Gwen Ravenhorst

Hello! Welcome to Stewartville Early Childhood! I am beyond excited for school year 2025/2026!

This is my first year as a teacher. I will be serving students in several of the classrooms as an early childhood special education teacher. For the past few years, I have been in the classroom as a special education paraprofessional and a substitute teacher. I have subbed in ALL of the schools in the Stewartville school district. Each school and student is unique, and I have enjoyed all of my experiences at each of the schools and getting to know students, ages 3 years to 18+ years! 

I was born and raised in the Stewartville area, other than a few elementary years in St. Peter, MN. I graduated from Stewartville High School. My associates and bachelors degrees are in business administration. I am currently well into earning my masters degree in teaching. Prior to working in the schools, I was a licensed childcare provider (10 years) while my children were home, and as an administrator for the chamber of commerce in Stewartville (12 years). I love to volunteer, and my main volunteer role is a girl scout leader for a troop of Stewartville girls in 12th grade. I have been leading this troop since its conception in their kindergarten year. 

I am married to Ryan, and we have been together since high school. We will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this September. We have two children, a son and a daughter. Our son, Burkely, is in his last semester in college studying to be a music teacher. Our daughter, Greta, is a senior in high school and will be attending college next year for wildlife management. 

Besides teaching and hanging out with amazing kids, I love to spend time with my family and friends in the outdoors, mainly kayaking. I am passionate about gardening, traveling, reading, volunteering, and learning. I also teach community education classes in cooking, baking, and nature courses/camps. 

Current Class Times Through November Office Hours Through November

Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-11am Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-8:15am & 2:45pm-3:30pm

Monday - Friday: 12pm-2:30pm Friday: 7:30am-11am & 2:45pm-3:30pm