Our Story
The Twin Cities Nanny Education Council is a group of nannies volunteering their time and energy behind the scenes to provide and coordinate professional and social opportunities for nannies in the Twin Cities Area
Meet The Council
Jenny Axelburg
Jenny absolutely adores little ones, especially preschool ages and younger! Every child warms her heart and sparks a smile! She cherishes time with family and friends, always ready for an adventure, and is committed to helping her nanny family thrive everyday
Chelsey Olafson
Chelsey Olafson began nannying in 2011 when she moved to the Twin Cities. After gaining years of experience and growing as a professional nanny, Chelsey noticed a need for an active and informed local nanny community, so she helped build one, starting with Hotdish Nannies in 2020. When the local chapter of International Nanny Training Day needed new leadership, Chelsey was eager to step in as a co-chair, and together, they founded the Twin Cities Nanny Education Collective. This year, Chelsey views the nanny role from a different lens as she’s recently become a parent herself, and takes care of her own child alongside the children she nannies. Chelsey loves to stay in touch with all of her nanny kids over the years and remain a special part of their lives. As a nanny, Chelsey enjoys open-ended and child-led activities, messy sensory activities and crafts, regularly stocking up on a beautiful pile of library books, being outside as much as possible, and always having a dance partner. Her favorite local playground is Rosland Park in Edina.
Faith Black-Tschida
Faith Black-Tschida is a career nanny/house manager in Edina, MN. She has held a wide variety of care-type positions over the last 25+ years within schools, the YMCA, group homes and assisted living communities. She has worked in the nanny industry for over 13 years with her first position in Currumbin Valley, Australia! Faith is a founding member of the Twin Cities Nanny Education Collective. She's looking forward to her 3rd year on council and using her community leadership skills to facilitate more nannies, as well as children, in building cohesive, safe, prosperous and happy relationships together. Faith is extremely patient, creative and is a huge advocate for kindness and equality. She is passionate about self-advocacy, mental health care, and emotional regulation. Faith earned a bachelor's in Communication Disorders & Sciences from Minnesota State University-Mankato, focusing on child language development, speech/hearing disorders and behavioral science. She thrives on helping children build their confidence, gain independence, find their voice and learn healthy problem solving skills to effectively communicate their wants and needs. Her favorite Twin Cities park is Madison's Place Playground & Splashpad located in Woodbury.
Morgan Petersen
Morgan Petersen has been a career nanny and household manager for 10 years. She’s nannied in both Minnesota and Los Angeles during that time. She enjoys working as a nanny for older children (except math homework) and helping them to become well rounded good humans. Her favorite park in the Twin Cities is Central Park in Maple Grove. Morgan has a heart for a nanny fellowship community having served as an admin for a nanny Facebook group and hosted nanny community events in Los Angeles. She’s looking forward to serving on the TCNEC council this year to help bring Nannies together and create long lasting friendships.
Jackie Edman
Jackie Edman is a nanny in Arden Hills, MN. After earning a Master in Montessori Education from Saint Catherine University and working at multiple AMI Montessori schools, she became a professional nanny six years ago. Jackie respects each child's individual learning style, interests, and personality, and encourages respectful communication: both with children and parents. She focuses on whole child development, including emotional intelligence and how to be a meaningful member of a community. She is also passionate about working with families on how to create spaces for children to feel independent and involved from a very young age. She is looking forward to being on the Twin Cities Nanny Education Council (TCNEC) for another year and is most excited to connect with more nannies in the community. As a lifelong learner, Jackie is passionate about working with nannies to advocate for themselves and be professionals in the childcare field. Her new favorite park is Shoreview Commons Park in Shoreview, MN.