Primrose School of Maple Grove

Ms. Norman is from Winsted, MN where both of her parents still reside. She attended St. Cloud State University, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elective Studies. She has 12 years of teaching experience and began babysitting at the age of 11. Ms. Norman has 2 brothers and 4 nephews. In her spare time, Ms. Norman enjoys watching her nephews play baseball, shopping for school activities, and spending time with her friends & family.

Fun fact: Ms. Norman's favorite cereal is Lucky Charms and her favorite books are the Llama, Llama collections

Ms. Cruz is originally from Guatemala City, Guatemala. While there she attended Rafael Landivar University and obtained a degree in Business Administration. Ms. Cruz moved to the United States in 2011 and later obtained her CDA (Child Development Associate). She has been teaching or 6 years, working with Infants and Toddlers. Ms. Cruz also has a diploma in Child Psychology, and Music and Personal Motivation. On the weekends she gives private Spanish classes to children. Ms. Cruz has two daughters, one who lives in MN and is a fellow teacher here at Primrose, and the other who lives in Guatemala. In her free time, she enjoys talking with her family members who live in Guatemala, watching series on Netflix, listening to music, reading a good book, and watching her granddaughter play basketball.

Fun fact: Ms. Cruz's favorite restaurant is Olive Garden

Ms. Strand is from Buffalo, MN.  She is currently attending classes online at Central State University in Business Administration and Criminal Justice.  She also has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from another university along with two Associates degrees in Business Management and Criminal Justice. Ms. Strand has been caring for children from infants to preschool since 2000 at various childcare centers, Sunday School, and being a nanny.  In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, shopping, going to dirt track car racing, and spending time with family and friends.

Fun fact: Ms. Strand's favorite color is pink

Ms. Omosebi was born in Illinois but raised in Minnesota. She has a son with special needs, and he has a service dog that is like a family pet. Ms. Omosebi has many years experience in the child care industry and was also a nanny for several years. She has also worked with adults with disabilities. In her spare time, Ms. Omosebi likes to walk, scrapbook and do other crafts, play card and board games, and spend time with family. Holidays and family get-togethers are very important to Ms. Omosebi.

Fun fact: Ms. Omosebi's favorite food is pizza and her favorite cereal is Cookie Crisp

Ms. Croteau was born in Mankato but has lived most of her adult life in Maple Grove.  She attended North Hennepin Community College and has a certificate in Web/Graphic Design and is currently attending Anoka Ramsey Community College.  She has one son named Parker who is the "apple of her eye", along with several pets including a Chihuahua (Elvis), Cat (Chanel) and two goldfish (Whale and Shark).  In her free time, Ms. Croteau enjoys pottery, painting rocks, coloring, doing anything crafty, thrift store shopping and watching movies.  

Fun fact: Ms. Croteau's favorite dessert is a toss-up between cheesecake and ice cream

Ms. Fry was born in London, England but raised in Brooklyn Park, MN where she has lived for 23 years. She is currently taking a break from school since the birth of her daughter, but plans to eventually get a degree in Education with the goal of being a Kindergarten teacher. Ms. Fry has been working with children since she was 15 years old, starting with babysitting and being a nanny, and also teaching in a school setting. Her hobbies include shopping, spending time with her daughter, and enjoying a good sports game on TV.

Fun fact: Ms. Fry's favorite candy is Peanut M&Ms

Ms. Peterson is from Plymouth, MN. She has a Bachelors degree in Human Resource and Non-Profit Management from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Peterson has previously been a nanny, and has been certified "world's best auntie" by her 12 nieces and nephews! She is currently engaged and looking forward to eventually tying the knot. Ms. Peterson and her fiance are avid bird watchers and have over 30 feeders in their yard along with a heated pond. In her free time she also enjoys watching movies and learning new recipes.

Fun fact: Ms. Peterson's favorite dessert is cheesecake

Ms. Coleman grew up in St. Michael, MN, but is now living in Rockford, MN. She has an AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has 13 years of experience working with children of all ages. Ms. Coleman is married with three children. She has one step-son, Michael, and two daughters, Charley and Shelbey. In her spare time she likes hunting, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and anything outside with her family!

Fun fact: Ms. Coleman's favorite children’s book is Going on a Bear Hunt, and her favorite childhood cartoon was Woody Wood Pecker

Ms. Rodriguez is originally from the Philippines. She was born there and adopted at the age of 13. Ms. Rodriguez has a big family... four sisters and four brothers along with 12 nieces and nephews. Ms. Rodriguez has a Medical Assistant Associates degree from Everest Institute. She has worked in Early Childhood Education for over 5 years. In her spare time, Ms. Rodriguez enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, being outdoors, and watching movies.

Fun fact: Ms. Rodriguez's favorite restaurant is Cheesecake Factory

Ms. Molden is from Bloomington, MN and graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High School. She attended Rasmussen College to get her certificate in Infant/Toddler Development. Ms. Molden has been working with children since she was very young and could babysit. She worked in the Bloomington Schools for 4 years before working at a childcare center for 12 years. In her spare time, Ms. Molden likes going to the movies, shopping, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.

Fun fact: Ms. Molden's favorite cereal is Lucky Charms

Ms. Larsen is from Grand Marais, MN. She has an Associate's degree from Lake Superior College. Ms. Larsen has been around kids her whole life and began babysitting when she was 12 years old, and also was a nanny to her niece for over 4 years. Additionally, she worked with children of all ages at the YMCA before becoming an Infant/Toddler teacher in a childcare center. Ms. Larsen has a cat named Autumn.

