Director: Jeanne Delacruz-Raub
Jeanne’s educational background comes from The Ohio University and The University of North Texas. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction. Jeanne’s experience in the field of education spans 30+ years and ranges from Preschool up to Post High School. Most of her time has been spent leading educational programs in the non-profit setting and providing advocacy to those who need a voice, which is her passion.
Room 2
At this level, our program is designed to help children explore and discover the world around him or her, while emphasizing language development. We encourage our students to become individuals while learning to play cooperatively and respect the rights of others.
2-Year Old Teacher; Lauren Coleman
My name is Miss Lauren, and I cannot wait to be your teacher! I am a mom of two awesome boys – Jaime (1) and Elijah (8). I have a cat named Boba too! This will be my first year at PCP, but I have been working with kids for a very long time. I love teaching, and I am so excited to start my journey in the 2K classroom!
Room 3
Children in this age group are ready for more challenges. Our program provides an environment that helps your child in transition from an individual learner to a group participant. Our curriculum at this level gradually introduces key concepts and skills.
3-Year-Old Teacher: Emily Yavuzcetin
Greetings from the 3K room! My name is Emily Yavuzcetin, but the kids call me Miss Emily! I have been a part of the PCP community since 2016 in many forms from Parent to Board Member to Teacher. I love letting the kids explore through Art, Science and especially Play! When I’m not at school I’m at home with my husband and our 3 energetic kids. Whether it’s hiking or jumping on an airplane to explore the world with them, we keep busy!
4 Year Old Kindergarten
Children at this level are offered a pre-kindergarten program in conjunction with the Fort Atkinson School District, that will prepare them for the academic and social challenges of an elementary school environment. Our purpose is to create a strong foundation of skills upon which all future learning is built. Parents are not required to help in 4K classrooms.
4-Year-Old Kindergarten AM and PM Teacher: Beth Martin
My name is Mrs. Martin and I am one of our 4-year-old Kindergarten teachers. I have been teaching 4 year olds at Parents Cooperative Preschool for 33 years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I have two children, Aaron will be receiving a Masters in Historical Administration in December and Emily will be attending UW-River Falls in the fall studying Pre-Vet. They both are graduates of Parents Cooperative Preschool. I have always had a love for young children and a desire to give them a wonderful start to school.
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Aide: Miss Kerri Damm
Our 2024-25 Executive Board:
President: Danielle Holtz d.r.brandstatter@gmail.com
My name is Danielle Holtz and I am excited to join the board as the President! My husband and I have two children and a small Shetland Sheep farm near Cold Springs, WI. I enjoy gardening, cooking, and reading. Carl started his PCP experience at age 2, is now looking forward to his 4K classroom and to the routine and fun that being at PCP provides. We cannot wait for the 2024-2025 school year! I worked in Public Schools for 5 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom when my son It was a joy to be a parent helper in his classroom. We cannot wait for the 2024-2025 school year!
Vice President: Nikki Smithyman nikkismityman@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Nikki Smithyman and I am the PCP school board Vice President for the 2024-2025 school year. I am a stay-at-home mom to 4 kids and have a Masters in Early Childhood Education. Winnie is 8, Wren is 6, Lucy is 2, and Rigby was born in March of ‘24. We have been a PCP family for the past 6 YEARS, since 2018 when Winnie first started 2K. This year we have Lulu in the 2K classroom. My husband and I love the family aspect that Parents Cooperative offers. It truly feels like a community! I greatly enjoy being a parent helper and being able to see my little ones interact at school. I also truly believe we have the more sincere, amazing teachers around! I’m excited to meet other parents and have a great 2024-2025 school year!
Treasurer: Jackie Voigt thevoigtswedding@gmail.com
Hello! My name is Jackie Voigt and I am thrilled to join the PCP school board as the treasurer this year! My family and I moved to Fort Atkinson in April of 2023 when we bought our business, LifeCare Transport, a medical transportation company. My husband manages all the operations for the business and is regularly in the office while I manage payroll and the bookkeeping from home with our 2 kiddos! I feel very fortunate to get to stay home with my son, TJ, who is 3, and my daughter, Macklyn, who is 1.5. Prior to moving to Fort, I was a teacher in Minnesota and Virginia. We’re very thankful to have ended up in Fort as we love the kind community, the small town feel, and the many amenities available for families. We joined PCP last fall when TJ started attending and we’re so happy that we did! We love being involved in the classroom and TJ absolutely loves going to school – he’s been begging to go back all summer! This fall, TJ will be in Ms. Emily’s T/TH AM 3k class. I am excited to get to know more PCP families and to get to be even more involved in PCP this year!
Sara Scullin sarajschreiber@gmail.com
My name is Sara Scullin and I am happy to serve on the PCP board as Secretary for the 2024/25 school year! In my day-to-day I do freelance writing and enjoy frequent walks, hikes, and local adventures. My husband and I have two wonderful kids and one scruffy dog. Our youngest daughter began her PCP career in 2k and will be starting 4k this Fall. It has been a joy to sit alongside her as a parent helper in the classroom, watching her learn and grow! I love being a part of this community and I treasure the other teachers, friends, and parents we’ve met along the way., trails, live music, and family friendly programs. I can’t wait to meet and work with our family of parents, teachers, and little ones this school year.