Owner/Director

Opened Rays of Sonshine in 2011

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Kris thoroughly enjoys engaging with the staff, children and families on a daily basis! They are her JOY that comes every morning! Psalm 30:5

Owner/ CFO/ Handyman

Started working at Rays in 2017

Education: Life Experience!

Neal enjoys being the Jack of all trades for Rays! The children are his biggest cheerleaders and make him feel like he is a celebrity being he’s the only guy working here!

Assistant Director/Lead Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2013

Education: A.A. Early Childhood Education

Angie’s favorite part of working at Rays is loving on the littles and showing them Jesus in her interactions with them everyday!

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2013

Education: Bachelor’s in Sociology.

Tessa enjoys working at Rays because she loves watching the children grow and develop over the years! In her personal time, she loves to read, find bargains and visit with family and friends.

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2020

Education: Associates Degree in Human Services & Early Childhood Coursework

Kelsey loves watching the children grow and become their true self. She also enjoys growing special connections with the children at Rays!

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2020

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

It rewards Jess’s soul to watch the children grow and explore life through their unique adventures.

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2020

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology & Early Childhood Coursework

Kaitlyn loves watching the children develop & grow and seeing their excitement when she walks into the room each day!

Assistant Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2020

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

Steph’s favorite part of working with the children at Rays is watching them grow and meet developmental milestones. The children also bring her joy through their creativity and unconditional love.

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2020

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

Tassy thoroughly enjoys watching the children play, learn and grow while working at Rays!

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2021

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education with minors in Early Childhood & Instruction, Associates in Early Childhood Education

Emmy loves developing relationships with the children and helping them learn and grow into the people that they are meant to be.

Assistant Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2022

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

Ella loves the stories that the children tell her and the hugs they give!

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2022

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Early Childhood Coursework

Stacey enjoys singing and dancing with the children and watching them grow the gifts that God gave them!

Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2023

Education: Early Childhood Coursework & Courses in Elementary Education

Hailey’s favorite part of working with the children at Rays is their genuine joy and curiosity and their natural love for God.

Chef Extraordinaire

Started working at Rays in 2023

Education: State of WI Food Safety License

Maria loves watching the children learn and grow; changing on a daily basis. She loves all the hugs they give and the hilarious things they say!

Assistant Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2024

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

Mila loves watching the children learn and grow!

Assistant Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2024

Education: Early Childhood Coursework | B.A. in Education (2029)

Hannah loves working at Rays because after a long day at college she gets to come and see faces full of joy! She loves to work with the kids because they always make her days better when she is with them.

Assistant Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2024

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

Claire loves seeing all the children’s different personalities develop.

Director of Christian Education/Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2024

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies & Contemporary Worship, Early Childhood Coursework

Anna loves seeing children grow in their understanding of the world around them. She says that it is so rewarding to play a role in their learning and development. Her favorite part is teaching them about Jesus and music time.

Assistant Teacher

Started working at Rays in 2025

Education: Early Childhood Coursework

Ava enjoys working with the children at Rays because of the fun! She also enjoys seeing the kids grow, learn, and the opportunity to teach them different things in their world. She shares that it has been a very rewarding experience.