Max Nelson
Max graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in spring 2024 with a degree in Sports Management. With a passion for both sports and youth development, Max brings experience from nannying, leading youth tennis camps, and directing sport enrichment programs through Skyhawks and Kidokinetics. When not working with kids, Max loves traveling to […]
Kierstin Anderson-Glass
Kierstin has been at CDLC as a teacher/aide since 2020. She attended college at the University of St. Thomas. During her time outside of preschool, she loves going to sports games (go Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx, and Vikings!), coaching a fastpitch softball team, going for nature walks, baking, reading, and crafting.
Dorean Nolen
Dorean began assisting at CDLC in September 2013. Dorean also works in the Prince of Peace Infant Toddler Center. She has two children and is a very active volunteer at Prince of Peace and her children’s schools. Dorean enjoys walking and being in nature during her free time.
Lily Giildenzopf
Bio coming soon!
Lisa Osen
Lisa began teaching at CDLC in February of 2020. Lisa has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Augsburg College and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota. Lisa has three children, two of whom attended CDLC. Outside of school Lisa enjoys spending time with her family. Together they […]
Rachel Kalsow
Rachel has been going to Prince of Peace all of her life! Rachel started teaching at CDLC in 2022 and she loves it! She has been working in preschool for the last 9 years. Rachel loves coming to work and being surrounded by amazing people. She has been working with kids pretty much all her […]
Dana Anderson-Glass
Dana began teaching at CDLC in September 2016. Dana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State University and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology/Special Education from the University of Minnesota. Dana has two grown children. When Dana is not teaching she and her family enjoy playing and watching sports.
Michelle Giildenzopf
Michelle began teaching at CDLC in September 2002. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Winona State University. Michelle has two children who attended CDLC. She also teaches summers at the Minnesota Zoo. One of Michelle’s favorite things is being with her family. They enjoy playing board games together.
Essie Geiger
Essie has worked at CDLC since 2017 as an aide, teacher and now as our Life Explorers teacher (SEL class). In all positions Essie enjoys being with the children and watching them grow, learn and teach others. Essie has a degree in Human Services from Rochester, MN Community and Technical College. In Essie’s free time […]
Kim Swanson
Kim has been with the Prince of Peace community for eight years volunteering in various areas. Since 2022 she has been a teacher at CDLC and now also the Director. Kim looks forward to continuing with CDLC’s mission and the passion that it has for its preschoolers and families. She graduated from the University of […]