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Early Childhood Education Staff

ECE Leadership Team

Director of Head Start
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood |

Nicole Calvin-Stewart

Administrative Support Professional

Marshunda Knight

Director of Imagination Station
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education Master's of Science Degree in Human Services

Felicia Jackson

Behavior Coach

Susie Matejczyk

Education Manager

Stacey Hankel

Office Assistant (Imagination Station)

Aprille Baylock

Education Manager
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Taylor Picon

ERSEA Coordinator
Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Kamilah Richmond

Health and Disability Services Manager
Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration

Jami Jackson

Quality and Data Specialist
Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

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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We need your support! As a non-profit agency, Paladin relies on volunteers and donor gifts to continue the work. For LaPorte County's children, Paladin will continue to provide the highest quality care with experiential learning experiences that get kids school ready. May we count on you today?

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