Aimee Sieve, Site Director / Lead Teacher
Aimee has taught with the Discovery Center since 2013. She has a B.A. and M.A. in Elementary Education from St. Mary’s University and has her MN Teaching License. All four of Aimee’s children attend/ed St. Joe’s School! Aimee loves spending time with her family, watching her kids’ sport activities, as well as playing herself.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
Top 5 Strengths * Empathy * Includer * Adaptability * Harmony * Consistency
Kristi Bueltel, Lead Discovery Teacher
Kristi began teaching with the Discovery Center in 2013. She attended Iowa Central Community College and earned her Childcare Development Associates Degree and MN CCC Credentials in 2015. Kristi loves spending time with her family, watching her boys’ sports activities, scrap booking and reading.
“It’s ALL good!”
Top 5 Strengths * Developer * Empathy * Positivity * Includer * Woo
Anita Sonnek, Co-Teacher
Anita joined the Discovery Team in 2013. She has a B.A. in Social Work from the College of Saint Benedict. Anita enjoys running, reading, traveling and spending time with family.
“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Top 5 Strengths * Includer * Empathy * Harmony * Developer * Positivity
Tricia Battis, Lead Explorer Teacher
Tricia has been teaching the extended care program at the Discovery Center since 2017. She has her BA in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Tricia enjoys music, travel, water skiing and raising three teenage girls!
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Theresa
Top 5 Strengths * Learner * Relator * Arranger * Developer * Intellection