Staff
Preschool Teachers and Administration
Molly Carlson
Molly Carlson is re-joining the Discovery Preschool family, this time as the Director. Molly graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies / Elementary Education. She has been teaching preschool age children at Discovery Preschool and Ripon Children’s Learning Center. She has experience writing and creating curriculum for preschool age children. She loves spending time with her 4 children.
Jan Kerch
Mrs. Kerch is Discovery Preschool. Her energy and her ability to connect with children, combined with a sound educational background and a creative curriculum, instill in Discovery students an eagerness to learn and a willingness to listen. Her reputation as a teacher and a leader is unparalleled. She has been a teacher at Discovery Preschool for over 20 years, or as she likes to put it, since she was 12 years old.
Lea Salas
Lea has been with Discovery for a number of years. She is a one stop shop! She is the currently the preschool registrar, office manager, and billing/payroll department! Lea has extensive knowledge of Quick books and is an active member of the School Board. In her spare time she enjoys fitness, travel and being with family.
Jolene Meeks
My name is Jolene Meeks mom of 6, 4 of my own and 2 step children. My family and I relocated from Des Moines, Iowa to Ripon in June. I ran an in home child care for 8 years. I was a State Registered, ChildNet Certified, and QRS rated. I also participated in the states food program (CACFP) to assure children received healthy meals while in my care. I'm currently working towards my CDA and getting training transfered to the state of Wisconsin. I've always had a passion for working with children since I was 12 years old and started by watching kids for a neighbor to helping a in home provider for 2 years after that. I'm so excited to join Discovery Preschool!
