Meet Our Staff

Tricia

Tricia

Interim Director

Tricia is an energetic teacher as well as an artistic genius for KLCH. She is continually creating new exhibits or doing graphic designs to make the center shine. Tricia stays very busy as a co-owner of family businesses; designing exhibits, illustrating books, graphic designing and helping her husband with their family farm. Tricia’s favorite job is loving her husband of 27 years and five children but if she has a free moment you may find her playing with new art supplies, reading, journaling in her Bible, or having coffee with friends.

Kris

Kris

Bookkeeper

Chelsea

Chelsea

Health Instructor & Outreach Coordinator

After 14 years working with many children in a childcare setting and being the director of the Marquette Learning Center, Chelsea Graber joined the KLCH family as the main scheduler. Chelsie and her husband, Jeffery, are always trying new projects and crafty activities with their two daughters as well as going on venturesome camping and hiking trips. Their three-legged 14-year-old husky and chocolate lab add to their busy family adventures.

Lauren

Lauren

Health Educator & Scheduler

Susan

Susan

Health Educator

Diana

Diana

Health Educator and Social Media

Diana joined the KLCH staff in March of 2015 after taking a break from teaching English/Communications to raise her 6 children and mini pig, Gordon. Diana’s passion for health and nutrition makes her a perfect fit for teaching KLCH’s healthy programs. When not teaching at KLCH you can find Diana coaching the Halstead High School volleyball team, managing the local swimming pool, supporting her husband’s Lady Dragon basketball team, or watching her daughters’ 4-H and sporting events.

Vicki

Vicki

Lead Health Educator and Curriculum Coordinator

Vicki joined the KLCH staff after teaching for 10 years in the public school system. Her creativity and passion for students along with degrees in biology and education make her an amazing source for both facts and fun for every KLCH guest. If you spot Vicki away from KLCH, you might catch her walking, traveling, crafting, shopping, or enjoying time with her husband of 32 years, two children, her daughter-in-law, and her four pets. 

Ed

Ed

Health Educator

Ed joined the KLCH education staff after retiring from teaching 34 years in the public school system. He has a master’s degree and has taught PE/health, Human A&P, and Biology, which makes him the perfect fit for teaching health education at KLCH. If not at KLCH, you can find Ed very busy working around town in Halstead. He and his wife, Beth Ann, have been married for 29 years and enjoy traveling and making trips to Green Bay to watch their beloved Packers.

Vickie D

Vickie D

Health Educator

Interested in joining the KLCH team?

We are always accepting applications!
Requirements Degree* in Education, Social Work, Nursing or Health Sciences (Bachelors-preferred, Associates-required); willingness to travel and teach a variety of subjects including Puberty & Human Reproduction. *College Seniors pursuing a degree in one of the suggested degree fields are also welcome to apply. Qualified candidates should send a resume/cover letter to the Executive Director at admin@learningcenter.org. Questions? We are happy to answer any preliminary inquiries you might have about this unique position. Feel free to reach out to Carrie, our Executive Director, at (316)835-2662 or email admin@learningcenter.org.