Title: Director

Bio: Hello, my name is Hannah. I started at The Learning Funhouse in October 2024. I graduated college in December 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education with many credits in Early Childhood Education. I started as a preschool teacher at a center shortly before graduating. I have worked with kiddos since I was 12 and still have the passion of watching them learn and grow. I live in Sleepy Eye with my husband, Gabriel, and my son, Liam. We love to get outdoors and spend as much time as we can with family.

My favorite things include: peanut butter, holiday movies, everything Christmas, and baking.

Title: Assistant Director

Bio: Hi, my name is Miranda. I started at The Learning Funhouse in November of 2022. I started out as an Aide and have since completed my CDA making me Teacher qualified. I transitioned into the assistant director position in July of 2024. I am getting married in the summer of 25'. I have a daughter who attends The Learning Funhouse, her name is Oaklynn. I live in Bird Island with my soon-to-be husband. We like to go to the races and spend time as a family as much as possible. 

My favorite things include: Shrimp, Dr, Pepper, Country music, and fruit rollups! 

Title: Infant Teacher

Bio: Hello,  My name is Jessica Rosenau, and I am the lead teacher in the infant room at The Learning Funhouse. I have worked here since August of 2020. When I first started, I worked in the kitchen for about a month until I had the opportunity to be in the infant classroom and I then knew that is where I wanted to be. I started out as an aide, but over the course of a year I worked on obtaining my CDA, which I received in July of 2021. I've always had a passion for working with children, and I love to see them grow and learn new things. While I'm not working I enjoy spending time at home with my boyfriend and our three girls Katelynn, Aaliyah, Adalynn, and my bonus daughter Alyssa. 

My favorite things include: fall weather, dogs, coffee, and Dr. Pepper!

Title: Toddler Teacher

Bio: Hi my name is Alissa! I have worked at TLF since December 2023 as the toddler room teacher.  I have worked in Early Childhood Education since 2021. I have a CDA in Infant and Toddler Education. I live in Hector with my Fiancé, Joel and our daughter Noelle! We love to hang out at home together or spend time on the boat on any lake!

My favorite things include: Dr. Pepper, chai tea lattes, chocolate candies, and home decor!

Title: Preschool Teacher

Bio: Hello! My name is Delaney and I have been a preschool teacher at The Learning Funhouse since January 2024. I was born and raised in Olivia and currently live on my family’s farm with my son, Oliver. I have attended both Ridgewater College and Southwest Minnesota State University, earning numerous credits in early childhood education. My favorite part about working in child care is having the opportunity to build relationships with families from the community. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, baking, and spending time with my family. 

My favorite things include:

Title: Assistant Teacher

Bio:My name is Gabbie, I started working at the Learning Funhouse in August of 2023. I’ve been working in childcare for almost 10 years, specializing in infant care. I am originally from the Fargo-Moorhead area, but moved to Olivia where my husband is from shortly before starting at the Funhouse. One of my favorite takeaways from childcare is being able to watch these kids grow and learn new skills every day.

My favorite things include: The movie Miracle, Harbio smurfs candy, Iced Lattes, and Coke Zero.

Title: Assitant Teacher

Bio: I started at the learning funhouse in December of 2019. I’m the assistant teacher in the infant room. I took some early childhood education at Ridgewater for a year before working here. I’m 24 and I live in Olivia with my son Grayson and my boyfriend Nick. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching Netflix, and reading in my spare time.

My favorite things include: the Hunger Games book series, the movie The Proposal, Kit Kats, Dr. Pepper, and fall.

Title: Aide

Bio: Hi, my name is Madison Ervin! I’ve been working at TLF since June 2023. I graduated from BOLD high school in 2023. I am an aide so I am in any room that I am needed in! I am currently living in Bird Island after moving out from living with my parents! During the summer my family and I like to go to our lake almost every weekend and I like to go on trips to North Dakota to see some more family there!

My favorite things include: Dr. Pepper, tacos, ice cream, anything that’s chocolate, and watching movies/shows!

Title: Aide

Bio: Hello! I am Kaley. I have worked at TLF since April 2022. I am a float aide in every classroom. I graduated from BOLD. I currently live on a farm outside of Olivia. We have a lot of different animals on our farm. I am married and have a pre-schooler and an infant! In my free time, my family and I travel the United States watching my husband race sprint cars!

My favorite things include: Starbucks and Mexican Food!

Title: Assistant Teacher

Bio: Hello, my name is Debbie Blasy. I live in this beautiful little city of Bird Island with my husband Al of 50 years. We have 3 nice grown children and 6 grandchildren. I love my coffee in the morning. I love my cute home that is very comfortable. I love my lake place and pontoon rides. I love preschoolers which is why I love my job!

My favorite things include: Pontoon rides, reading, and coffee.

Title: Aide

Bio: Hi, my name is Miraya! I am a senior at BOLD and a full-time PSEO student. I will graduate this spring with my associate of science degree and am planning to pursue a degree in Elementary Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato. I have been a part of the TLF team since October of 2023. I float between classrooms, but I spend the majority of my time in our toddler room. The TLF community has been so welcoming and I have enjoyed getting to know both our families and kiddos better!

My favorite things include: reading, Taylor Swift, chocolate, tacos, and Bubbl’r.

Title: Aide

Bio: Hi, my name is Payton Markgraf! I started in December 2023. I am an aide and I’m mostly in the toddler room! I graduated from Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart in 2021. I have my AA degree in liberal arts and sciences. I am currently attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College for dental hygiene. I have three younger sisters and spending time with them is one of my favorite things to do!

My favorite things include: Strawberry Milk, Bubbl’r, and shopping!

Cook

Title: Cook

Bio: Bird Island, MN- I am a Nevada native who now calls Minnesota home. I has always been involved in community organizations. My goal in working with these organizations is to help empower the youth, so that they may broaden their horizons. As well as strengthening my ties with the community. I have a passion for the arts and food, it has led me to travel throughout the U.S, learning to cook a variety of different foods, ranging from Italian, Asian, Japanese, and Mexican. I am an aspiring chef.

My favorite things include: Pork chashu, Arizona drinks, drawing, and Manga.

President

Bird Island, MN – Mark, a retired Social Worker, entrepreneur, healthcare administrator, and civic organization officer is an assest to many organizations, especially the Learning Funhouse where he is the president.

Secretary & Treasurer

I currently live in Bird Island, Minnesota, with my husband and our two daughters. I work as an underwriter at Bird Island-Hawk Creek Mutual. In 2019, I joined the Board of Directors for The Learning Funhouse to help make decisions that promote a safe, secure, and family-friendly environment for the future of the organization.

Member

Olivia, MN - Elizabeth is the City Administrator for Olivia who joined the Learning Funhouse Board in September 2024. With two daughters at the Center, I wanted to get involved with the Board and ensure that both the children and staff at the center were receiving the necessary support in order to reach their full potential.

Member