Meet the Staff

The Bethesda All Stars Childcare Center is staffed by a director, 2 lead teachers, an assistant teacher, and two teacher’s aides.  The director and lead teachers are required to have experience and degrees in the field of early childhood or elementary education.  Each year the director and teaching staff are required by state law to participate in relevant training equal to one to two percent of annual hours worked (up to approximately 42 hours).  BAS provides on-going comprehensive staff development opportunities including monthly staff meetings.  All licensed staff are CPR and 1st Aid certified.  The staff is committed to giving your child the best educational experience while still having a fantastic time being a kid.  

The Director is Kari Penas.  Kari has an Early Childhood Degree from MSUM, Moorhead.  She has over 16 years of child care experience in a variety of childcare settings.

The Lead Preschool Teacher is Michelle Nelson.  Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and Family Science from NDSU. Michelle joined the All Stars in December 2011. 

The Lead School Aged Teacher is Lacey Haskamp.  Lacey has an Elementary/Special Ed degree from MSUM, Moorhead.  Lacey joined the All Stars in December 2008. 

The Part time Lead Teacher is Megan Weidmieir.  Megan is a senior at MSUM in the Elementary/Early Childhood Program.  Megan has been with the All Stars since May 2007.  

Our assistant Teacher is Christina Beretta with Molly Grundysen as our teacher's aide.