Our Staff

Jessie diehl - director

Jessie was raised in Michigan and moved to Whitefish, Montana in November of 2021. She enjoys hiking, skiing, and going to Glacier Bank Park for baseball games! Jessie graduated from Rochester University with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree and loves working with children and contributing to their growth and love for learning!

Kendra becker - Lead Teacher

Kendra was born in Lewistown, Montana and moved to Kalispell 8 years ago. She loves to spend time with her husband and two dogs. She also likes doing things like Kayaking, fishing, and white water rafting, and cooking. She has over 11 years experience preschool teacher and received her Associate degree Early Childhood from University of Montana Western in 2012 and Bachelor Degree.

Siena thompson – ASSISTANT TEACHER

Siena was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana. She loves nature and spending time hiking and camping with friends, along with lots of days on the lake. She also enjoys reading, gardening, and scrapbooking- as well as traveling whenever she can! She’s very excited to start and to continue working in the childcare industry!

Kayla jacobson - Assistant Teacher

Kayla was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Whitefish in 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University. Over the past 10 years, she has built a career as a professional photographer. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys spending time with her two children, reading, gourmet cooking, and outdoor activities.