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Angel Berry

Angel Berry
Executive Director, Co-Founder

After 10 years of providing childcare in her home, Angel is proud to step up to the role of Executive Director and help create a kind and warm environment for families in need of care and support. Angel is nearing the completion of her Registry Administration Credential at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, adding to her continuing education. She was recognized three years running at a National Parent Support Convention as a Parent Leader (2003-2006) and continues to be an advocate for children and healthy families.

Angel has volunteered with the Youth and Family Project in West Bend and provided parental support and education for over 20 years. Angel is a proud mother of two grown sons and lives with her husband Matt in Sheboygan. Through her experiences as a mother of a child with special needs and a struggling single parent prior to meeting her husband, she learned firsthand how challenging parenting can be.

Angel is fiercely dedicated to bringing this vision of a childhood education and care center to the county she had grown to love in the hope that every family has the support that they need to raise happy and healthy children.

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Amanda Schlueter

Amanda Schlueter
Assistant Center Director

Amanda is a wife, mom and special educator. She has over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. She loves spending time with her family which is made up of her wife, their four children, two teddy bear dogs and two cats.

In her spare time, she enjoys coloring and reading. She is so excited to be making a difference as a member of the AMD family!

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Sara Helmer

Sara Helmer
Assistant Center Director

I am a mother of two, who keep me busy. I currently also work in the landscape field and have enjoyed learning about plants and everything else lawn related. Some of the things I love to do are spend time with my family. I do enjoy being outside whether it's sitting enjoying the sun with a book and coffee to camping. My first love was books. Ever since school I always carry one with me. I also enjoy diamond painting, crosstitching, and sewing, but with two small children, there's no time. I have joined AMD on the weekends. It's been years since I've worked in child care but I am glad I'm back and learning about all the kiddos here.

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Leah McCormick

Leah McCormick
Education Coordinator

A dedicated mother of 3 and proud grandmother, Leah is passionate about quality, loving care for all children. Leah has been an intregal part of AMD since our inception, working closely with administration to develop our new model of care. She lives with her husband, twin teenagers, cat and dog in Sheboygan.

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Natalie Balynas

Natalie Balynas
Lead Teacher

I have been teaching for 20 years. I have one son who is the light of my life. I enjoy going to car shows with my husband, love cooking and the outdoors.

The best thing about teaching is to see a child's eyes light up when they are discovering the world.

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Breanna Crump

Breanna Crump
Lead Teacher

My name is Breanna Crump and I love working at A Million Dreamz. I'm 24 years old and was born in Chicago, IL. My family and I moved to Sheboygan in 2010 and I've enjoyed living in such a peaceful area.

I graduated high school from Ideas Academy in 2016 and am currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at Lakeshore Technical College. I live with my three foster children and 7-year-old cat named Minnie. I'm also a dancer and the coach of TeamNation here in Sheboygan.

My Favorite Things ....

Food: Sweet Potatoes
Color: Pink
Singer: Beyoncé
Animal: Cat
Dance Genre: Afro/HipHop
Musical instrument: Soprano Ukulele
Holiday: Kwanzaa Tagline - Broken crayons still color

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Ann Hess

Ann Hess
Lead Teacher

I like watching comedy movies, shopping, going out for coffee, playing card games, sitting around a bonfire, enjoying the weather during summer. I love interacting and watching the little ones grow so fast!

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Skye Morency

Skye Morency
Lead Teacher

Hello! I'm Skye. I'm 29 years old. I'm currently studying Early Childhood Education at Lakeshore Technical College with Jennifer Irish.

I don't have any children of my own, but I do love, care for, and support other people's children as if they were my own. I'm currently a Manitowoc county resident, however, Sheboygan will soon be home again! I enjoy nature, camping, fishing, and photography in my spare time, along with traveling and reading. I also love to spend time grilling or enjoying a bonfire on a beautiful day.

I spend a lot of time with my boyfriend and family. My ultimate dream is to become a 4K teacher. I'm always working towards that goal one day at a time! I love to positively impact children's lives.

I can't wait to keep accomplishing that goal.

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Meg Peterson

Meg Peterson
Lead Teacher

After years of teaching middle school science, Meg has changed her focus to early childhood education. She realized this area must be improved so that future adolescents are better prepared, self-directed learners with critical thinking skills. In her spare time, Meg enjoys flower gardening.

She is thrilled to be a part of AMD and to be advocating for children and families to get the support and tools they need to thrive.

