St. John the Baptist Catholic School launched their new EXPANDED PROGRAMMING and partnership with Lake Area Discovery Center in June of 2021. The site offers programming for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, with an emphasis on parent-partnership and high-quality educational experiences rooted in Catholic values.
Kristen Shadis is the Discovery Center Site Director. Kristen graduated from Northwestern College with a degree in Elementary Education / Early Childhood emphasis and has an MN Teaching License.
In addition to teaching Kinderstart at St. John’s, Kristen is the Regional Director of three Discovery Center locations in the Savage and Minneapolis areas. She enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, cheering at sporting events, and making memories.
Faithful Beginnings Preschool at St. John the Baptist Catholic School is NAEYC Nationally Accredited and 4 Star Parent Aware.
Site Director: Kristen Shadis EMAIL or call 952-846-4663
7:00am-5:30pm
SUMMER 2025 Enrollment is now closed.
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