Teachers

Iris Mascio

Director

iris.mascio@betshalom.org

Iris grew up in Northeast Ohio with her parents and two younger sisters. She attended Miami University of Ohio for her BA in History and attended Kent State University for her MAT in Social Studies. She is currently working on her MA in History through the University of Nebraska. Iris is a married mother of six whose husband works for Target. She has also previously lived and worked in Michigan as a Toddler and Pre-K teacher. Her work experience in Minnesota includes Assistant Director at Kindercare and Huntington Learning Centers as well as a Center Director of 5 years at Linkage Childcare in Minneapolis. Iris enjoys spending time with kids of all ages and believes that an honest and caring relationship between children, teachers, and parents is vital during these early formative years.

Sarah Eckholm

Infant Teacher

Sarah grew up in Golden Valley and attended Hamline University in St Paul. She received a BA in Philosophy and a minor in Legal Studies. She has had a multitude of different jobs ranging from being a barista to a flight attendant. However, in 2010, when she moved in with her older brother and his six-month old son, she fell in love with being around children. She started nannying two boys and has been working with children ever since. Sarah has experience in other daycare centers and working as a paraprofessional. In her spare time Sarah enjoys being with Joe, as well as being with her family on Mille Lacs Lake and in Willmar, where she camps, crochets and cooks.

She believes that working with children requires kindness, compassion, and patience.