As president of Morningside Nannies, Ken’s focus is helping Houston-based parents find the right childcare provider for their family. Ken holds a master’s in business leadership from Upper Iowa University and multiple bachelor degrees from Grand View College. With a background in owning and operating companies dedicated to helping people find the right services for their families and a passion for seeing that children cared for by nannies receive the best possible care by the most qualified care providers, Ken is dedicated to helping parents make educated and informed childcare choices for their family.
When he’s not in the Morningside Nannies office, Ken enjoys spending time with his three children and his wife, Jolene, and developing new software to better help parents find and manage their household employees.
Michelle LaRowe brings to Morningside Nannies more than 20 years of nanny industry experience. An International Nanny Association credentialed nanny and Nanny of the Year award recipient, Michelle has authored several parenting books including Nanny to the Rescue! and Working Mom’s 411. Michelle has served as a board member and as the executive director of the International Nanny Association. She also serves as the lead educator at NannyTraining.com, educating nannies in over 25 countries across the globe.
Michelle is passionate about quality in-home childcare and ensuring that children cared for by nannies receive the best possible care. Michelle enjoys putting her best advice to practice raising her two young children, Abigail and Luke, along with her husband Jeff.
Emilia has over 5 years of experience working in human resources where her focus has been in the education and security sectors, making her a great fit for Morningside Nannies. Emilia is passionate about ensuring that the nannies Morningside Nannies represents meet the highest industry standards. From recruiting to screening, Emilia is responsible for identifying candidates who are the right fit for our clients.
When Emilia is not if the office, she can be found having fun with friends and hanging out with her favorite pup.
Stephanie has over a decade of experience in the in-home childcare industry. She’s responsible for assisting with recruiting, managing nanny files and behind the scenes task that help keep our office running efficiently. As a career nanny and International Nanny Association credentialed nanny, she provided high quality care to newborns through school aged children. Stephanie holds her associate degree in early childhood education and has attended numerous industry conferences. In 2016, Stephanie was nominated for the International Nanny Association Nanny of the Year award.
When she’s not working, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her young daughter Lily and her husband, Bobby.