Education/Degrees

BA Early Childcare/Special Education

About Me

Hello! I’m Tami VanGruensven, Manager of Little Saints. I have more than 20 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, including running a licensed family child care for 16 years and teaching first and second grade at Father Allouez School. I have been a part of Little Saints for five years and was proud to help grow the program from serving GRACE employees’
children to supporting families across the GRACE community, more than doubling enrollment along the way.

I hold multiple Wisconsin Registry credentials and degrees in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. My husband and I have been married for more than 32 years, and we have two adult sons and three grandchildren—two adventurous grandsons, Briar and Brex, and my first granddaughter, Ellie. We also have a one-year-old puppy named Minnie who keeps us busy! I love being with my family and spending as much time as I can with my grandchildren.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies, and taking walks. I am passionate about providing a nurturing, high-quality environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported every day. I look forward to getting to know the children and their families at Little Saints—it is incredibly rewarding to watch them learn and grow, and I am grateful to be part of the continued growth and success of the program.