Early Learning Center
Infant Room Leads
Colleen B. - Lead Teacher
Tasha J. - Assistant Lead Teacher
Tasha J. - Assistant Lead Teacher
Colleen started working as a teacher’s aide in our Preschool I classroom in 2002. In August 2007, after receiving her degree, she became the lead teacher in the infant room.
You can read her full bio on the leads & full time staff tab.
Tasha J. - Assistant Lead Teacher
Tasha J. - Assistant Lead Teacher
Tasha J. - Assistant Lead Teacher
Tasha started working as a teacher's aide in the infant room in 2020. She became the assistant lead teacher in August of 2023.
You can read her full bio on the leads & full time staff tab.
Infant Room Staff
Gracie M.
Gracie M.
Gracie M.
Start Date: June 25, 2021
Gracie has a great sense of humor, loves to draw, and is from Lawrence, Kansas!
Hana S.
Gracie M.
Gracie M.
Start Date: March 7, 2023
Hana has 9 siblings, works at Quail Run as a Boys and Girls Club group leader, and loves her fur baby (a German Shepherd) Ace!
Haley S.
Gracie M.
KK Price
Start Date: June 3, 2024
Haley is the oldest of seven. She likes painting, reading, makeup and gaming.
KK Price
Caroline W.
KK Price
Start Date: January 13, 2025
KK Loves to read and sing. She has played volleyball for 7 years and has a dog named Bandit.
Aireona H.
Caroline W.
Caroline W.
Start Date: May 22, 2025
Aireona is from here in Lawrence. She has 2 older siblings. She enjoys reading, baking, and walking.
Caroline W.
Caroline W.
Caroline W.
Start Date: August 19, 2025
Caroline W. she is a honors college at KU. She has been skydiving and she competed in national baking competitions in high school.
Leah C.
Audri K.
Audri K.
Start Date: February 18, 2026
Leah C. is a dedicated and caring person who is currently attending law school at the University of Kansas. She is also a proud cat mom to four cats! Leah has a special connection to Stepping Stones, as her mom worked here while she was in college, making Stepping Stones a meaningful part of her family’s story.
Audri K.
Audri K.
Audri K.
Start Date: March 3, 2026
Audri K. is a creative person who loves the color purple, ocean animals, and art. She enjoys expressing her creativity and has a special fascination with the amazing world beneath the sea.
Emily Z.
Audri K.
Lillie O.
Start Date: March 25, 2026
Emily Z. has a creative spirit, with a degree in Advertising and Graphic Design from Drake University. She is a twin and has a special connection to Stepping Stone, where she attended as a child. In her free time, Emily enjoys collecting postcards and discovering the stories behind them.
Lillie O.
Savannah S.
Lillie O.
Start Date: April 28, 2026
Lillie O. is a caring and adventurous person who has a Golden Retriever. She has a special talent for teaching swimming lessons to toddlers and, impressively, has never broken a bone!
Savannah S.
Savannah S.
Savannah S.
Start Date: August 28, 2026
Savannah is a warm and caring person who adores her German Shepherd, Prince. She loves getting lost in a good book and enjoys the excitement and energy of attending sporting events.
Brekah N.
Savannah S.
Savannah S.
Start Date: August 28, 2026
Brekah is a proud dog mom to two adorable pups—a Goldendoodle and a Rottie-poo. She loves spending time in the kitchen, where she enjoys both cooking and baking. She’s also an adventurous spirit who has gone scuba diving in Japan!
Brylee N.
Brylee N.
Brylee N.
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Brylee is from Minnesota and plays tennis at KU. When she’s not on the court, she really enjoys watching hockey and cheering on her favorite teams.
Alexah B.
Brylee N.
Brylee N.
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Alexah is majoring in Human Biology at the University of Kansas. She is a huge animal lover, with cats being her favorite. Alexah was a competitive swimmer for over 10 years. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing guitar.
Bailey P.
Brylee N.
Bailey P.
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Bailey is a KU sophomore who just got into nursing school, has played soccer her whole life, and is a proud pet owner of 3 dogs and a cat.
Lizzy W.
Lizzy W.
Bailey P.
Start Date: September 4, 2026
Lizzy is a twin who is currently attending school to pursue her nursing degree. Her dream is to become a flight nurse and make a difference by providing care in critical situations. One thing you should know about Lizzy—she strongly dislikes chocolate! .