dr. shelta richardson
​​Director (Interim)

Shelta has worked with OSELC  for about 18 years as a consultant and now holds the director position. She completed her Doctorate in Education, MED, and MBA.  Recently, she became a certified "Expert Trainer" with the state of Minnesota. Prior to working at OSELC, Shelta has worked for 28 years in the ECE field in both corporate and faith-based schools. She is passionate about Christian education and women's leadership.

Lanae Arneson
​Assistant Director

Lanae joined OSELC in September 2024. She has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and special education from University of MN - Duluth. Lanae was an early childhood special education teacher, a preschool teacher, a nanny, involved in children's ministry, and the office manager of a construction company before landing here where she can utilize all of her experiences. In her free time, Lanae enjoys crocheting and winning at Cribbage against her husband.
 

Mrs. MARY ANN
​Assistant in Managment (AIM)

Mary Ann, better known as Mrs. K during the day here has a BS in Elementary Education which she received from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.  Since that point she taught 4 years as a kindergarten teacher, first grade for 1 year, third and fourth grades for 9 years before landing here at OSELC.  Mrs. K has been teaching PreK at OSELC since 2010.  When not at school Mrs.K enjoys spending time with her husband and traveling.  She has 3 sons named, Hans, Markus, and Martin.  She is in education because she enjoys teaching kids, and seeing the world of knowledge come to life in them.

Miss tammy 
Food Program Coordinator.​

Miss Tammy has been has been working at Our Savior Early Learning Center since 2017.  She graduated from Babbitt High School and spent many years working in retail.  She has 10 grandchildren ranging from 3-19 years in age.  Miss Tammy enjoys working with the children each day and our students love when she brings in her special books to read to them!

​OUR LEAD TEACHERS

MISS TERESA
​INFANT LEAD TACHER

MISS JANE
​TODDLER LEAD TACHER

Miss Lydia JOY
TWO'S LEAD TEACHER

Mrs. Johnson 
 Preschool 3s Teacher

MISS SARAH
 PRE-K LEAD TEACHER

MISS CATE
 PRE-K LEAD TEACHER