Our Instructors & Staff
Deb Archer
Kickstart’s director and lead teacher is Debra Archer. Deb enjoys being the mother of three children. She is a highly qualified early childhood teacher who has worked in the field for over 25 years. Deb holds Minnesota licensures to teach Early Childhood (Pre-K), Kindergarten, and Elementary school. In addition Deb is a licensed Parent Educator. Deb is recognized locally as a leader in early childhood education and she currently owns and operates Kickstart Preschool. Further, Deb has taught parent education classes in the Lake Superior School District's Early Childhood Family Education program for many years. Deb has also written columns in the local newspaper on parenting called “The Early Years” and started a local chapter of MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers). Deb believes that students learn best by doing. Experiential learning dominates her approach to early childhood education. At Kickstart Preschool she has designed a learning program that capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity and desire to explore.
Sarah: Lead Teacher
Makayla: Lead Teacher
Asia: Lead Teacher
Daisy: Lead Teacher
Brette: Lead Teacher (Seasonal)
Chalan: Assistant Teacher
Crystal: Assistant Teacher
Allison: Assistant Teacher
Josie: Assistant Teacher
Megan: Assistant Teacher
Janie: Assistant Teacher
Linda: Assistant Teacher
Renee: Assistant Teacher
Patty: Cook
