Nicole Salyer is the Lead Coordinator in the infant room and a West Dubuque graduate. She spent the last five years working in health care, and before that, six years in an early child care center, primarily with infants. She says, “I love watching children grow, learn, and mold into their own special self.” Nicole also enjoys being outdoors and is excited to bring that love of nature into her work at this unique center.
Outside of work, Nicole spends time with her children, family, and dogs. Much of their free time is spent on their boat, enjoying the Mississippi River and catching fish. In the fall, she enjoys watching football—cheering, “Go Iowa and Packers!” Nicole is excited for this new journey.
LEADERSHIP
Dawn Cogan
Executive Director
Amanda Avenarius
Associate Director
Amelia Foley
Director of Programs
Jenna Johnson
Assistant Director of Programs
DANIELLE WILLIS
Director of Early Childhood
Ashley Hinzmann
Assistant Director of Early Childhood
Kaitlin Schmidt
Director of Strategic Resources
COORDINATORS
Abby Lawrence
Office Coordinator
ALLYSON AVENARIUS
Strategic Resources Coordinator
Dakota Dix
Program Coordinator
Matt McCarthy
Program Coordinator
Jen Gesie
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Grace Jackson
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Nicole Salyer
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Lilly Connolly
Early Childhood Classroom Coordinator
Lindsey Regan
Early Childhood Classroom Coordinator
Special Projects
Andy Draus
Special Project Support
Unless noted, photos ©Robin Hoerner of RH Photography. Used with permission.