Our Staff
We consider your trust in the care of your child to be a most important decision. Our staff is committed to provide a model program with responsive and individualized early education and care.
Becky Ketarkus
Becky is a pediatric nurse at the American Family Children’s Hospital. She has over 7 years of experience working with children in her profession. Prior to this, she worked for two years as an assistant preschool teacher. Becky is mom to three little boys (ages 5 years, 4 years and 2 years).
Jessie Pindilli
Jessie is also a pediatric nurse at the American Family Children’s Hospital. She has been employed there for over 9 years, working with children of many different ages throughout her career. Prior to becoming a nurse, Jessie worked as a nanny for many years. Jessie is mom to two little girls (ages 5 years and 3 years), and a little boy (1 year).
Krista Dignan
Krista is the director at Chicken Soup and Little Chicks Learning Academy. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin Stout. Krista has over 7 years experience working with infants and toddlers as a teacher assistant, a teacher director and a site director/administrator. She also has experience working with mixed-age groups, preschool-aged children and school-aged children. When you come to visit our center, Krista will will give you a tour and answer all your questions.
Several on-call staff members are employeed by Chicken Soup. They are all students in early childhood education at colleges and universities in and around Madison.
If you have questions about our program, staff or employment opportunities, we welcome your inquiries.