Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of three classroom teachers as well as a Center Director. Our teachers meet state requirements for early childhood centers and the Center Director meets DHS licensing requirements for administering the program.
We have an excellent teacher-student ratio for each of our preschool programs, allowing for exceptional individual attention for each child. Meet our staff below!
Karen Frick- Head Teacher
Karen comes to us with 14 years experience working with preschoolers! When asked what excited her about becoming Nisse's Head Teacher, she said she's excited to have a classroom that feels like her own! She's looking forward to meeting all our Nisse friends and help start to pave their roads to success! Karen, her husband and their 4 children enjoy playing sports and being outdoors. Their favorite team is the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Kim Engrav- Director
Laurie Betts - Associate Teacher
Laurie studied at Luther College and received a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Laurie taught Kindergarten for 3 years and she has been a part of the Nisse team for over 10 years. She enjoys interacting with the students and forming individual relationship with each child. In her spare time, Laurie enjoys running, gardening, and reading.