Kelly RussellProgram Director
Kelly has over 30 years of experience in the early childhood field. She has worked as an infant/toddler teacher, preschool teacher, center director, and was the Child Development Services Manager at Head Start for 20 years before joining the CU Early team in 2016. Kelly has her Masters degree in Early Childhood Administration. Kelly loves spending time with family and friends in her spare time. Misty KrippelParent Educator
Misty has been with the CU Early program since 2012. She has over ten years of experiences working with young children and their families. Misty has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She is very passionate about working with families and empowering them to play with a purpose while having fun! In her free time she enjoys spending time with her own children. |
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Cheryl Crosby
Parent Educator
My name is Cheryl Crosby and I am honored and humbled to be part of CU Early. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I also attended Parkland College and earned an associate's degree in Science. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have over 10 years previous work experience that have taught me so much about child development and family services. I love working with families and coming alongside supporting them in their child's early years. |