Meet the Paras
Connie Knobloch
Leanne Ciesielski

Hello! I live in between Inwood and Larchwood with my husband Kyle, our three kids - Trevor, Jared and Jessa, and our dog Murphy. This will be my 12th year as a preschool para educator at West Lyon and my first year as a TK para. I look forward to getting to know each of you and to have a wonderful year together.
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Some of my Favorites:
Food: Nachos, Salsa and Burgers
Color: Green
Drink: Coffee
Sports Team: West Lyon Wildcats and the Iowa State Cyclones
Past Time: Walking, Reading, Volleyball, Days spent in Okoboji with my family and friends, Time with my pets, Being outside, Going to my kid's activities and events.
Education:
Graduate of Underwood High School, Underwood, IA
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Sherry Carolan

Hi, I live in Larchwood with my husband Jamie and our kids Maddie, Kaden, Jack and Ava. Maddie and Kaden have joined the working world and the rest of our children attend West Lyon. We have a morkie named Ozey too!
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Favorites:
Food: Any type of Desert
Hobbies: Fishing & Boating, Being outdoors, Watching my kids events, and Coloring!
Education: West Lyon graduate! I have my associates in Vascular Ultrasound from Southeast Tech. I have many years of experience as a substitute and Para at West Lyon!
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I love getting to know your children!