Meet Our Staff

Almost Home is owned and operated by a Registered Nurse. We are proud to hire teachers with advanced education and training and experienced parents.  Most importantly, our staff are chosen for their positive attitude, sense of humor and sheer joy of childhood. 

Toni Poling

Toni Poling, RN, BS

Secondary Education, Owner,  Critical Care RN, Certified: ACLS, PALS, TNCC. Instructor of:  First Aid/ CPR/ Communicable Disease.  Mom of 2
Jennifer Stump

Jennifer Stump, BA

Child Dev/Psychology
Administrator
Certified: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse, Communicable Disease, Mom of 2
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Jenny Burnett, BS

Early Childhood Education
Administrator
Certified: First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse. Communicable Disease, Mom of 1
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Elizabeth Turner, AD

Early Childhood Education
Lead Teacher PreK 2 
Certified in First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse, Communicable Disease
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Haley Kersting

Lead Toddler Teacher
Certified in First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse, Communicable Disease
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Julia Sondergeld, BS

Early Childhood Education
Lead One Year Old Teacher
Certified in First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse, Communicable Disease