Meet the Teachers

Ms. Catherine, Lead Educator

Hi I am Catherine Cole and am excited to be joining the team at KECC.  I have been in the field of early childhood education since 2014. I have had roles as a preK teacher and an early interventionist.  I graduated with my bachelors in early childhood education from Fontbonne University.  I also received my masters in early childhood special education from UMSL.

I love to help children grow and learn across all areas of development.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Ms. Heather, Classroom Educator

My name is Ms. Heather, and I have been working with children professionally since 2019.

I have a BA in journalism and previous experience in the field of public relations.

My family and I are devoted animal lovers.  We rescue and foster kittens for St. Louis Pet Rescue and "TNR" (trap, neuter & release) feral cats in association with St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach.

I enjoy being a member of KECC's exceptional team and consider it a privilege to spend my days in the company of children. 

Ms, Sharon, Classroom Educator

Hello! My name is Sharon Palmer and I am excited to be on the KECC Team! I’ve been in the Early Childhood Education field since 2012 and have taught two’s through pre-kindergarten students.  I also have experience working as an assistant with ELL learners and administering academic interventions.

I graduated from the University of Missouri Saint Louis with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a Public Relations Certification.

In July 2025, I entered a certification program to obtain my teaching certification by Spring 2026 along with a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. My goal as an educator is to make a lasting impact on children.

My motto is “a child can learn from you, when they trust you.”