Meet Our Team.

Jessica is a highly experienced Early Childhood Educator with a career spanning over 20 years. She has had comprehensive training in all areas of child development and has a profound understanding of Early Childhood Special Education.

Aña has worked in early intervention for over 15 years, with experience in a clinical and hospital setting as well. She has extensive training in vision and feeding and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. Aña has completed the Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism course and uses neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Kristin has been a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist since 2006. Previously, she worked in a private pediatric clinic in Murrieta, CA, providing services for children ages one year to 18 years. Kristin has been working for tiny-k Early Intervention since January, 2007. She has significant trainings in pediatric speech and language delays and disorders, specifically Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Bre received her Master's of Science in Early Childhood Unified from the University of Kansas. Bre has worked in early intervention for over 5 years, and worked in the early childhood field for over 15 years experience as a classroom teacher. Bre has a broad range of knowledge in autism, sensory regulation, and behavior managment. Bre also serves on the board of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the Children's Learning Center. Bre is very passionate about early intervention and advocating for the families of young children.

Jade (she/her) has worked for Infant/Toddler Services of Douglas County since 2015. Prior to that she worked in NICU, pediatric inpatient hospital, and pediatric outpatient clinic settings in Illinois and Nebraska, where she also served as resident faculty for the Creighton University Physical Therapy program. She also completed additional credentialing to become Board-Certified in Pediatric Physical Therapy. She enjoys the opportunities she gets to work with and learn from families from a variety of backgrounds. She is passionate about increasing the participation of children in their daily routines and about empowering parents and caregivers to support and advocate for their children.

Ruth has worked in early childhood intervention for over 15 years, helping support children and their families with developmental needs. She is licensed to practice in the state of Kansas and holds a certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology. Ruth has experience working in clinical and hospital settings and has supported children of all ages from birth to 21. Ruth enjoys collaborating with families to problem solve and assist them in navigating through their child's developmental needs.

Christine (she/her) has over 10 years experience in the field of early childhood education serving children and families in a variety of service models and settings. Her interests include infant/toddler mental health, positive behavioral supports, and holistic service provision for families and children from under-resources communities.

Michelle is a physical therapist with over 25 years of experience (more than 20 working with children) in a variety of settings, including schools, homes, clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. She is excited to return to a passion from early in her career: providing support for families and young children with a variety of abilities and needs. She believes strongly that every person has potential to learn and thrive in their family and their community.

Annie was a teacher and paraprofessional in early childhood education for over 15 years in both public and private care settings. She attended the University of Kansas for Early Childhood Education with a minor in American Sign Language. With her extensive experience in special education, she also understands what it means to advocate for her own children who have special needs. She believes while empowering yourself, you will empower others. She now welcomes families into our program with a friendly smile and calm understanding.