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Jamie Schlueter

Jamie Schlueter
Lead Teacher

Jamie is a nurturing person and caring for children is just part of who she is. She has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in special education. Jamie has been an early childhood special education teacher since 1999 and has a strong background in applied behavior analysis.

Jamie believes that all behavior is communication and she speaks nonverbal communication fluently and has extensive knowledge and skills in augmentative and alternative communication. Jamie knows that early childhood experiences from birth-age 8 affect the development of the brain's architecture, which provides a foundation for all future learning, behavior and health. Strong foundations helps children develop skills they need to become well-functioning adults and she can't wait to help your child(ren) on their path.

No challenge too large, no victory too small.

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Amber Venzke

Amber Venzke
Lead Teacher

Hi, I'm Amber! I'm first and foremost a mom of two (my son and bonus-daughter). I've worn the hats of mom, salon receptionist, hair stylist, school secretary, and now early childcare apprentice. I'll be pursuing my degree in early child care soon and coming from a long line of teachers, I'm beyond excited for this newest adventure!

I believe kindness is a superpower and we're all capable of amazing things, no matter who we are or where we came from.

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Carina Cerda

Carina Cerda
Lead Teacher

Hello my name is Carina! I have lived in Sheboygan my whole life! I’m a fiancé as well as a mother of three children, I enjoy spending most of my time creating memories with them! In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, painting, scrapbooking or just simply lounging! Working with children has always been a big passion of mine and a career I’ve felt the most confident in! I’m very proud to be apart of the A Million Dreamz family to provide a loving, caring and inviting environment for all children as well as families!

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Kaylin Maas

Kaylin Maas
Lead Teacher

I'm a mom to an amazing boy who keeps me on my toes. One of my hobbies is photography and I've been doing that for a couple of years now. Currently I attend UW Superior online and am majoring in K-9 education with a minor in early childhood.

I have a background in early childhood education and special education. Being a part of children's lives and knowing I am someone helping build their bright future is something I take pride in.

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Donna Sampson

Donna Sampson
Lead Teacher

Donna has extensive experience from working with children throughout her life. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and painting. You can see her work in several of our classrooms!

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Samantha Nemitz

Samantha Nemitz
Lead Teacher

Hello! My name is Samantha Nemitz. This is my second job in the childcare field and I could not be more excited to a part of the A Million Dreamz family! I have always had a love for children and always knew that I wanted to be a mom. With that said, I have two children, a son and a daughter who are the lights of my life. I graduated from Sheboygan South High School in June of 2020. Since then I have completed a few childcare classses and I hope to continue my education in childcare.

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Jolette Hernandez

Jolette Hernandez
Assistant Teacher

Hi, I'm 18 years old. I'm from Sheboygan, WI, but lived in Mexico for 4 years. I'm fluent in Spanish and English. I also plan to major in child psychology at UW-Eau Claire.

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Megan Tauschek

Megan Tauschek
Assistant Teacher

Hi. My name is Megan. I've worked in childcare for 9 years. I primarily worked with 2-3 year olds. Some of the hobbies I enjoy include: I like to color, board games, card games, painting, beading/jewlery makinig, and other general crafts.

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Katlin Weisberg

Katlin Weisberg
Assistant Teacher

I have been working as a teacher for a year and am looking forward to doing this profession for the rest of my life. I beleive that children learn best through imagination and through play.

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Madeline Ashworth

Madeline Ashworth
Assistant Teacher

Hello, I live in Cleveland and attend North High School. I've been working with children since I was 11 years old. I plan to become an elementary teacher after high School. I enjoy playing softball and I trained in Taekwondo for 9 years. I earned my second degree black belt. I am excited to work with the kids at A Million Dreamz.

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Nevaeh Andrews

Nevaeh Andrews
Junior Apprentice

Hello, I may only be an apprentice now but I plan on staying. Children, and helping them, has always been a passion of mine. I look forward to all the relationships I create with the kids.

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Seth Eisenhauer

Seth Eisenhauer
Junior Apprentice

Hello, my name is Seth Eisenhauer and I go to South High School. as a junior. My favorite artist is Taylor Swift. My favorite subject in school is english, and my favorite game is the Legend of Zelda. I am a youth apprentice working as a program aide. I can't wait to gain valuable experience and to work with the kids.

