Our Staff
Ashley
Director
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hello, my name is Ashley. I am from Marshall, MN. I have my Child Development Associate Credential and have been working with Canoga since 2016! I enjoy gardening, camping and spending time with my family and friends. A fun fact about me, I also have an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and was a veterinary technician for 5 years!
Caitlin
Lead Toddler Teacher
Hi, I’m Caitlin. I have a Child Development Diploma from Minnesota West. I have been with Canoga Park Childcare since 2016. I live in the country with my husband, Dan, our two kids, Hudson and Hadley! We have chickens, cats and a dog. I enjoy bike riding and being outdoors.
Ta'Mara
Lead Infant Teacher
Hi, my name is Ta’mara. I have an Associates degree in Child Development from MN West. I am a lead infant teacher but love helping in other rooms when needed. My hobbies are crafting and shopping. A fun fact about me, I am a mamma to a great little girl, Sophia.
Madison
Preschool Teacher
Hi, my name is Madison. I live in Belview with my boyfriend, Trevor. I have my Child Development Associate Credential and have been with Canoga since 2017. I enjoy playing volleyball and crafting. A fun fact about myself, I have my own business, Madison Homemade!
Alison
Lead Infant Teacher
Hello, my name is Alison. I am from Marshall, MN. I am the oldest of 3 siblings. I have an Associates Degree in Child Development from Minnesota West and my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from SMSU. I enjoy crafting and spending time with my family and friends. A fun fact about me, I have a dog named Buster and I am a licensed teacher.
Susan
Lead Infant Teacher
Hi, my name is Susan. I am a mother of 3. I live here in Marshall with my dog, Oscar. In my freetime I love to ride motorcycles, operate power tools and sew. A fun fact about me, I used to operate my own in home child care.
Anna
Infant Teacher
Hi, my name is Adrianna! I’m a full time mom of two little girls named Everleigh and Karsyn. I enjoy cooking, baking, drawing and playing outside with my girls.
Lexi
Lead Toddler Teacher
Hello, my name is Lexi! I am from Gilmore City, IA which is about 3 hours away from Marshall. I am going to SMSU for a degree in Educational Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood. I have worked in a daycare since I was 15, and I love working with kids! In my free time, I like to hang out with my roommate Bella, watch Netflix, and listen to music. A fun fact about me is that I have two dogs named, Gunner and Rocky!
Bella K
Toddler Teacher
Hello, my name is Bella. I am from Fairmont, MN. I am a student at SMSU majoring in educational studies with an emphasis in early childhood education. I my free time, I enjoy watching Netflix, listening to music, and hanging out with my roommate, Lexi. A fun fact about me is that I am a quadruplet.
Libby
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hi, my name is Libby. I attended SMSU for Education Studies with an Early Childhood Emphasis. I live in Marshall with my boyfriend Jonathon. I love to go camping with my family and enjoy biking, rollerblading, boating, and campfires! A fun fact about me, I’m the second of 7 children!
Kenzie
Classroom Teacher
Hello, my name is Kenzie. I am from Springfield, MN and currently living in Milroy, MN. I have my AAS Degree in Law Enforcement from Alexandria Tech. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our puppy. I love being surrounded by my family and friends. My hobbies include baking, shopping, going for walks, and visiting my grandparents. I absolutely love working with kids and enjoy their company. It is a highlight of my day! A fun fact about me is that I am a huge sucker for coffee and desserts, and that I am an aunt.
Rae
Infant Teacher
Hi, my name is Rae. I live in Marshall, MN I have 2 daughters, Elysha and Clara and 2 sons, Zac and Seth. I enjoy going on walks, spending time with family and friends. I am excited to watch you children grow and learn. A fun fact about me is that I am a military mom and also a daughter and mom to a clown.
Bella D
Toddler Aide
Hello, my name is Bella! I grew up in Marquette, KS, and recently moved to Lynd in May of 2022. I grew up babysitting and have worked in childcare for a couple years. I’m a dog mom to Remi and Ranger! I enjoy crafting, being with friends and family, and doing anything with Remi. I am attending Minnesota West in the fall of 2023 for cosmetology. A fun fact about me is that I have 3 youngers sisters!
Shelby
Classroom Teacher
Hello, My name is Shelby! I am from Marshall, MN and I graduated from Marshall High School last year. I played hockey in high school and I am currently attending college at SDSU for human development and family studies. I’ll be a sophomore this year!
Emily
Classrsoom Teacher
Hi, my name is Emily! I am originally from Woodbury, MN and I moved to Marshall, MN to go to college. I am in my second year at SMSU for my Early Childhood Education degree. In my free time, i love spending time with my family and friends, reading, cooking, and baking. I love reading to kiddos and some of my favorite books are where the wild things are, and chicka chicka boom boom. I also am a creative person and love doing art projects with the kiddos, especially finger painting!!
Mia
Classroom Aide
Hi, my name is Mia. I am a high school student at Marshal Senior High. I am excired to get to know you and your family more!
Cora
Classroom Aide
Hello, my name is Cora! I am from Lucan, MN. I am heading into my senior year at Wabasso High School. I’m here for the summer and hope to get some experience with kids. I want to go to college for Psychology, specifically to become a child psychologist. A fun fact about me is that I have the same birthday as my sister who is 4 years older than me, which is October 9th!. She also used to work at Canoga, Emma was her name!
Grace
After School Lead School Age Teacher
Hello, my name is Grace! I am from the Sioux Falls, SD area and currently attending SMSU for Early Childhood Special Education with a minor in Human Services. In my free time, I enjoy reading, coloring, going on walks, and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I am the youngest of three kids and my older brothers are identical twins.
Courtney
Classroom Teacher
Hello, my name is Courtney! I am from Farmington, MN and currently a sophomore at SMSU studying elementary education. Back home, I have worked at a childcare center for three years and loved it. Getting to see kids grow in their learning is so special and rewarding. Two fun facts about me are that I have a twin sister and I am left handed.
Mikayla
Classroom Teacher
Hello, my name is Mikayla! I am from Farmington, MN and currently a sophomore at SMSU getting my degree in elementary education. Back home, I did work in a childcare center but before that I was a nanny. In my free time, I like to hangout with friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I have over 20 cousins. I am excited to watch these kids grow!
Allison G
Classroom Teacher
Hello, my name is Allison but I also go by Ally! I graduated from MHS and currently a junior at SMSU. I am majoring in elementary and early childhood education. I have lived in Marshall for about 8 years. Fun facts about me is that I have 4 pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) and I am an aunt to an adorable little girl.
Aj
Preschool Aide
Hello, my name is Aj. I am from Marshall, MN. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and doing diamond art! A fun fact about me is I have a black cat named Gabby.
Riley
Classroom Teacher
Hi, my name is Riley. I am currently attending Southwest Minnesota State University majoring in Elementry Education & Early Childhood Education. I am excired to get to know you and your family more!
Jihan
Classroom Aide
Hi, my name is Jihan. I am excired to get to know you and your family more!
