St. Helena's Lead Teaching Team

Renee Celing, Lead Preschool Teacher

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Renee Celing has worked in early-childhood education for over twenty years. She joined the LADC Lead Teaching Team in 2024.  Renee graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point studying Education, English, and Dance. Renee’s favorite part of teaching is experiencing the children’s excitement to learn; their kindness and honesty.

“God will never give you more than you can handle.”

Jackie Wangen, Assistant / After-School Lead Teacher

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Jackie has been with the Discovery Center program since 2017. She has an Associate of Arts degree from Inver Hills Community College and 15 years of childcare experience at the YMCA and Lifetime Fitness. Her favorite part of teaching is watching how each preschooler progresses from the beginning of the school year to the end of the school year. 

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”    Dr. Seuss