🌱Big Welcome to Our Newest Staff Members!🌱
We’re delighted to introduce Celeste Hockings! With a warm presence and a love for nurturing our tiniest learners, she brings such heart to everything she does.
~ “Hi, I’m Celeste and I live in Manitowish Waters, enjoying my time with my family, which includes my daughter, husband, and 3 dogs. I spent 10 years working in the Natural Resource field and now I am looking to engage young minds in building a relationship with the natural community that is in the Northwoods. A notable volunteering activity that I do is teaching children & adults on the Autism Spectrum (and others who have different types of abilities) to ride horses at Scholl Community Impact Group.” ~
Celeste is currently taking classes to become a lead teacher, and we couldn’t be more excited to support her on this journey. Be sure to say hello and help us give her a warm Little Forest welcome! 
We’re thrilled to welcome Jaana Aukee to our team! With a passion for education and a heart for kids, she brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to our learning community.
~ “Hi, I am Jaana Aukee and I am super excited to join Little Forest School as an Assistant School-Age Teacher! With 3 years of childcare experience, I am super confident in my ability to provide a safe and fun space for the kids!
I am from Hurley, Wisconsin, but I am currently living in La Crosse and attending UWL as an Elementary Education major! In my free time, I love to hang out with friends, go to coffee shops, and cook! I am so excited to connect with all the families and help introduce the nature-based program to the community. Looking forward to meeting everyone!” ~
and hello when you see her around!