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Rebbecca Vetting

Rebbecca Vetting
Executive Assistant

I'm a former hairdresser of over 25 years and love not being on my feet all day! My husband and I have 3 fur babies and enjoy spending time in Door County, going on motorcycle rides and eating good food.

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Brad Bloedorn

Brad Bloedorn
Billing Specialist

I was born and raised in Sheboygan. I want to give back and help this continue to grow.

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Jon Voss

Jon Voss
Accountant

Jon is a life-long education professional with over 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, and operations director. Born and raised in Sheboygan, he is honored to work with an organization that gives back to the community and advocates for children and families to get the support they deserve. He holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and proudly earned his MBA and M.S. in Business Analytics at Indiana University. In his spare time, he enjoys Milwaukee Brewers baseball, live music, and chasing the dream of being a barbeque pit master.

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Makayla VanHelden

Makayla VanHelden
Program Aide

Hi, I'm Makayla! I'm a junior at Howards Grove High School. I love working with kids and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I also love my two dachshunds, Abby and Riley.

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Alexis Magray

Alexis Magray
Program Aide

Hi, my name is Alexis! Im a mother to one son who will be turning 8 years old in July. We love spending time at the lake in the summer, making memories while traveling, and catching an occaasional movie at the theater since we are both movie buffs. I enjoy painting, reading, and writing poetry in my spare time. I earned a babysitting certificate from St. Nicholas Hospital in 2004 and have been babysitting ever since! I'm looking forward to creating a safe space and loving atmosphere for every child while mommy and daddy are away.

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Delaney Ziarniak

Delaney Ziarniak
Program Aide

My name is Delaney, I'm 19 years old. I love working with kids of all ages. ihope to inspire kids through music, games, and other fun activities!

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Ciara Cerda

Ciara Cerda
Program Aide

My name is Ciara Cerda. I am 17 years old and I am a junior at Sheboygan North High School. My favorite things to do in my free time is color, hang out with friends and family, and sometimes read.

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Katie Abrams

Katie Abrams
Program Aide

I am a mother of 6 children, 4 beautiful girls and 2 handsome sons. I am originally from Massachusette and came to Sheboygan in 2014. I am excited to start this new journey with everyone at A Million Dreamz.

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Jayden Belisle

Jayden Belisle
Program Aide

Though I have just begun my career working with children, I hope I am able to help them grow, thrive, and learn, as I do the same for myself. I have experience working with special needs children, specifically those with Autism. Here at A Million Dreamz I hope to make a positive impact on all! Let your light shine!

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McKenna Seiler

McKenna Seiler
Program Aide

I am a hardworking, energetic, and loving person. I'm excited to build relationships and have fun with the kiddos!

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Kadehja Wilburn

Kadehja Wilburn
Program Aide

Hello! My name is Kadehja and I love kids!

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Jasminn Freriks

Jasminn Freriks
Program Aide

My name is Jasminn. I am a wife and mom of 2, 11 years old and 5 years old. I like reading and spending time with my kids and family.

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Board Members

Steven Schmitt

Steven Schmitt
Board President

Fourth-generation to lead the Jos. Schmitt Construction Company, Steven is a Sheboyganite dedicated to his community. His philanthropic nature has led him to work diligently to help bring the ideas of others to fruition to benefit the entire community. Sheboygan County Humane Society, The Shaw Family Playground, and the Purple Octopus at Above and Beyond Children's Museum are examples of the wonderful things Steven helps to create.

A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, Steven is paving the way to a brighter future for the citizens of Sheboygan County.

Nena Bemis

Nena Bemis
Vice President, Co-Founder

Nena is a loving mother of four children. As early as she can remember Nena wanted to be a teacher. This emerging passion compounded with a high interest in the human psyche led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which she followed up with a master’s degree in School and Community Counseling.

Through her studies, Nena found a particular interest in working with children who were struggling with mental health or crisis and children with special needs. She has volunteered with Rainbow Kids as an early childhood grief group counselor, lead small group activities with children temporarily housed at Safe Harbor domestic violence shelter, and served as a mentor with Big Brother/Big Sisters of Sheboygan for 10 years.

Nena’s studies and volunteer experiences lead her to a realization that often the special needs child population, as well as children struggling with mental health, get “left behind” in different venues of their lives. They often find an absence of quality services, including childcare, often resulting from lack of funding. This belief was further solidified as she encountered different obstacles while raising her oldest child, who has special needs. Because of this, her passion emerged to advocate for children in need and help their voices be heard, and to find ways to support the family as a whole in times of need by empowering them with proper tools. As she and her co-founder, Angel, agree: “Everyone needs a village “. This is where the dream of A Million Dreamz started … with endless possibilities for children of all abilities and their families.

