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. I have a degree in Educational Studies with an emphasis in Early Childhood from SMSU. 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 roommates, 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!
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.
Emily
Classroom Teacher
Hi, my name is Emily! I am originally from Woodbury, MN. 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 excited to get to know you and your family more!
Cora
Classroom Aide
Hello, my name is Cora! I am from Lucan, MN. I'm currently attending MN State University, Mankato for Social Work. With my degree in social work and more schooling, my goal is to become a mental health therapist. In my free time I enjoy gettin gcoffees, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. A fun fact about me is, I have the same birthday as my sister who is four years older than me!
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!
Emry
Classroom Aide
Hi, my name is Emry. I am excited to get to know you and your family more!
Ashlyn
Classroom Aide
Hi, my name is Ashlyn. I am excited to get to know you and your family more!
Gabby
Classroom Aide
Hello, my name is Gabby. I graduated from Lakeview High School in 2018. I have always loved being with kids. I became a mom to a beautiful baby girl in July of 2023! I can't wait to get to know your family and watch everyone grow.
Monique
Classroom Teacher
My name is Monique. I have four children all grown and I also have one grandson. I have a dog and a cat. Last year I bought a kayak and this coming year it is a goal to take a mini vacation by myself and go kayaking, fishing and camping. some of my hobbies are reading, cooking, grilling.
