Tiny Green Trees
Executive Director
Ms. Kelly Aubin Belot and her husband Jeremy Belot own and created Tiny Green Trees for their children. They have three boys and have lived in both of the Tiny Green Trees neighborhoods. Kelly has her Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, a Master’s degree in Studio Art and a second Master’s degree in Education. She taught in the public school system for 16 years as a high school educator and as an adjunct instructor at Alverno College for 2 years. She has studied many different educational philosophies and has an appreciation for a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle. She considers herself a lifetime learner, and artist and activist as well as an environmental enthusiast.
Director
Story Hill Location
Ms Kaisee has been the co-director of Tiny Green Trees since July 2019 after working as a Lead Teacher in Suite Pea (preschool classroom). She has been in early childhood education since 2015. Miss Kaisee received her Masters degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Learning and Development from UW-Milwaukee. She has fallen in love with nature-based education and frequently attends continuing education opportunities related to this field. Miss Kaisee’s favorite activity to lead with the children is tree climbing. She enjoys watching the children explore their limits and boundaries, while listening to the expectations set by the lead teacher. In her free time, Miss Kaisee enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, rock climbing, photography, and traveling to new places.
Operations Manager
Story Hill Location
Jenny Walker holds a degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, which has provided a strong foundation for my educational journey. Since 2006, she has nurtured a deep love for Early Childhood Education. She began her career as a preschool teacher, and as time progressed she managed smaller centers, and then corporate centers. Jenny is originally from the Milwaukee area, lived in Fox Lake, Mauston, Minnesota, and now enjoy the beauty of the Milwaukee area once again. Here, she has found joy in both my professional and personal life. She spends her spare time exploring the great outdoors with her family—whether it’s hiking, fishing, camping, downhill skiing, boating, or ATVing, she loves creating lasting memories. In addition to our outdoor adventures, Jenny enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing games, solving puzzles, gardening, and traveling. Her passions include connecting with people, fostering growth, learning from one another, and building a strong foundation for our future through the children we educate.
Assistant Director / Teacher
Story Hill Location
Ms. Thomesha was born in Chicago, IL. She has been caring for children for over 17+ years and is a Master Trainer of Teachers following her successful completion of the Department of Workforce Development Apprenticeship Program. She has decided to continue her passion for working with children by setting her goal to complete an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education at MATC. Ms. Thomesha also grew her skill set by obtaining a certificate for the new course “Urban Nature Based Early Childhood Education” at Alverno, taught by Mr. Matt Flower from the Urban Ecology Center. Aside from her role as a teacher of all ages and stages, Thomesha is the mother of three daughters Aviona, Jahniece, and Jia as well as grandmother!
After many years in the field and working within schools with different curricular approaches she has developed an appreciation for working outside, in nature, with nature, and for nature. She understands the importance of child development and how children have a natural instinct to love the outdoors and all it offers.
Bookkeeper/HR Specialist
Story Hill Location
Christine Rollins has been our contracted bookkeeper/payroll specialist since 2018. This year she will be joining our TGT Admin team as our HR Specialist working on site two days a week. She owns her business in the Lake Country area where she provides Bookkeeping and Payroll Services to small business owners. Chris is also enthusiastic about the nature-based childcare we offer, as she has worked previously as Director of Religious Education for Children at a Unitarian Universalist Church which used the Spirit Play (Montessori inspired) curriculum that she was trained in. Chris is also a licensed wedding officiant in the state of Wisconsin and has officiated at several local weddings in recent years. Recently, Chris followed a dream she has had for many years, and she is now a Vintage Goods dealer with two booths at the Fox Lake Country Antique Mall in her hometown of Oconomowoc, WI. Her Vintage business is called Fern Finds Vintage. When not doing any of the previous things listed above… Chris enjoys gardening, biking, live music, true crime podcasts, cooking & she currently facilitates a community Craft & Chat event monthly in the Lake Country area. She has a 21-year-old daughter who is a UW Badger at Madison and a 13-year-old cat named Maxie.
Christine works remotely most days so please feel free to email her at admin@tinygreentrees.com if you have any questions regarding your monthly invoices.