Theresa Berry-Patterson – Owner 

  • Education: Master’s in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
  • Experience: I have been around children my entire life. I have worked in the early childhood field since 2006.
  • Started at Berry Patch in September 2006

I enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors. I enjoy most being a mother of four wonderful daughters. 

Miss Tessa 

  • Education: Some college credits, but will be returning to further my education.
  • Experience: I have two children of my own and have worked with children for years
  • Started at Berry Patch in January 2022

I enjoy being outside and going on adventures 

Miss Michelle

  • Education: BA in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development.
  • Experience: I have three children of my own and have been in the early childhood field for over ten years.
  • Started at Berry Patch in September 2022

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am a huge Cardinals fan and enjoy watching most sports. Most times you will find me playing outside with my children. 

Miss Hannah

  • Education: AA in General Studies 
  • Experience: I have worked in the early childhood field since 2016
  • Started at Berry Patch in August 2023

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy Fall, Halloween, Music, and going to Concerts. 

Miss Katherine

  • Education: AA in General Studies from STL CC
  • Experience: I have worked in the early childhood field since 2013
  • Started at Berry Patch in July 2023

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy Fall, Halloween, Music, and going to Concerts. 

Miss Nataliia

  • Education: Masters in Physical Education in Ukraine 
  • Experience: I worked in an elementary school for 14 years as a physical education teacher. I also have two children of my own.
  • Started at the Berry Patch in December of 2022

 

Miss Nadina

  • Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Maryville University.
  • Experience: I have worked with children since 2006
  • Started at the Berry Patch in March of 2006.

Miss Nadina enjoys building relationships with the children. She also enjoys scrapbooking when she is not at work.

Miss Bethany

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State. 
  • Experience: I worked at another center for over 4 years. I also was a nanny for multiple years.
  • I started at Berry Patch in January 2021. 

I enjoy being outside with my family, taking walks with m dog pretzel. I also enjoy camping, going to the lake, traveling, and game nights. 

Miss Julie 

  • Education: Master’s in Early Childhood Education from Arkansas State University.
  • Experience:  Worked as a first and third grade teacher for 4 years in Arkansas.
  • Started at the Berry Patch in December of 1988.

Miss Julie enjoys reading mystery books.

Miss Mickey 

  • Education: BA Degree
  • Experience: Raised her children and enjoys her grandchildren
  • Started at Berry Patch in 2020

Miss Jess

  • Education: CDA in Dental assisting
  • Experience: I worked 13 years with Webster Groves School District as a substitute. I worked with their after care program and summer enrichment program. I was able to work in all 7 elementary schools and the 2 year old room at ECEC.
  • I started at Berry Patch in February 2022.

I enjoy art, music, and the natural world. I have played the clarinet, ukulele, piano, and guitar. My favorite thing to do is kayaking in the summer, hiking, and walking my two dogs! 

Miss Laura 

  • Education: Masters in Early Childhood 
  • Experience: I am a mother and have been in the field for 10+ years
  • Started at Berry Patch in January 2023

I enjoy spending time with my family.

Miss Kim – Substitute Teacher 

  • Education: CDA Certification
  • Experience: Has worked with children since 2003
  • Started at Berry Patch in February 2023

I enjoy reading and spending time with my husband and family. 

Miss Allison – Infant Teacher 

  • Education: Currently in school for a Psychology degree.
  • I started at Berry Patch in October 2020

I enjoy working with children and spending time with friends and family. 

Miss Allison – Infant Teacher 

  • Education: Currently in school for a Psychology degree.
  • I started at Berry Patch in October 2020

I enjoy working with children and spending time with friends and family. 

Miss Malorie

  • Education: I am returning to school to get my degree in Early Childhood Education. 
  • Experience: I have been babysat for many years and worked with children since 2020
  • I started at Berry Patch in June 2021

 

Miss Amanda 

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Art Education
  • Experience: I was an Art Teacher in Brazil where I worked with children ages 5-12 years old. I was also an assistant teacher in a Montessorian daycare working with two year old children. 
  • I started at Berry Patch in October 2021

I enjoy playing with the children outside, doing art projects, and singing and dancing in the classroom. 

Miss Jena

  • I started at Berry Patch in February 2019

Miss Carolyn – Substitute Teacher 

  • Education: Bachelor Degree from Missouri Baptist
  • Experience: Has worked with children since 1998
  • Started at Berry Patch in 1998

Miss Tiffany

  • Education: I have my high school diploma as well as completed cosmetology school. 
  • Experience: I have two children of my own and have worked with children for multiple years. 
  • Started at Berry Patch in February of 2020

I enjoy spending time with my two boys, hockey games, and arts and crafts.