My name is Ms. Dakota. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, all girls and committed to my now husband for 17 years. We have a family farm where I am able to enjoy spending time with all of our animals, which fills my heart. I have always had a strong connection to animals and children. Previously, I was employed at K&R Wholesale as a Senior Branch Manager, with a total of 10 years in executive management experience. While I enjoyed the work, I love spending time shaping young minds and felt called to take another path. This led me to The Growing Tree, where I instantly felt at home. Children’s brains develop rapidly from age 2-3 years old and I feel honored to be able to help children learn and grow during such formative years.