Parenting Siblings 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 during her 7 years as a participant and feels privileged to support families as a parent educator. Nikki has taught in early childhood classrooms for the past 7 years and also served on the ECFE Advisory Council. 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.

Karin is a licensed Early Childhood Educator. She began working in the Lakeville Area School District in 2000. She has worked in various roles in Early Childhood through the years as she raised her own family in Lakeville. She loves working with young children and is especially excited to be working with the children and families in ECFE. She enjoys spending time with her family in the woods as well as knitting, reading and college hockey.