Early Childhood Education Staff

ECE Leadership Team

Robert Fillmore

Director of Early Childhood Education
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood |

Nicole Calvin-Stewart

Administrative Support Professional
Head Start | Since 2016

Taylor Picon

Director (Imagination Station)
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2018

Felicia Jackson

Behavior Coach
Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | Since 2021

Colleen Pepin

Education Coach
Master’s of Science Degree in Education | Since 2016

Stacey Hankel

Office Assistant (Imagination Station)
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2022

Aprille Baylock

Education Manager
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education | Since 2015

Natasha Kendle

Family Services Manager
Bachelor's degree in Social Work | Since 2015

Kamilah Richmond

Health and Disability Services Manager
Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration | Since 2015

Jami Jackson

Quality and Data Specialist
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work | Since 2017

Kawthar Alaoui

ECE Fiscal Specialist
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration | Since 2021

Early Childhood Program Services

Our Locations

Imagination Station

Located in the heart of the Edgewood Neighborhood in Michigan City.

Head Start

Niemann School; Home of Head Start of LaPorte County

Head Start

Bethany Lutheran Church; Home of Head Start of LaPorte County

All Sites Are Equipped With

  • Closed circuit monitoring of every room
  • Secured entry system
  • Radio Communication System
  • One-touch emergency call buttons
  • Strict adherence to licensing, health, and fire regulations
  • ADA accessible and developmentally appropriate fenced-in playgrounds
  • Comprehensive staff training on safety drills, emergency procedures, and active supervision.
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