and administrative staff. We invest in targeted professional development to ensure our team members are equipped with the latest best practices in caregiving and education. Our diverse team includes experienced professionals holding degrees in Education and related fields, alongside talented UWM students pursuing their academic goals. Many of our full-time staff members have dedicated over 25 years to the Center, reflecting our stable and nurturing environment. To ensure the safety and well-being of every child, all staff members maintain current CPR certification and pediatric first aid training.
We understand that you may need to reach out to specific individuals at the center with questions or concerns. To facilitate clear communication, we have compiled a directory of our personnel, complete with phone numbers and email addresses. Below, you will find contact information for our administrative team, followed by our dedicated classroom personnel, organized by age group – starting with infant, then toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and school-age programs.
For inquiries regarding your child’s enrollment application or records, please contact [email protected].
For billing-related questions, please email [email protected].
For follow-up on employment applications or general HR inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].
Meet Our Administrative Team at UWM Children’s Learning Center
Kira HartleyInterim Director
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160601
Regina EllingsonAssociate Director
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160603
Image alt text: Regina Ellingson, Associate Director at UWM Children’s Learning Center, professional headshot.
Karen Gray-HoehnEnrollment Manager
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected] (For enrollment application and records inquiries: [email protected])
Northwest Quadrant C 160604
Kathe LerarioOffice Manager (Website Inquiries)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160605
Image alt text: Kathe Lerario, Office Manager at UWM Children’s Learning Center, expert in website questions and center operations.
Rona WolfeSocial Justice Educator
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160605
Laura KosteretzFamily Services Coordinator
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160606
Image alt text: Laura Kosteretz, Family Services Coordinator at UWM Children’s Learning Center, dedicated to family support.
Emily PunzelFlex Lead Educator
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160607
Laura KucharskiStaff Training Records Coordinator
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160607
Image alt text: Default profile image for Laura Kucharski, Staff Training Records Coordinator at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Rachel KubczakStudent Parent Success Program Manager
Student Parent Success Program
414-251-5955
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160608
Olivia BinkowskiReceptionist (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160609
Image alt text: Olivia Binkowski, friendly student receptionist at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Abby SchroederReceptionist (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant C 160610
Olivia FullerReceptionist (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ, Bldg. C 160611
Image alt text: Olivia Fuller, welcoming student receptionist at UWM Children’s Learning Center front desk.
Braden CooperReceptionist (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160612
Owen RichmondReceptionist (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160613
Image alt text: Owen Richmond, helpful student receptionist at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Hannah NelsenBilling Coordinator (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant C 160614
Karalyn CislerAccounts Payable/Supplies (Student Staff)
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160615
Image alt text: Karalyn Cisler, student staff managing accounts payable and supplies at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Infant Care Team at UWM Children’s Learning Center
Jen EsselstromAssistant Director
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ, Building C 160601
Peyton WellsLead Educator, Clover Room
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ, Bldg. C 160603
Image alt text: Peyton Wells, Lead Educator in the Clover Room, UWM Children’s Learning Center Infant Care.
Rachael LewisLead Educator, Ivy Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160603
Ellen JacobLead Educator, Lilac Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160605
Image alt text: Ellen Jacob, Lead Educator for the Lilac Room in the Infant program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Katie RutterLead Educator, Daffodil Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160609
Regan ClarkLead Educator, Snowdrop Room
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ, Bldg. C 160610
Image alt text: Regan Clark, Lead Educator of the Snowdrop Room, Infant program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Jenny ProeberLead Educator, Sunflower Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160611
Toddler Care Team at UWM Children’s Learning Center
Kira HartleyAssistant Director
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160601
Image alt text: Kira Hartley, Assistant Director overseeing the Toddler program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Anna WiekerLead Educator, Dragonfly Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160602
Jenny PolingLead Educator, Firefly Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160603
Image alt text: Jenny Poling, Lead Educator in the Firefly Room, Toddler program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Sydney SaylesLead Educator, Cricket Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160604
Leah KavanaughLead Educator, Grasshopper Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160604
Image alt text: Default profile image for Leah Kavanaugh, Lead Educator of the Grasshopper Room in Toddler care at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Jennifer TobinLead Educator, Monarch Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160605
Kylie FinchLead Educator, Luna Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ, Bldg. C 160607
Image alt text: Kylie Finch, Lead Educator for the Luna Room, Toddler program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Chrissy BoehmLead Educator, Buttercup Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160608
Emily PunzelLead Educator, Daisy Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ, Bldg. C 160609
Image alt text: Emily Punzel, Lead Educator in the Daisy Room, Toddler program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Kaitlyn JohnsLead Educator, Cedar Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
NWQ Bldg C 160610
Preschool Team at UWM Children’s Learning Center
Kira HartleyAssistant Director
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant C 160601
Image alt text: Kira Hartley, Assistant Director supporting the Preschool program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Carol ButchartLead Educator, Oak Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160602
Amy ZippelLead Educator, Oak Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160603
Image alt text: Amy Zippel, Co-Lead Educator in the Oak Room, Preschool program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Curra LefloreLead Educator, Maple Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160604
Mia MullenLead Educator, Maple Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160605
Image alt text: Mia Mullen, Co-Lead Educator in the Maple Room, Preschool education at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Carmen SimpsonLead Educator, Willow Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160606
Mary Beth AdamsLead Educator, Willow Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160607
Image alt text: Mary Beth Adams, Co-Lead Educator for the Willow Room, Preschool program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Sam PalmisanoLead Educator, Aspen Room
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160608
Susanne WoodsLead Educator, Aspen Room
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160609
Image alt text: Susanne Woods, Co-Lead Educator in the Aspen Room, UWM Preschool education program.
Kindergarten & School-Age Team at UWM Children’s Learning Center
Rona WolfeAssistant Director
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160601
Sarah OlsonLead Educator, Linden Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160602
Image alt text: Sarah Olson, Lead Educator in the Linden Room, Kindergarten/School-Age program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Jayden DeOcampoLead Educator, Fox Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160604
Jon HoppenLead Educator, River Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quad Bldg. C 160604
Image alt text: Jon Hoppen, Lead Educator for the River Room, Kindergarten/School-Age program at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
Emily HackneyLead Educator, Owl Room
UWM Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. C 160605
Serina PestanaLead Educator, Lynx Room
Children’s Learning Center
(414) 229-5384
[email protected]
Northwest Quadrant, Bldg. D 160606
Image alt text: Serina Pestana, Lead Educator of the Lynx Room, serving Kindergarten and School-Age children at UWM Children’s Learning Center.
We at UWM Children’s Learning Center are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for your children. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the appropriate staff member for any questions or to learn more about our programs. We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s early learning journey.
