Administrative

 Jana Bruhschwein has over 30 years experience in education as a public school teacher, head start director, and preschool director. Jana saw the great need for quality early childhood care in the Fargo-Moorhead community. She is the visionary behind Peace Academy and believes all children deserve to be seen, heard, and loved. 

Kellie Knodel has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Child Development Associate credential. Kellie has 14 years experience as a preschool teacher. At Peace Academy, Kellie teaches part time and is the assistant director. She is passionate about parent education and is an Advanced Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach®. 

Jill Burgard has two years administrative assistant experience within an early childhood education setting and many years volunteering with children. Jill cherishes the family-like environment where all students, parents, and staff can feel comfortable knowing they are being cared for and welcomed.

Michele Wangen has an associate's degree in early childhood development. Michele has 9 years experience working as a preschool para and teacher. Michele is a certified trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach® and is passionate about supporting children in developing strong social and emotional skills. Michele loves being part of children's curiosity and joy in learning something new. 

Sara King has a bachelor's degree from Mayville State and a master's degree in early childhood education from American College of Education. Sara has 11 years experience in early childhood and loves being part of the most influential years of a child's development. Sara loves seeing how children's minds work and absorb information.  

Brooke Miller has a bachelor's degree in human development and family science. She worked as a Child Life Specialist at Sanford Children's Hospital before owning an in-home daycare. Brooke found her passion working alongside a wonderful group of people as a preschool teacher. She loves connecting with kids and how simply they bring joy and a smile to her face each day. 

Sheyenne Gunderson has her bachelor's degree in child development. Sheyenne started working in her hometown daycare at the age of 16 and knew she found what she was meant to do. Sheyenne worked at Head Start prior to Peace Academy. Seeing the growth and transformation in children from the beginning of the year to the end of the year is the reason she fell in love with early childhood education.  

Sophie Weisz is working toward a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a minor in special education. She is passionate about finding the different ways children learn and ensuring all children feel loved. Sophie loves teaching at Peace Academy because all teachers share the same vision of loving and truly knowing all children.

Katie Maple has a master's degree in education with a focus on literacy. She has 17 years teaching experience in first grade, kindergarten, and preschool. Katie is the author of Jump Start to Literacy and has a passion for helping kids develop as readers and writers from an early age! She leads the Extended Day Program at Peace Academy.

Katie Mare has degrees in Spanish and international studies and a minor in child development and family science. She has over 10 years experience in early childhood. Katie loves seeing the enthusiasm and excitement in children's eyes as they explore the world around them and discover things for the first time. 

Shannon Robertson has a degree in marketing, but her love for children has turned out to be her true passion and calling. Shannon first experienced the Nurtured Heart Approach as a parent and quickly saw how life transforming it is. Shannon is passionate about nurturing each child's heart, bringing them joy, making them smile, and building their self-esteem and confidence each day.