Meet Our Staff

Our teachers are early childhood educated—many through a formal University—while others are seeking an associates degree in child development. The staff at David's doesn't consider this a job—but a calling. We work for the great Lord Jesus Christ, and through His love we serve these children. It is an honor to be part of this ministry.

We gladly open our doors and our hearts to all children and families in our community. See our Services page for our offerings, or contact us for more information. It is an honor to hear from you.

Julie Sventek

Julie Sventek
Director
Biography

About Julie Sventek

My love for teaching started as a young girl. Using old text books I received from my teachers, I would go home and play school with my friends. I suppose you could say I have always been an aspiring teacher. While growing up in St. Mathew’s Church I spent many of my adolescent years working in the nursery, teaching Sunday school as well as Vacation Bible School. I have many wonderful memories of St. Mathew’s, and I am extremely passionate of the church as a whole. After working as an aide for multiple years, I decided that childcare was my calling, and I wanted to pursue my education in order to become a teacher. After finishing Early Childhood Development classes at Anoka Technical College in 1996, I continued working at three different centers for a total of 18 years in childcare. In 2001 I was informed by a previous director that a new daycare was opening at St. Mathew’s Church; all I knew is we had some serious competition, and I wanted to be a part of it! Following God’s path brought me to DCLC in the fall of 2005; this was a blessing. Working at David’s has been by far the most fulfilling daycare center I have been a part of, and I am extremely grateful and blessed to be here. Julie’s favorite Bible verse: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
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Samantha Struzyk

Samantha Struzyk
Assistant Director/Preschool Teacher
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About Samantha Struzyk

Samantha started at DCLC in December of 2006, following high school. She has taken childcare career classes and child guidance classes and had hands-on experience in her grandmother's home daycare. She loves working with children because each day brings new experiences. Sam is working on finishing a 4-year degree in early childhood through Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Metropolitan State University. Samantha's favorite Bible story is that of Jonah and the Whale, because it teaches us that God is always with us and does not give up on us even during our rebellious periods in life.
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Linda Dotseth

Linda Dotseth
Infant Teacher
Biography

About Linda Dotseth

Linda started working at DCLC in October 2012.
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Eliane Shimada

Eliane Shimada
Infant Teacher
Biography

About Eliane Shimada

Eliane returned to working at DCLC in July of 2021.
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Tabby Nyberg

Tabby Nyberg
Lead Preschool Teacher
Biography

About Tabby Nyberg

Tabby started working at DCLC in November of 2003. She has over 18 years of experience in the Early Childhood Field; most specifically the Toddler classroom. She completed a teaching certificate at the Professional Career Development Institute and is pursuing her Child Development Associate Degree. She especially feels that the Toddler age is the most rewarding. She speaks of seeing many “firsts” in regards to their cognitive milestones. “There is nothing like seeing them do something for the first time, especially when you have been working on it for awhile. All of a sudden they get it and it is fabulous! Tabby's favorite Bible story is about Creation (in Genesis). She loves to teach the toddlers this story because it is fun for them and easy to understand. She reports however that David and Goliath are still the all time favorite for this age group.
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Noelle Eckert

Noelle Eckert
Floating Teacher
Biography

About Noelle Eckert

Noelle started working at DCLC in February of 2023.
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Shelly Record-White

Shelly Record-White
Toddler Teacher
Biography

About Shelly Record-White

Shelly started working at DCLC in March 2025.
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Shaun Sivinski

Shaun Sivinski
Floating Teacher
Biography

About Shaun Sivinski

Shaun started working at DCLC in March 2025.
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Amanda Arnold

Amanda Arnold
Floating Aide
Biography

About Amanda Arnold

Amanda started working at DCLC in June 2024.
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Traci Arnold

Traci Arnold
Floating Experience Aide
Biography

About Traci Arnold

Traci has been with DCLC since December of 2007. Traci had served as a classroom Aide in various programs for over 8 years prior to coming to here. Her favorite Bible story is Jonah and the whale. She feels this story demonstrates God willingness to release people from their current dilemma’s when an attitude of submitting to a Divine authority is present.
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Brandy Connell

Brandy Connell
PM Floating Aide
Biography

About Brandy Connell

Brandy starting working at DCLC in January of 2024.
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Emma Pelletier

Emma Pelletier
Preschool Aide
Biography

About Emma Pelletier

Emma started working at DCLC in April 2025.
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Keylee Stout

Keylee Stout
PM Floating Aide
Biography

About Keylee Stout

Keylee started working at DCLC in November 2024.
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