Kiara Gunnink

Success Coach

Began at Teachwell:

 2024

Why did you choose this field?

I choose this field as I love working with kids and helping them accomplish their goals. I loved working with the special education kids I worked with in Brandon and wanted to continue to keep helping kids.

What did you think you were going to be when you grew up?

Diesel Mechanic or Dental Hygienist

What or who most inspires you?

I want to make a difference in people's lives and help people know they aren't alone and that they can make difference in this world too.

Why Teachwell?

I have heard great things about Teachwell from students and teachers. I wanted to experience it for myself as I love working as a team with kids.

What are you proudest of?

I am proud of how I have kept trying even when life isn't how it planned out to be. I am proud of having my two boys and that my littlest baby boy survived open heart surgery at two weeks old.

How do you hope to make a difference?

I hope to make a difference kids lives by being a great example to them. Also to be great team worker with my coworkers.

What is your background? Experience, degrees, skills, etc.?

I have worked at daycare centers with all different types of kids. I have two of my own kids. I also worked for a school district for a year before transferring here.

People would be surprised to know that I . . .

People would be surprised to know that I got my finger cut halfway off when I was little by a chair and put back on.