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, 4.5 years in the early childhood field

Personal Story:

I have been working at Ladybug since high school and have been able to work a little in every classroom.

I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog Max at home. I love going out to dinner, seeing movies, shopping and concerts.

Miss Carissa, Waconia Toddler A Teacher

Photo and bio coming soon!

Miss Abby, 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.

Miss Becky, Waconia Kitchen Tech

6 months in the early childhood field

Personal Story:

I served 4 years in the US Navy where I was deployed to the Arabian Gulf twice and spent most of my time in foreign waters. After leaving the Navy, I moved back to Minnesota to be with my family.

In my spare time I like to do arts and crafts with my daughter and help my friends with their horses.