Hi I’m Kirsten! Welcome to Bottineau Children’s Academy! Here is a little bit about me! I am originally from Milaca, MN. I have three boys and one dog. My favorite childhood memory is camping at KOA Mt. Rushmore! I love Mexican Food and chocolate. My favorite colors are black and pink. I am so excited to meet you!

Hello! I’m Steph. I have two children Morgan and Max. I have a dog, a cat and a gecko. I love concerts, traveling, camping and doing embroidery. I am the only child and absolutely loved when my “out of town” cousins would come visit us! I have been in North Dakota for 13 years now. My favorite color is blue. I love anything with lots of veggies and I have never had cottage cheese or corndogs!

Hello! I’m Kalinda. I am originally from Antler, ND but have lived just outside of Bottineau for 10 years with my farming family. I have two children, Phoenix and Cooper. I am the ECSE teacher at Bottineau Elementary. My favorite color is purple. My favorite food is lasagna. I enjoy coffee, helping my husband farm, playing with my kids, and crafting. While I have many childhood memories from the farm I grew up on, two of the most cherished are feeding cows with my dad in the tractor and harvest time with my whole family.

Hi I’m Jenna. I am from Bottineau. I enjoy going to the gym, going on walks with my sister and being with my friends. I have two cats; Kicker and Mittens. My favorite color is Pink. My favorite food is steak. I have lots of memories as a child, but the one that stands out most was when my family took a trip to Disneyland!

Hi, I am Ashlyn! Born and raised in Bottineau, I love small-town life. I have worked in daycare centers and home daycares, always passionate about caring for children. I enjoy reading, thrifting, music, and coffee. As one of 10 siblings, I am a proud aunt to many. Fun fact—I was in a commercial as a child!

Hi, I’m Shelby! I am from Bottineau and have two children, Haisley and Mason. I love coffee, being outside, listening to music and hunting. I have three dogs; Oakley, Chester and Ava, one cat Gemma as well as two horses; Princess and Baylee. My favorite foods are Steak and Asian food. I also love the color purple. I remember a big trip we took as a family to the Black Hills, it was so beautiful!

Hi, I’m Katja! I am originally from near Kramer, but now live with my family in Westhope. I have one son Theodore. I have two dogs; Cash and Sissy and one cat Pepper. In my spare time I love to attend sporting events! I enjoy football and basketball! GO SIOUX! I also enjoy crocheting, being outside and at the pool. My favorite color is green. My favorite food is Brisket. Growing up I loved being able to go skiing at BWP with my friends and siblings!

I’m a Seattle native who, after 15 years in North Dakota, chose to make Bottineau home for my family. During my time in Fargo, I fostered 22 children and adopted one, but being a mom to my son is my greatest joy. Beyond parenting, I run North Dakota’s only nonprofit exotic animal rescue and help with Bottineau’s Trap, Neuter, Release program for feral cats. I enjoy football, camping, gardening, cooking, scrapbooking, and time with loved ones in my free time.

Hi! I’m Penny. I am from Bottineau. I have a son Brandon and a daughter Stephanie, as well as eight grandkids! I love animals, especially my lab doddle dog Willow and cat Ninja. I enjoy doing crafts in my free time. My favorite color is teal. My favorite food is chocolate. I have many fond memories from my childhood, but my favorite times were when we played games outside with the neighbor kids!

Hello! I’m Naomi. I am from Bottineau, ND. I have two dogs, a miniature wiener dog and a springer lab. In my spare time I love to play basketball and golf, as well as spend time with my friends. My favorite food is Popcorn. My favorite color is pink. One of my favorite memories from my childhood is going to the Taylor Swift concert!

Hi there, I’m Taisyn. I am from Bottineau. I love golfing, rec volleyball, traveling and being at the lake. I have a daughter, Aliana and a dog named Luna. My favorite food is chicken alfredo with broccoli. My favorite color is pink. I have many memories as a child, but my favorite would be visiting the Peace Gardens with my Great- Grandma Mae.

Hello there! I am so glad to be here! My favorite color is blue. My favorite foods are pasta, pizza and chocolate! Family is really important to me! We are a racing family, so you will find me at the track most weekends! My favorite memory of my childhood is starting school!

Hello, my name is Brenda. My husband and I moved to Bottineau in 2011. I have been in the food and grocery business most of my life. I help with animal rescue as well when I can! I love to cook and read.

Hello there I’m Mary. I am so glad to be here! I am originally from Fargo. I enjoy reading, doing word searches as well as board and card games and taking walks. My favorite food is venison steak. My favorite color is blue. My favorite memory from my childhood was when we took a train to Washington, D.C to visit relatives and got the opportunity to sightsee and walk through Air Force One!