Advancing Early Learning for Over 25 Years.
The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (Idaho AEYC) brings together families, educators, business leaders, and policymakers to build community-driven early learning opportunities across Idaho.
Nicole Criner
Executive Director, Idaho AEYC
Dedicated to Idaho's Children & Communities
Under the leadership of Executive Director Nicole Criner, Idaho AEYC champions local solutions that empower parents, support early childhood professionals, and strengthen local economies across all 44 Idaho counties.
Investing in early learning builds strong children, resilient families, and a prosperous future for communities across all 44 Idaho counties.
Our Staff Team
Passionate professionals advancing early childhood education across Idaho.
Nicole Criner
Executive Director
Jane Zink
Deputy Director (and Interim Co-Executive Director)
Katrice Walters
Finance Director (and Interim Co-Executive Director)
Martin Balben
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Sheralynn Bauder
Director of External Relations
Laurie Demko
Executive Assistant
Megan O'Neill
Accounts Payable Manager
Nicole Walters
Accounts Payable Specialist
Patty Keyes
Administrative Assistant
Heather Lee
Project Director, Early Learning Collaboratives
Jonny Carkin
Director of Operations, Early Learning Collaboratives
Phyllis Vernon
Kindergarten Transition Specialist
Adrian Amo
Director of Family and Community Engagement
Stacey Poirier
Family & Community Engagement Specialist
Amanda Mills
Strengthening Families Specialist
Board of Directors
Community and education leaders guiding Idaho AEYC's strategic vision.
Kevin Bailey
President
Tonya Sears
Past President
Anna Wolfenbarger
Treasurer
Justin Snyder
Board Member
Denise Ohrt
North Idaho Representative
Krystal McFarlane
Southwest Idaho Representative
Janet Salvoni
Magic Valley Representative
Kelsey Skinner
Magic Valley Representative
Kaelin Olsen
Eastern Idaho Representative
Jessie Davis
Member-at-Large
DaLynn Hammer
Member-at-Large
Kari Schweitzer Prange
Member-at-Large
Tanner Tallan
Member-at-Large
Liz Hatter
Member-at-Large
Leslie Brown
Member-at-Large
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