Meet the Staff

Administrative Staff

Dawn Berkenstock, Director

Dawn Berkenstock
  • M.S. in early childhood education from Indiana University
  • B.A. in speech and hearing sciences from Indiana University
  • CCC staff member since 2000

"I am proud to have been part of the CCC community for over 20 years. Through my experiences as a teacher, assistant director and now, director, I have witnessed the impact of building strong relationships with children and their families. These relationships are foundational to a supportive, learning environment for children, families and staff. I am happy to be part of a program that helps to provide a foundational start for life-long learning."


Sara Rush, Assistant Director

Sara Rush
  • M.S. in elementary education from Indiana University
  • B.A. in secondary education from Indiana University
  • CCC staff member since 2002

"This is a very fulfilling career.  I have moved from part-time teacher’s aide to full-time co-teacher, and now to assistant director.  The staff here are collaborative and invested in the early childhood field.  I enjoy getting to know all our families and spending time with the children in each classroom."


Sandra Porter

Sandra Porter
  • B.A. degree in Psychology from Indiana University
  • CCC staff member since October 2018

"I appreciate the opportunity I have to support the teachers, staff, and families in providing a safe, stimulating and positive environment for the children."


Preschool Staff

Lauren Geiss
Lauren Geiss
  • B.S. in education and human development/family studies from Indiana University
  • CCC staff member since 2018

"I love working with children every day to watch them grow and we can experience new opportunities together. I enjoy building those strong relationships with the children, families and CCC staff."


Karen Hahn
Karen Hahn
  • M.S. in early childhood education from Indiana University
  • B.A. in elementary education from Hanover College
  • CCC staff member since 2008

"I enjoy working with young children because I have the privilege to watch children grow and make discoveries early."


Samantha Kimbro
Samantha Kimbro
  • B.A. in elementary education from Ball State University
  • CCC staff member since 2017

"Being able to see the growth every day through play and exploration is the most rewarding part of working with preschool age children. The idea that children learn so much through play and create the world around them is what drew me into working in this field upon graduation. Every day is different, and children count on us to help them question, explore, and create."


Michiru Oleson
Michiru Oleson
  • M.S. (2009) in early childhood education from Indiana University
  • B.S. in education from Glenville State College
  • A.S. in social work (child welfare) from Shukutoku Junior College in Japan
  • CCC staff member since 2003

"I love helping children develop their social and emotional selves. I also enjoy studying about our Bloomington community with our children."