Meet the Staff

Kera Birkeland - Mountain Green Kids Club Owner and Staff Member

Kera has been happily married to her husband Lars for over 12 years.  Kera and Lars love living in Morgan County and are excited to be part of Morgan's business  community. Lars is the Manager and Vice President at Zions Bank, South Ogden location and he volunteers for the Morgan High baseball program.  Kera is the mother of 5, she and Lars have been foster parents to many children in Utah.  Kera received her education at Brigham Young University. Kera has always loved children and is thrilled to be providing a safe and fun environment for the children in our area. Kera was recently awarded the "2013 Morgan County Young Mother Of The Year" award by the Utah Mothers Association, a branch of the American Mothers, Inc. Because of her work strengthening families through foster care and peer parenting, Kera was also selected to serve on the State Board of American Mothers.




Natalie Buttars - Child Care Staff Member and Billing Expert

 
Natalie is a happy mother of 2 and lives in Mountain Green. She received her Bachelors Degree in Communication from Weber State University, where she enjoyed taking many child development classes. A self-proclaimed "nerd to the core," she loves everything about the sciences, and loves teaching kids to foster their own curiosity and build a love of learning. She also enjoys art and music, and loves to combine learning with laughter. Natalie believes in building kids up and encouraging them to do the same with each other. She loves to see a child's self-confidence grow. She and her husband Rhett enjoy skiing, hiking, camping, boating, and spending time with family and good friends.






Abbey Randall- Child Care Staff Member, Senior Aide


Abbey grew up in Morgan County.  She has been working with children since graduating from Morgan High.  Abbey loves children and children are drawn to her.  She is remarkably patient with the kids and she is always happy.





  Connie Maughan - Child Care Staff Member and Activities Coordinator

Connie is an excellent addition to the kids club. Before the kids get off the bus from school you will find Connie setting her after school room up with snacks, games and activities.  Connie brings the kids in off the bus and has them wash their hands and have a snack.  After snack they all get to work on home work. After home work there is time for reading and games. Connie is known for her awesome "activities" and crafts she finds on pintrest.    




Anne Dewsnup- Senior Child Care Staff Member


Anne Dewsnup is a new addition to Mountain Green Kids Club. Anne has lived in Morgan County now for a year and a half and absolutely loves it here. Currently Anne is attending school at Weber State University to become a Child Psychologist and work with children with disabilities. Anne also owns and manages Autumn Creek Equestrian here in Morgan, which is a lesson and training program for horses and riders. Anne has been a professional competitor now for about ten years and wishes to continue on to higher levels and take her company to the next level as well. Anne loves working with the younger kiddos and thrives on seeing their confidence grow in every situation that they encounter. As a trainer Anne takes a team of young riders to shows inside the State of Utah as well as out of State. Being able to help kids self-confidence and self-image is a trait she excels in.









Heidi Williams- Tumbling Instructor

"Hi, my name is Heidi Williams. Originally from Rexburg, Idaho, and most recently from North Salt Lake, my family and I moved to Mountain Green 8 months ago and we abs...olutely LOVE it here! My husband (Pat) and I have 4 kiddos, three boys and a girl, ranging in age from 3 to 10. I have been on gymnastics and dance teams through my childhood and into High school, and then, while attending BYU, I had the opportunity to teach tumbling at The Little Gym in Draper, UT. I instructed ages 2-12 that included floor exercise, bars, beam, and sports skills. I really enjoyed seeing my students learn new skills, gain confidence and get great exercise! I am thrilled with the chance to teach again…Tumbling Rocks!!"










  Chris WallaceDance Instructor

Chris's love for classical ballet began with her first class at age three. She has danced with Mountain West Ballet, preformed in Ballet West's Nutcracker, is a graduate from Bountiful School of Ballet, studied at Dixie College, WSU, and was a student and teachers apprentice at The Ballet Centre in Murray. Chris is excited to share her love for ballet with the kids in Morgan County!