Ms. Jojo's teaching philosophy is that children need to have fun in order to stay interested in learning so that they love coming to school. It is her goal to help the children learn life skills to reach their own personal goals as well as their developmental markers. Ms. Jojo graduated in June of 2020 with her associate degree in Early Childhood Education along with her CDA. She also completed her Montessori certification 0-3 in July of 2020. Ms. Jojo has been a teacher and caretaker for children for the last 8 years and has been with Kinder Haus since June of 2020. In her spare time she plays the piano, is active in her church and enjoys spending time with her husband Josh and their children.
Meet the Team - Nido Campus
"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child." -Maria Montessori
Jodi "JoJo" Hartfield
Infant Lead Teacher
Tammie Baughman
Infant Teacher
Tammie Baughman has years of experience being around babies. She was a nanny for three families before working with the babies at the Nido School. Mrs Tammie worked at Kinder Haus for three years prior to joining the Nido School. She enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere and home-like environment of Kinder Haus. When she heard that the Nido School was opening she couldn't stay away! "I love seeing the babies reach new milestones!"
Kassady (KK) Sanders
Infant Teacher
Kassady started teaching at Kinder Haus during summer camp 2019. She was a pivotal member of the Kinder Haus staff during our re-opening during the pandemic by helping to organize our drop off carline before going to her own studies for high school every morning. She just graduated and plans to attend college in the fall in Houston, TX. Her focus in college will be in education with hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. “I love helping and working with young children, it always brightens my day.”
She has always loved to dance and was on her school's dance team. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with her family and friends.!
Jacelyn Ballance
Infant Teacher
Jacelyn started at Kinder Haus this past April 2024. She has fallen in love with everything at the Nido school. Prior to working as an Infant teacher, she spent three years behind a chair in a 5-star children’s salon. While doing that, she was also an ABA therapist for children with autism. "My heart for each child is so big! I am excited to experience this time with these tiny humans."
Kayley Rousse
Infant Teacher
Kayley Rousse is a dedicated childcare professional with two years of experience in nurturing and educating young children. Kayley's enthusiasm creates a positive environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to explore new things. In addition to her hands-on experience, Kayley is CPR certified, ensuring that she is well prepared to handle any emergencies that may arise in their work. This certification reflects her commitment to the safety and well-being of the children in her care. Outside of her professional life, Kayley likes to spend quality time with her family, eat at restaurants, and shop.
Rachel Jocks
Toddler Lead Teacher
Ms. Rachel is Montessori certified for ages birth to three, and it is at Kinder Haus where Ms. Rachel originally fell in love with the Montessori method in 2016. She started as a toddler aftercare teacher, then gained experience working in the preschool and primary environments at Main Campus. She has loved watching all of her children, Julian, now 6, and her 2 year old triplets, Melina, Ariana and Dominic, attend Kinder Haus starting as infants.
Over the years she has had the opportunity to be a nido and primary guide at several Montessori schools on the north and south shore. Her favorite part of being a Montessori guide is watching each child’s love of learning/creating once they find their favorite materials. Her love of caring for children began when she previously worked in childcare, nannied, and taught in after school art programs. Ms. Rachel is a Ragin’ Cajun who earned her BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Rachel enjoys drawing, painting, being in nature and spending time with her family and four kiddos.
Jamacia David
Toddler Teacher
Jamacia, a native of Guyana, South America, migrated to the United States in 2015. She holds a certificate in General Studies from Delgado Community College and has recently achieved her Child Development Associate credential. With experience as a lead teacher and over a year in childcare, Jamacia is guided by the principle that children are precious gifts that merit love, care, and dedication.
Tania Stanchec
Nido Aftercare Teacher
Ms. T is one of the aftercare teachers at Nido. She comes to Kinder Haus after spending 9 1/2 years in the public school system. She was born and raised in South Louisiana. She has three children and over 20 nieces and nephews and loves babies! She is excited to care for and watch your infant grow throughout this school year! She spends her free time with her husband and children enjoying concerts and sporting events, cooking and traveling.
Alexandra Sanders
Nido Aftercare Teacher
You can find Alexandra working in aftercare in the infant room. She was born in Hammond and has been living in Louisiana her whole life. Some of her hobbies include traveling with family and friends, attending concerts, and cooking. She plans on attending Northshore Tech Community College in August 2025 for an associate’s degree in nursing. After nursing school, she hopes to become a pediatric oncology travel nurse while continuing her education for a bachelor’s degree. Babysitting really made her grow a love for little ones which is what inspired her to work at the Nido campus. "Caring for the infants helps me grow and I learn a lot as the infants hit new milestones."
Laila Persac
Nido Aftercare Teacher
Ms. Laila has a strong passion for working with children. She loves creating a fun and supportive environment where kids can learn and grow. Her experiences in babysitting and working in childcare have shown her the importance of patience, kindness, and creativity. "I am excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives and help them reach their full potential."
Marissa Dufrene
Nido Substitute Teacher
Marissa plans on attending Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond pursuing a degree in nursing and hopes to be a nurse practitioner. Her interests are working out, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.
Caroline Holmes
Nido Aftercare Teacher
Caroline has been working with children since 2023. She has her Child Development Associate's degree. "I love working with children because it is incredibly rewarding to see their growth and development firsthand. I love being able to make a positive impact on their lives while also experiencing the pure joy that children bring to the world. I love the Montessori approach to child care because it fosters a child's natural curiosity. The hands-on, child centered environment allows children to explore at their own pace. Coming to Kinder Haus showed me how deeply fulfilling it is to witness children flourish in such a safe and supportive environment."
