Meet the staff

Keri is the owner and director of Little Peoples and has worked here for 12 years. Keri, her siblings, and all of her children have gone through the Little Peoples program since it began. In her free time Keri coaches two soccer teams locally and enjoys camping with her family. 

Karel is Little People's head teacher who has taught the Pre-K class here for 38 years. Karel is passionate about teaching and bringing in nature, animals, and music into her teaching. She is also a mother of three, a rabbit 4H leader, and has a small farm that keeps her busy at home. 

Megan has worked at Little Peoples for 9 years at our main center and previous afterschool centers. She is the current preschool teacher at Little Peoples. Her five children have gone through our program and she has loved seeing the same families over the years. 

Kailey has been working at Little Peoples since January 2024, while also working for Grants Pass School District 7. She loves being with family, friends, and enjoying the outdoors. If you don't find her working, you'll find her adventuring with her growing family. 

Kathryn has been working at Little Peoples for over a year now and went here when she was a child. She graduated from Hidden Valley High School and RCC. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her many animals. 

Susie was the owner and director at Little Peoples for 27 years and is now a substitute here. She had the honor of teaching multiple generations including her own children and grandchildren. Over the years Susie has been a 4H leader, coach, and PTA president.