Meet the Teacher

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Hello

Hello!

My name is Cierra Wicka (Stehlik). I was born and raised in Libby, Montana until my sophomore year in high school when my family moved to Post Falls, Idaho.

After I graduated high school, I moved back to Libby to help with my dad's family business. Over time, I started a family of my own. I have three amazing boys named Remington (8), Benson (6), and Cannon (0).

My dream of working to provide for my family while being able to raise my babies is the driving force behind why I created Mountain Kids Discovery.

Educational Experience

Here is a little about me and my teaching experience:

2001: My teaching career started at 7 years old, when my younger sister was summoned to play "school".

2007: My love for teaching expanded when I applied for the LES After School Program and was accepted as a student mentor.

2012: After I graduated from Post Falls High School, I moved back to my home town Libby, Montana. I started at Lincoln County Community College to obtain my Associates Degree.

2014: My last semester at LCC was rewarded with a summer teaching opportunity in Minas Gerais, Brazil where I taught English to high school students. In the fall of 2014, after returning from Brazil, I began working at Kasie's Childcare and Learning Center. I simultaneously began my Bachelor's Degree in Education at Western Governors University.

2015: Learning Tree Montessori was created and I successfully ran the school until 2018 when I had my second child.

2017: I student taught with Lacie Farmer in a Kindergarten classroom at Libby Elementary School. My Bachelor's Degree in Education was completed in November 2017.

2019: Mountain Kids Discovery was founded!

Fun Facts

I studied Spanish for 5 years in high school and college.
My hobbies include reading, wakeboarding, skiing, swimming, and traveling.
I was the first person in my family to attend college.
I didn't find out the gender of my kids until they were born - I LOVE surprises!
One bunny, one cat, and five chickens live on the school property. You will see them often!