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

Classroom 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

Classroom 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

Lead Toddler 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.

Tori

Classroom Teacher

Hello, my name is Tori. I am from Dell Rapids, SD, but I am currently going to school at SMSU here in Marshall. I am majoring in elementary education and have been working with kids my whole life. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and doing almost any activity outside. A fun fact about me is that I played soccer for about 13 years growing up!

Emma 

Classroom Teacher

Hello, my name is Emma. I am from Comfrey, MN which is about 1 hour and 30 minutes South East of Marshall. I am majoring in Elementary Education at SMSU! I have worked in a daycare setting for over 2 years now! I love working with kids and watching them learn and grow! If you ever need childcare after hours or weekends, I would love to help out!

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!!

Avery

Classroom Teacher

Hello, my name is Avery! I’m from Marshall, MN. I am going to school for Elementary Education at SMSU with hopes to be a teacher in the near future. I have such a love for kids of all ages! I have had many babysitting jobs throughout my life and have grown up taking care of my younger siblings, Cash and Keagen. I like to hang out with my family and friends, go on walks, excessively go shopping, going to concerts and playing with my new puppy, Leo. Fun facts about me is that I love to travel, listen to country music, and I am dating a twin.

Bella D

Infant 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!

Sophia

Classroom Aide

Hello, my name is Sophia! I am from Marshall, MN and just graduated from there this year. I plan on going to college at Minnesota State Moorhead. Some activities that I enjoy are playing golf and volleyball in my free time. A fun fact about me is that I’ve been to all the states on the west coast!

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!

Hannah

Classroom Aide

Hi, my name is Hannah. I am a Freshman in college. I am excired to get to know you and your family more! 

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

Preschool 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!

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! 

Nyki

Toddler Aide

Hello, my name is Nykira, but most call me Nyki! I am a passionate young mom on the journey to become an elementary teacher. I have a degree in culinary and pastry arts. Although I like to bring sweetness to both the kitchen and the classroom, my favorite thing to do is princess tea parties with my daughter.

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! 

Chloe

Toddler Aide

Hi, my name is Chloe. I have recetnly moved to Marshall from North Dakota. I am excired to get to know you and your family more!