I was actually excited that first day I dropped my son, Jett, off at Casa de Corazón’s infant-preschool program. But I know that for most parents, that isn’t the case. My friends have told me of the sweaty slipper hands they got when attempting to open the door to their childcare center. Of the gut-wrenching…
Category Archives: Interview
My Experience as a Casa Parent!
Building strong and positive relationships between our families is our main priority. There are an increasing number of daycare options and we strive to provide the best experience for those who seek a Spanish immersion program! Find out why Sandy, a Casa parent, chose us! Choosing a daycare was one of the most important decisions…
Meet Iris! Shorewood’s Center Director
At Casa Shorewood, we are happy to have such amazing Center Directors be part of our team. Get to know Iris this week! Iris began her career at Casa as a substitute teacher in July 2020. She quickly became a Lead Teacher and positively contributed to this center and her classrooms. After grasping what makes…
Casa Teacher Interview: Ms. Ana!
Get to know one of our little one’s favorite teacher, Ms. Ana! Parents will notice their little ones excited for school and running into Ms. Ana’s arms as soon as the door opens. She is often described as a “kind-hearted individual with a loving personality.” Originally from El Salvador, Ms. Ana has been working at…
Meet Katie! Staff Development Coordinator
Meet our wonderful Staff Development Coordinator, Katie Herdan! Katie first began her time at Casa as an Administrative Assistant at our Maple Grove location. Her passion for early education and love for Casa led her to the Center Director position at Edina for three years. Working through these different roles gave Katie an in-depth view…
Casa Teacher Interview: Ms. Maribel!
This month our featured teacher is Ms. Maribel! Ms. Maribel is from Mexico City and has been with Casa for over a year. Those who walk into her classroom will notice her bright personality, big smile, and loving hugs she gives her students. Ms. Maribel misses her friends, family, and dog back in Mexico but…
Meet Merary! Our Chief Operations Officer
Meet Merary, our Chief Operations Officer! Merary has been with Casa for 9 years. She first began as an Administrative Assistant and moved her way up to Center Director, then to Curriculum & Staff Development Coordinator, and now is in her current role as Chief Operations Officer. In her day-to-day activities, Merary supports and coaches…
Casa Teacher Interview: Mr. Efren!
This month we are highlighting Mr. Efren! Mr. Efren is from Nicaragua and has been with us for 3 years! Back in Nicaragua, Efren grew up playing on the beach, surfing, and skateboarding. And although he is not the biggest fan of Minnesota winters, he loves working at Casa and enriching the education of young…
Meet Javi: Our Human Resources Specialist!
Meet Javi, our Human Resources Specialist! Javi has been an integral part of Casa’s transformation in the last 6 years. When she first graduated with a double major in Communications and Hispanic Studies, Javi wanted to be able to use her degrees and found Casa. She began as an Administrative Assistant, then moved on to…
Meet Wendy: Our Future Franchise Owner!
Our Rochester location is opening soon, fall of 2022! We are excited and grateful to build a community of care through our intercultural early learning program. As we look forward to the opening of this center, we sat down and chatted with Casa Rochester’s Operations Manager and future franchise owner, Wendy. Wendy Letran is from…
Employee Story: Pablo Valero
Pablo Valero has been a big part of our Casa community over the last 10 years. He has formed valuable relationships with those he works with and continues to uphold the Casa values every day. Get to know the most beloved employee at Casa, Pablo, as he describes his time at Casa. I met Natalie…
Casa Teacher Interview: Ms. Milena
Get to know Ms. Milena! Ms. Milena is from Columbia and has been working with us since 2020. In Columbia, she was a lawyer but decided that she wanted to work with children instead as she had always enjoyed teaching casually. Read more about how she positively impacts the lives of our children with her…
Why I Decided to Franchise! Interview with Natalie Standridge
This week we sat down with Natalie Standridge, Founder & CEO of Casa de Corazón, to find out why she decided to franchise and all of the positives that have come since making this decision. Our vision is to intentionally increase the social impact of early childhood education through impeccable standards of professional development, honest…
Meet Tammy: Casa Financial Administrator
This week we enjoyed interviewing Tammy, our Financial Administrator. Tammy has been working at Casa for four and a half years. She began her time at Casa as the administrative assistant at Maple Grove where she had hands-on experience working at a Casa center. She was able to view how a center operated, the obstacles…
Casa Teacher Interview: Ms. Wilmar
Get to know Ms. Wilmar! We have been so lucky to work alongside her these past 3.5 years, and see her build close relationships with parents. Her charisma and smile are contagious and she is loved by everyone. Originally from Venezuela, Ms. Wilmar looks forward to seeing her family and the beaches. Read what makes…