MARION COUNTY PARENTS AS TEACHERS
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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
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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!"

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​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!"

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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!
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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.”

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