Staff
Director
Carrie Haskins
Carrie has been a dedicated member of the Firefly Preschool Team since 2022. Prior to joining Firefly, Carrie has had careers as an elementary school counselor, an infant/early childhood mental health assessor, as well as served as the director of a supplemental education program in Chicago. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an undergraduate degree in sociology from Miami University.
Carrie believes that secure, respectful and caring relationships are the heart of successful early childhood programs. When children feel seen, heard, and understood, they are able to approach the world from a lens of joy and wonder. When families see themselves reflected in the school’s spaces, values, books and programming, they are able to feel connected with the teachers and together they become partners. Additionally, Carrie views play as an essential part of growth and development as it provides meaningful opportunities to build children’s social/emotional skills, self-efficacy and resilience.
Teacher
Kristin Casper
Kristin Casper is a dedicated and passionate educator with over a decade of experience in the field of music education. She holds a Bachelor of Music from St. Norbert College and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Kristin also serves as the Vice President of the Michibago Music Teachers Association and is a member of the National Association for Music Education and regularly attends workshops on music education to integrate the latest research into her methods. Kristin also runs an active private studio in the Sheboygan area where she teaches piano, preschool music classes, and group music classes for homeschool students. Kristin loves to blend her love of music, environmental exploration, and play-based learning to provide students with sensory-rich experiences that create an educational foundation for students and their families that will last a lifetime!
Teacher
Brittany Adams
Brittany is a certified childcare teacher and Master Naturalist. She has spent the last 3 years learning alongside children of all ages as an Environmental Educator. She has a passion for nature and play-based learning and recognizes the important role outdoor play and exploration has on the physical, emotional, and social development of children. Brittany is excited to continue to inspire children to explore and learn from nature, no matter the weather, and get a little messy along the way.
Brittany lives in Sheboygan with her husband Garrett, their sons Parker (12) and Milo (7), and their rescue dog Brewer. In her free time, she enjoys curling up with a good book, camping, hiking and enjoying the outdoors in all four seasons.
Testimonial
Numbers and letters are well covered but Firefly Preschool provides so much more than that: science centers, emotional intelligence, cultures and holidays, and the list goes on and on. I was so pleased with the experience that it was an easy decision to send my second child here as well. Firefly was a wonderful way for my kids to start their school journey.
Mission Statement
We are a child centered preschool that fosters the unique and wonderful light inside each child so that they may shine brightly and share their light with the world. At Firefly Preschool, we welcome and affirm all children and families. We care for the environment, nurture our relationships with others, and grow our brains, bodies, hearts and spirits.
Sarah Goeckermann
