Meet Our Team

At The Learning Funhouse, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Each staff member brings experience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children. Together, we create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every learner is encouraged to grow, explore, and thrive.

Leadership

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Miranda Foesch

Miranda has been part of The Learning Funhouse team since 2022 and serves as our Director. Her favorite part of her role is watching children reach milestones and celebrating achievements, both big and small.

Miranda’s leadership helps create a supportive environment where learners feel encouraged, valued, and excited to grow each day.

Director

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Alissa joined The Learning Funhouse in 2023 as Assistant Director and has become an important part of the TLF family. She loves being part of each child’s journey and enjoys watching learners grow, explore, and discover something new every day.

Her dedication helps create a positive space where children can learn, play, and thrive.

Assistant Director

Alissa Snook

Infant Room

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Rebecca Jungclaus

Rebecca has been part of The Learning Funhouse team since 2003 and brings decades of experience to our infant room. She loves spending her days with the children and being part of those early moments of growth and development. Her gentle care and years of experience help create a warm, comforting environment for our littlest learners.

Infant Teacher

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Jessica Rosenau

Jessica joined the TLF team in August 2020 and serves as a teacher in our infant room. She loves watching how much our youngest learners grow and develop each day. Her care and dedication help create a nurturing environment where infants can explore, discover, and thrive.

Infant Teacher

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Michaela has been part of The Learning Funhouse team since 2019 and serves as an assistant teacher in our infant room. She enjoys watching children learn and grow each day while supporting them through important early milestones. Her calm, caring presence helps create a warm and safe environment for our youngest learners.

Assistant Teacher

Michaela Gerrety

Toddler Room

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Kaley joined The Learning Funhouse in 2022 and primarily works in our Toddler classroom while also supporting other classrooms throughout the center. She loves watching children learn new things and reach exciting milestones. Kaley enjoys helping create positive, engaging experiences for every learner.

Experienced Aide, Toddler / Float

Kaley Serbus

Preschool 1

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Madison Ervin

Madison has been part of the TLF team since 2023 and serves as a teacher in our Preschool classroom. Her favorite part of working with children is building meaningful relationships with learners and their families. She enjoys creating a welcoming environment where children feel supported and encouraged.

Preschool Teacher

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Alysa joined our team in 2025 and works in our Preschool classroom while also helping throughout the center as a float aide. One of her favorite parts of the job is getting to know the children and families in our community. She enjoys building strong relationships and helping children feel confident and supported.

Aide / Float

Alysa Skold

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Preschool 2 & School Age

Alicia Amborn-Lothert

Alicia joined The Learning Funhouse in May 2026. She leads our School Age Summer Program and will transition into the PreK 2 Lead Teacher role. With more than four years of childcare experience, Alicia brings valuable knowledge and enthusiasm to our team.

She loves helping children reach their goals and seeing the excitement that comes with each accomplishment.

Preschool 2 / School Age Teacher

Floats & Substitute Teachers

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Payton serves as a Substitute and Float Teacher at The Learning Funhouse, supporting classrooms across multiple age groups. Her flexibility and willingness to jump in wherever needed make her a valued member of our team and a dependable support for both learners and staff.

Substitute / Float Teacher

Payton Markgraf

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Abby King

Abby joined The Learning Funhouse in May 2026 as a Float Aide and currently spends much of her time with our School Age learners. She loves the unique perspectives children bring and enjoys hearing their creative ideas, opinions, and stories. Abby appreciates learning from children just as much as they learn from her.

Float Aide

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Miraya has been part of the TLF family since 2023. She first joined as an aide and now serves as a substitute and float teacher. Miraya especially enjoys being part of children’s early development and values serving the families in our community.

Substitute / Float Teacher

Miraya Ryberg

Board Members

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    Mark Glesener

    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.

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    Krisitina Gass

    Secretary & Treasurer

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    Fawn McNamara

    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.

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    Elizabeth Torkelson

    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.

  • Sharon Mohs

    Member

  • Evan Peppel

    Member