Our TEACHERS

Marissa started teaching at SPNS in 2017 and is one of our Preschool teachers. In previous years she has also taught 4K. She has degrees in both Early Childhood Special Education and Communication Disorders. Marissa, husband John and their 4 children live in Dane. 

 Andrea started teaching at SPNS in 2021.  She is teaching Preschool in the  morning and 4K in the afternoon.  Andrea has her BS in Elementary Education from UW-Eau Claire. Before joining the staff at SPNS, she served on the Board of Directors and has taught in a variety of school district settings in Sun Prairie, Madison and Waunakee.  Andrea, husband Cyrus, and son Max live in Sun Prairie.

Rachel teaches the in one of our aternoon 4K classes. Prior to her role in the classroom, Rachel was involved with the SPNS program for ten years including serving on the Board of Directors for three years. Rachel earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Ecology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She lives in Sun Prairie with her husband, Keith, and their four children.  

 Lisa joined the staff at SPNS in 2023 and is currently teaching 4K in the mornings. She has previously served on the board. She has a Bachelor’s in Human Development with an emphasis in Child Life from the University of Utah. She lives in Sun Prairie with her husband, Brady, and their four children.  

This is Kirsten's second year at SPNS, but she has been a 4K teacher in Sun Prairie for 15 years. She will be teaching 4K in the mornings and afternoons.  Kirsten has her BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood from Carroll University. Kirsten and her son Jaxson live in Sun Prairie. 

 This is Emily's first year teaching at SPNS and is teaches 4K in the afternoons with Kirsten Horne. She has a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of WI-Eau Clare. In her free time she enjoys volunteering her time at Sunshine Place. She lives in Sun Prairie with her husband, Brian and their daughter Adelaide. 

Brenda joined the staff at SPNS in 2012.  Prior to that, she was involved with SPNS as a parent and member of the Board of Directors.  She is our Executive Director.  Brenda received her B.A. in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Minnesota.  Brenda and her husband Craig live in Sun Prairie and has 2 adult children, Samantha and Ben.