LGBTQIA2S+ Families Class Night (separating)

Nikki Arness is a licensed Parent Educator with an M.Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota. She fell in love with ECFE as a participant and advisory council member and feels privileged to support families as a parent educator. Nikki has been teaching in early childhood classrooms since 2017 and joined Lakeville ECFE in 2022. She lives in Apple Valley with her husband, 2 daughters, and 2 cats. Nikki enjoys spending time in nature, going to the theater, and traveling.

Julie is a licensed Early Childhood and Parent Educator with a masters in Teaching and Learning from St. Mary’s University. She has been working with families and children in the Lakeville Area School District since 1994. She enjoys working in ECFE! Julie, her husband and their cat, Petunia live in Lakeville. She has 2 adult children who live in the Twin Cities. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crafting and cheering on the Vikings.