Safari Staff

MISS ALI

ON-SITE SUPERVISOR

LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

This is my 1st year working in child care.

I went to Northwest Missouri State University &  University of Northern Iowa.

If I wasn’t working in child care,

I would be singing.

The best thing about teaching is snuggling babies.

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MISS SARA

LEAD INFANT ROOM

TEACHER

This is my 11th year in childcare.

I went to school in Kingsley.

If I wasn't in childcare I would study culinary classes.

The best thing about teaching is watching the kids grow up.  

MISS DANI
OWNER OF SAFARI

This is my 7th year working in child care.

I went to school at ILCC & Buena Vista University

If I wasn’t working in childcare, I would be a stay at home mommy.

The best thing about teaching is the “Ah-Ha moments!”

MISS FELISHA

FLOAT TEACHER

This is my 8th year working in child care.

I went to school at WLVA.

If I wasn’t working in childcare, I would be a professional boxer.

The best thing about teaching is the hugs and smiles.

MISS SARAH
FLOAT TEACHER
 

This is my 4th year working in child care.

I went to school at Spirit Lake High School & Iowa Lakes Community College.

If I wasn't working in child care I'd be working at a craft store!

The best thing about teaching is the laughter and play!

MISS TONI
LEAD TODDLER ROOM TEACHER

This is my 4th year working in child care.

I went to University of Iowa and Iowa Lake Community College.

If I wasn't working in child care I'd be working in Psychology. 

The best thing about teaching is hearing the children's funny stories!

MISS GIA
FLOAT TEACHER

This is my first year in child care. I graduated from Spencer High School in 2019. I am planning on going to College to become a Veterinarian Technician.

MISS ALLISON
INFANT ROOM TEACHER

This is my first year in child care. I graduated from Clay Central Everly in 2019. I was going to school to be a neuropsychologist but just didn’t like the idea. if i wasn’t here i’d be studying cosmetology(:

MISS SIERRA
FLOAT TEACHER

Hello, I am 21 years old and born and raised here in Okoboji! I am attending Buena Vista University for Psychology and Human Services. I plan to work as a drug and alcohol counselor or DHS once graduating. I have a passion for helping others so I have a full time job doing in home care and help out at Safari on my days off! I found my way back to safari after 4 years and I am happy to be back!