Meet Our Staff

Ms. Susan

Owner/Director

Susan has been in the field of education for 18 years, and the child care field for 10. She has a Master's Degree in Religious Education, a certificate in Early Childhood education, and her registry credential in Early Childhood Administration. It's been her dream to own her own child care center and she is loving every moment. She wants to provide quality, affordable education and care to area families. Susan is a level 16 on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry.

Ms. Emily

Assistant Director

Emily has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for four years and has her Associate Degree from Fox Valley Technical College. Emily is dedicated to helping My First Adventure be a positive and welcoming place for kiddos and their families. Her experience makes her a great mentor to the other staff, and she is loved by all the kids as she is the first face most of them see in the morning. Emily is a level 12 on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry.

Ms. Sarah

Teddy Bear Park Teacher

Sarah has four years of experience in Early Childhood Education and has completed all of her state required teaching courses including Infant and Toddler Care. You'll find Sarah's smiling face working with our littlest adventurers. Sarah is a level 5 on the Wisconsin  Early Childhood Registry.

Ms. Alissa

The Beach Teacher

Alissa has over a year of experience in childcare centers and a little one of her own. She starts the day with a smile and it never wavers as she leads her energetic young one year olds through their daily activities. Alissa has the energy to match and is a natural nurturer. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UW Stevens Point with an emphasis in Early Childhood. Alissa is a Level 12 on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry.

Ms. Emily

Assistant Teacher

Emily has a year of experience working in childcare as well as a care giving background. She loves being able to teach kids, in a positive way, how to become the best they can be! Her fun and bubbly personality certainly help her accomplish this! She is currently working on her course work to become a lead teacher!

Ms. Crystal

Outer Space Teacher

Crystal has three years of experience working with kiddos and 10 additional years teaching Sunday School! She's loves  watching the children learn new things! She's excited to spend time with our two year old's as she finishes up her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education! She is also a level 7 on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry!

Ms. Mackenzie

Assistant Teacher

Ms. Mackenzie is a brand new assistant teacher and is training in all of the classrooms. She is full of energy, eager to learn and a team player. We are enjoying getting to know her.

Ms. Athena

Construction Site Teacher

Athena has 13 years of experience in childcare and most recently working at Head start! She loves teaching the older kids' and love seeing the look on the kids faces when the figured out something they have been trying to figure out for a long time! Athena has a bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Early Childhood from Northern Michigan University. She is currently a level 14 on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry!

Ms. Sabrina

Assistant Teacher

Sabrina has previously taken Early childhood classes at Fox Valley Technical College. She also has Three Children of her own. Sabrina loves working with the older kiddos and her favorite part is when they catch on to what is being taught! You will find her smiling face in The Construction Site!

Ms. Sarah

Floating Teacher

Sarah has over 7 years of experience working in daycare. She also has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education! Her experience and her education make her a great fit for working with all ages. She currently is a level 12 one the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry!

Ms. Anna

Floating Teacher

Anna has 7 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. She is gentle, nurturing and understands the ever changing world of the little ones. Her easy manner and calm approach makes her an amazing teacher. Anna has taken courses at NWTC specific to Infant and Toddler Care and is a level 9 on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry.

Ms. Grace

Floating Teacher

Grace has  two years of experience from both volunteer work and from starting her degree in Early Childhood Education. She loves to play with the children and greets them every morning with a smile on her face! She is currently working on her degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point!

Mr. Roger

Owner/Building and Grounds
Assistant Teacher

Roger is co-owner and Mr. Fix-it at My First Adventure. The kids love to see his truck pull up and they are always fascinated with whatever project he is working on. The kids call him, "Mr. Roger" and whenever something breaks or is damaged, they know who will fix it up. You can also find him in the classroom most afternoons playing like the big kid he is. Roger has taken Introduction to the Child Care Profession and The Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care.