Carol Janssen

Carol Janssen
Treasurer

Recently retired from her position as CFO of Polyfab LLC, Carol had been a dynamic and integral part of developing a one-man shop into a manufacturing facility known worldwide. Her experience and expertise with financial matters, human resources, business planning and management are welcomed with enthusiasm. Carol is happy to be on board.

Jennifer Irish

Jennifer Irish
Secretary

Jennifer Irish is the Early Childhood Education Instructor and Program Chair at Lakeshore Technical College. Over the last 20+ years, she has worked with young children in a variety of settings including licensed child care centers, public schools, and private schools. She now prepares and guides adult students to be leaders in the early childhood classroom focusing on positive guidance, anti-bias perspectives, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Jennifer earned her first bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from UW-Madison, gaining knowledge and experience working with individuals with differing abilities. She then earned her second bachelor’s degree, PK-6 teaching license, and master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Jennifer’s passion is sharing her love of children and their holistic development with others to build a brighter future for all. Jennifer lives in Sheboygan with her husband and two children.

Joseph Voelkner

Joseph Voelkner
Legal Advisor

Joseph J. Voelkner was born and raised in Grafton, Wisconsin. Joe currently resides in Sheboygan with his wife, Melissa. Joe is a partner of Olsen, Kloet, Gunderson & Conway and presides on several non-profit boards throughout Sheboygan County.

Joe is an avid sports fan and tennis player, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, hockey, basketball, and softball and enjoys traveling at every opportunity.

Britney Damkot

Britney Damkot
Board Director

Britney is first and foremost a mommy to a two year old little girl and one of the first little dreamers at A Million Dreamz, Madisyn. She works full time for Sheboygan County Department of Public and Environmental Health and lives with her boyfriend, Scott. She has 10 years of work in Childcare and has a passion for helping families be the best they can be.

Larry Samet

Larry Samet
Board Director

Larry Samet, a proud graduate of Lakeland University with a BA in Sociology, has dedicated his life to serving the Sheboygan community. His journey began at Willowglen Academy where he worked for 10 years before moving on to serve Sheboygan County HHSD for an impressive 30 years as Wraparound Coordinator SW III.

Now retired from his professional career, Larry continues to make impactful contributions through various roles. He is currently the Citizen Representative on the HHSD Board and serves as President of both the Sheboygan Police & Fire Commission and Kiwanis Club of Greater Sheboygan. Additionally, he sits on the boards of Camp Evergreen and Sheboygan Senior Community.

In his past board services, Larry was a founding member of Safe Harbor and also served Hearthstone diligently. Beyond his professional commitments, Larry cherishes family time with Mary Kay Vincent-Samet (his wife of 38 years), their two daughters Lauren and Leah and grandchildren Harper and Grayson.

Employment Opportunities

Early childhood education professionals foster each child with learning opportunities, encouragement to grow, and support while core centers of the brain are developing. The first six years of life are the strongest in terms of brain development. Quality childcare sets a child up for future success in education, personal relationships and community involvement. Be a part of the important team helping our future leaders to grow!

A Million Dreamz is hiring qualified lead teachers to begin right away. We are also looking for Assistant Teachers and offer a pathway to qualification with our guided step-by-step education plan. Through this process, AMD staff will work with you to help you gain the qualifications needed to begin or continue your career in Early Childhood Education. Working with the state of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families and our local childcare resource and referral agency, Family Connections, we are able to help you access the classes and trainings to get started for little to no cost.

Working in Early Childhood Education is a rewarding experience in which you can help to shape the world of the children in your care, assist families with support and structure and make a difference that will ripple through the entire community. Whether you are a seasoned veteran in the ECE workforce or you are in the beginning stages of considering a career in the field, we are happy to help you through the process toward making your work meaningful in the lives of the families and children throughout Sheboygan County.

Get started in your career at A Million Dreamz today! Begin by filling out our online application form. Our list of positions and descriptions can be viewed here.

Employees at A Million Dreamz are required to pass a fingerprint background check. We are guided by the regulations of the Department of Children and Families of the State of Wisconsin. For more information regarding regulations and requirements, click here.

A Million Dreamz415 Euclid AvenueSheboygan, WI 53083Phone: 920-287-3092
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