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!"
Kasey Gooch - Parent Educator
Kasey graduated from Newman University in 2000 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Although she began her career working with adults, she transitioned into the field of pediatrics in 2013 and has been working with children ever since. She enjoys seeing the excitement that families experience as children learn new skills and accomplish their goals! In her spare time Kasey enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, attending their activities, and learning piano. She is very excited to be a part of the Parents as Teachers team for Marion County!
Kasey graduated from Newman University in 2000 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Although she began her career working with adults, she transitioned into the field of pediatrics in 2013 and has been working with children ever since. She enjoys seeing the excitement that families experience as children learn new skills and accomplish their goals! In her spare time Kasey enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children, attending their activities, and learning piano. She is very excited to be a part of the Parents as Teachers team for Marion County!
