Meet Our Teachers and Staff
Carrie Mason
Program Director & Lead Teacher
Carrie is a lifelong resident of Olivet and has been teaching nearly 30 years. She first began working with children in the 1980’s when she operated a daycare from her home. Then in 1991 Carrie began full-time at Wee Ones Preschool. In 1994, she successfully completed her Childhood Development Associate Credential and became Lead Teacher and Program Director for the preschool.
Carrie’s hobbies include music, drama and art and she is active in her church choir and theatrical productions. For over 20 years she has worked with children of all ages, preschool through college age, in various capacities including but not isolated to the Olivet Summer Recreation Program, coaching at the Junior High, High School and college levels and volunteering with the youth group and children’s ministries in her church. She especially enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren.
“I consider it a honor and privilege to partner with parents in their child’s early education. Helping to create the foundation for learning that becomes the building blocks for all future development is a tremendous opportunity. I love watching the children grow, learn and discover their world”
-MISS CARRIE
Amber Tokar
Assistant Teacher
Amber grew up in Olivet and was a Wee Ones parent herself. She has a love for working with children and many years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She attended Kellogg Community College for Early Childhood Education.
Amber worked for Community Action Head Start in Battle Creek and Marshall for four years as a classroom aide, and long term fill-in Assistant
Teacher. She is married and a mom of two girls, Eva and Eleanora. She enjoys attending church with her family, camping, dance, baking and being active.
“I feel such privilege to have the opportunity to teach and help make a difference in the lives of children in our community! Seeing the world through a child’s eyes as they learn and grow is immeasurable.”
– MISS AMBER
College Student Employees
For years, Wee Ones has partnered with Olivet College to have work-study students join our classroom. These students receive credit for Practicum Classes, while also gaining valuable work experience.
Our College Staff are caring individuals who strive to make your child’s experience at Wee Ones a success.
Wee Ones works with the staff at Olivet College for referrals for college student workers, and candidates go through an interview process. Background checks are done on all staff and volunteers, and training is provided.