Title: 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. Became director April of 2025. I have a daughter who attends The Learning Funhouse. I live in Bird Island with my 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: Assistant Director

Bio: Hi my name is Alissa! I have worked at TLF since December 2023 as the toddler room teacher. I became the A.D. in April of 2025. I have worked in Early Childhood Education since 2021. I have a daughter who attends TLF. I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and daughter.

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

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: 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: Teacher

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. 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: Teacher

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: Teacher

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!

Title: Toddler Teacher

Bio: Hello, my name is Rebecca, Ive been working for TLF for a long time. I left for 3 years, came back in June of 2025. I have been a teacher in every room. I am currently a teacher in the Toddler Room. I have always loved working with children. I am married to my husband Scott and have 2 adult children Brittany and Jonathan. In my spare time I like reading, walking, exercising and spending time with family.

My favorite things include: Coffee, shopping, fall weather.

Title: Aide

Bio: Hello! I have worked at TLF since June 2025! I am an aide, so I am in every room! I grew up in Madison Minnesota and currently live outside of Bird Island. I am a full PSEO student at Ridgewater. After getting my Liberal Arts degree, I am going to get my Radiology Technician degree! I have two older sisters and when I’m not working I love to hangout with family!

My favorite things include: Bubblr, anything grilled, shopping, and going to the lake!

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

Member