Our Management Team
Jamie Ballowe Ratliff &
husband, Keith Ratliff
Owners / Director
Jamie has over 30 years of experience in the early childhood field, having worked as a nanny, owner of an in-home state licensed preschool program, a preschool teacher, and preschool director. She holds 2 master's degrees; one in family and human development and another in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in early childhood. Jamie has long term plans to pursue a doctorate in leadership. MK has been her home for 20 years now, and can’t see herself anywhere else!
Keith ensures all things work as expected at MK, running maintenance, making improvements, and ensuring our endless list of event builds are completed to perfection!
Keith and Jamie have 5 children, ranging in ages from 5-26 years. They enjoy traveling abroad, going on mission trips, hanging our at home on their little farm, and spending time with family and friends.
Kathy Gipson
Assistant Director / Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Catherine Doenges
Administrative Assistant
Crystal Lopez
Evening Manager
Teachers and Support Staff
Our teachers are experienced, trained, and passionate about their jobs.
Our teaching staff receive ongoing professional development each year,
and remain current in CPR/First Aid certification, and work hard to follow best practices in the early childhood field.
Looking for a fun and exciting career in early childhood education? Apply today!