In her free time, Ms. Larsen enjoys spending time with family and friends, dancing, working out and shopping

Fun fact: Ms. Larsen's favorite candy is Skittles

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Ms. Welch is from Brooklyn Park, MN. She attended North Central University and has a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Studies. She also studied Early Childhood Eduction. Ms. Welch is the oldest of her family and has 3 siblings. She also has pet fish. In her free time, Ms. Welch enjoys craft projects, video games, shopping, and spending time with friends.

Fun fact: Ms. Welch's favorite color is pink

Ms. Varshney is originally from India.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Science and a Master's Degree in Computer Applications.  She previously worked in a primary school for two years.  Ms. Varshney is married and has two children.  In her free time, she enjoys baking, dancing and spending time with family and friends.

Fun fact: Ms. Varshney's favorite dessert is cake

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Ms. Hebert was born in Mesa, AZ and moved to Forney, TX in 2016. After a few years in Texas she moved back to Arizona and then eventually Minnesota in 2021. Ms. Hebert is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She also has a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant license. Ms. Hebert has two teenage sons (Aidan and Logan) and a black Lab and white Lab (Scarlett and Monroe). In her free time she enjoys reading, cleaning & organizing, spending time with her girlfriends, trying new wineries, and taking walks with her Labs.

Fun fact: Ms. Hebert's favorite cereal is Honey Nut Cheerios

Ms. Segner grew up in Blaine, MN.  She has experience working at other childcare centers, working with all age groups, but mainly PreKindergarten children.  She has also attended Anoka Technical College pursuing an Associates in Applied Sciences degree.  Ms. Segner has a small family with one sister.  She also has a dog named Finnegan.  In her free time, Ms. Segner enjoys hanging out with the people closest to her, arts (bracelet making, drawing) and watching TV.

Fun fact: Ms. Segner's favorite cereal is Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Ms. Gross is from Moorhead, MN. She attended the University of St. Thomas and has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. She also has her Elementary Education license. Ms. Gross previously taught preschool at a child care center and that is what inspired her to get her K-6 license. Afterwards she taught Kindergarten for 3 years and Pre-Kindergarten for another 2. In her free time, Ms. Gross enjoys taking her dog for a walk (a miniature Dachsund named Baby), going out for dinner with family, and watching movies.

Fun fact: Ms. Gross' favorite beverage is lemon LaCroix

Ms. Kottke is from East Grand Forks, MN. She has a Bachelors degree in Education with a Kindergarten endorsement from University of North Dakota. She has worked with children for over 25 years. Ms. Kottke is married and has two children of her own (15 and 12 years of age). She also has a dog named Max. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at her cabin, reading, and attending and watching her childrens' activities.

Fun fact: Ms. Kottke's favorite dessert is ice cream

Ms. Olson graduated from St. Cloud State University in Spring of 2016 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. She grew up in Hanover, MN and has been babysitting and nannying since age 13. In her free time, Ms. Olson enjoys shopping, going for walks, and being with her friends and family.

Fun fact: Ms. Olson's favorite type of food is noodles

Ms. Dombroski is from Hartford, CT. She worked in the life insurance industry for 20 years. She moved to Texas in 1996 where she worked for Shell Oil Co. Ms. Dombroski also worked and retired from Hewlett Packard in Texas and has over 45 years working in Customer Service. She then moved to Minnesota in 2016. Ms. Dombroski loves cats and dogs but does not currently have any pets. Her favorite thing to do is play and read with her grandchildren. In her free time, she also enjoys baking (especially pies), watching movies, and watching the New England Patriots.

Fun fact: Ms. Dombroski's favorite color is green

Ms. Lewis is from Brooklyn Park, MN. She is a student at Augsburg University and is studying English Secondary Education. Ms. Lewis started babysitting when she was 14 and has been working in child care since she was 16. She was also a nanny for two summers. Ms. Lewis lives with her parents, sister, and her two dogs Luna and Gino. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching TV shows and movies, going on long walks, shopping, playing with her dogs, and spending time with friends and family.

Fun fact: Ms. Lewis' favorite dessert is strawberry shortcake

Ms. Kaplan is originally from Golden Valley, MN and currently resides in Brooklyn Park. She has an Associates in Arts degree from North Hennepin Community College. Ms. Kaplan has one son (Josh) and one daughter (Kayla). In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

Mr. Ervin is originally from Minneapolis, MN but moved around while growing up and lived in a few other places.  He graduated from Eagle Ridge Academy and was a student athlete who went on to play basketball for a time at Dakota College in North Dakota.  He later transferred to Williston State College and earned his Associates in Liberal Arts degree.  After graduating, he began working at a childcare center and has been on the path of working with youth ever since.  Family is very important to Mr. Ervin and he has an older brother, younger sister and parents who he is close with.  In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends, and relaxing by watching TV or playing video games.

Fun fact: Mr. Ervin's favorite type of food is Asian food

Ms. Flynn was born in New Mexico but has lived in many states including Michigan, Alabama and Florida before settling in Minnesota.  She comes from a large family with five older brothers and several nieces and newphews.  She also has a cat named Squash.  In her free time, Ms. Flynn enjoys watching documentaries, painting, playing board games, and cooking.

Fun fact:  Ms. Flynn's favorite beverage is strawberry kiwi juice  

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Ms. Ohland is from Excelsior, Minnesota. She has received her experience while working at several food related companies and is also food safe certified. Ms. Ohland has also worked in catering, a deli, private parties, and graduations. In her spare time, Ms. Ohland enjoys gardening, entertaining, and trying/tasting new recipes.

Fun fact: Ms. Ohland’s favorite food is homemade Chicken and Dumplings