Meet our Waconia Ladybug Staff!

Miss Amber, Waconia Playroom Teacher

Certificate in Early Childhood Education, 4 years in the early childhood field

Personal Story:

I have been working at Ladybug for four years. My first three years I was an aide and after getting my certificate I have been a teacher in the Toddler A and Prodder classrooms. My desire to work with children started when I volunteered at a daycare while in high school.

In my free time I like to watch and play with my nephew, spend time with my husband and spend time outdoors.

Miss Meghan, Waconia Nursery Teacher

1.5 years in the early childhood field

Personal Story:

I have been working at Ladybug for over a year and love it.

I grew up in Winthrop on a dairy farm where I was involved in 4H. In my free time I love spending time with my son and relaxing.

Miss Courtney, Waconia Toddler B Teacher and Facilities/Programs Manager

A.A.S in Early Childhood Development, will be 10 years in the early childhood field in August, 2021

Personal Story:

I have been working at Ladybug Child Care Center since high school. I have enjoyed working a little bit in every department, but.

I enjoy spending time with my son Dakota, husband Alex, and dogs Max & Cora at home. We love going out for dinner, family time, seeing movies, shopping, firefighter events, concerts, and more.

Miss Carissa, Waconia Toddler A Teacher

Photo and bio coming soon!

Miss Julie, Waconia Proddler Teacher

Photo and bio coming soon!

Miss Abby, Waconia Preschool Teacher

I was born in Minnesota and raised in Wyoming, which is where I attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a B.A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Literacy. Following graduation, I moved to Minnesota to be near family. I’ve been working with children in and out of the classroom for 12+ years, and part of the Ladybug family since 2016! I started at Ladybug as an Assistant Teacher working a lot in Preschool, Toddlers, and Proddlers. Soon after I became the Preschool Teacher!

In my spare time I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my family; especially my two little girls, Wyatt & Sawyer!

Miss Lizzy, Waconia Preschool Teacher

Photo and bio coming soon!

Miss Kayla, Waconia AdventureCentre Teacher and Client Services/Personnel Manager

Bachelors in Elementary Education, Minor in Special Education, 12 years in the early childhood field

Personal Story:

I started working with children at 15 years old when I started watching my 2 year old niece. Following high school, I attended St. Cloud State and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education.

I started working at Ladybug while in college as an Assistant Teacher in Preschool and was offered the AdventureCentre classroom following graduation.

Outside of work I really enjoy spending time with my husband and dog. We enjoy going to Gopher football games and bowling on the weekends.

Miss Emily Z, Waconia AdventureCentre Assistant Teacher

2 years of college, graduating in the fall with a degree in ECED, 4 years in the early childhood field

Personal Story:

I’m currently in college working towards my Associates degree in Early Childhood Development and will be graduating this fall. I have over 4 years of experience working with children. In my spare time I work another job and spend time with my friend and family.