Mission Statement
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Who We Serve
Parents as Teachers is designed to assist ALL FAMILIES in Marion County with children from birth to age three in becoming their children's first teachers. Serving families USD 397, USD 398, USD 408, USD 410, and USD 411.
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Who We Serve
Parents as Teachers is designed to assist ALL FAMILIES in Marion County with children from birth to age three in becoming their children's first teachers. Serving families USD 397, USD 398, USD 408, USD 410, and USD 411.
Meet The Educators
Brandi Hein- Parent Educator
Brandi has been with PAT since November 2015. Brandi received a Bachelor's of Science in Education Degree from Baker University. She has 9 years of elementary experience. She also ran a home daycare for 7 years. In her free time, Brandi likes spending time with her husband and their four children. They enjoy reading, sports, camping, movies, the zoo, and relaxing together. "I feel so honored to be able to be a part of the lives of families all over Marion County. Celebrating and experiencing with them all the ups and downs of parenting is a joy like no other!"
Brandi has been with PAT since November 2015. Brandi received a Bachelor's of Science in Education Degree from Baker University. She has 9 years of elementary experience. She also ran a home daycare for 7 years. In her free time, Brandi likes spending time with her husband and their four children. They enjoy reading, sports, camping, movies, the zoo, and relaxing together. "I feel so honored to be able to be a part of the lives of families all over Marion County. Celebrating and experiencing with them all the ups and downs of parenting is a joy like no other!"
Becky Suderman- Coordinator & Educator
Becky has been with Marion County PAT since April 2008. She graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Family Studies. She was a classroom teacher for 7 years and then decided to become a stay-at home mommy after the birth of her second child. "I cannot think of anything I love more than working with children and their parents! It is such a joy and privilege to watch them grow and change!"
Becky has been with Marion County PAT since April 2008. She graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Family Studies. She was a classroom teacher for 7 years and then decided to become a stay-at home mommy after the birth of her second child. "I cannot think of anything I love more than working with children and their parents! It is such a joy and privilege to watch them grow and change!"
Sommer Lowery - Parent Educator
Hi! I am Sommer Lowery. I moved to Marion County in November. I lived in Thailand for the previous nine years and Hays, Kansas, prior to that. I am a mom to seven kiddos and wife to the pastor of Aulne Bible Church. I love spending time with my family! I am a new Parent Educator with Parents as Teachers. I am looking forward to partnering with other parents in Marion County!
Hi! I am Sommer Lowery. I moved to Marion County in November. I lived in Thailand for the previous nine years and Hays, Kansas, prior to that. I am a mom to seven kiddos and wife to the pastor of Aulne Bible Church. I love spending time with my family! I am a new Parent Educator with Parents as Teachers. I am looking forward to partnering with other parents in Marion County!
Holly Nickel - Parent Educator
Holly has been involved in the past 5 years subbing as a para in USD 410 district and other districts around Marion County. She has focused on being a stay at home mom through the years and has enjoyed the blessings of watching her children grow. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and loves anything to do with music! “My passion has always been working with and creating relationships with children and families. My goal is to impact our children and community in a positive way that helps our community learn and grow for a better future.”
Holly has been involved in the past 5 years subbing as a para in USD 410 district and other districts around Marion County. She has focused on being a stay at home mom through the years and has enjoyed the blessings of watching her children grow. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and loves anything to do with music! “My passion has always been working with and creating relationships with children and families. My goal is to impact our children and community in a positive way that helps our community learn and grow for a better future.”
