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Mrs. Brenna Duffy
Mrs. Brenna Duffy
Assistant Director

Bio coming soon!

Mrs. Brigitte Griffiths
Joined 2015
Mrs. Brigitte Griffiths
Assistant Director

Mrs. Griffiths lives in Anoka, MN with her husband Brandyn, their two daughters, and a cat named Teddy.  She has worked in childcare since 2010 and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Metropolitan State University. In her spare time, Mrs. Griffiths loves singing, watching TV, and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Melinda Dombroski
Joined 2008
Mrs. Melinda Dombroski
Education Coach

Mrs. Dombroski is from Wausau, WI. She graduated from Concordia University in St. Paul in 2008, and received a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education. She is licensed to teach Pre-K through grade six. She is also certified to teach in a Lutheran school. Mrs. Dombroski has been working with kids since she was one herself. She started babysitting at the age of twelve. She worked in child care for four years while going to school at Concordia. She was a nanny for one summer as well as student taught in kindergarten, second, and fourth grades. She has been with the Primrose family since 2008, previously working at the Primrose School of Maple Grove. Mrs. Dombroski and her husband have three children. In her spare time, Ms. Dombroski enjoys reading, watching movies, shopping, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends!

 

Ms. Jacky Urias
Joined 2024
Ms. Jacky Urias
Lead Teacher - Infants

Ms. Urias is from Orange County, CA.  She has four years of experience working with children.  Ms. Urias has a baby boy names Esteban and a dog named Lucky.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going for walks with Lucky and baby Esteban, and shopping.

Fun fact: Ms. Urias’ favorite type of music is Bachata

Ms. Sylvana Cabrera
Joined 2024
Ms. Sylvana Cabrera
Assistant Teacher - Infants

Ms. Cabrera is originally from Guatemala.  She has over 5 years of early childhood education experience and has worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  Ms. Cabrera has a cat named Chicos.  In her free time she loves to read books, swim, and go on small hikes.

Fun fact: Ms. Cabrera’s favorite dessert is milk chocolate

Mrs. Shayna Campbell
Joined 2014
Mrs. Shayna Campbell
Lead Teacher - Young Toddlers

Mrs. Campbell is from Omaha, NE, a seven hour drive from the Twin Cities, and currently lives in Champlin with her daughter, Ava, husband, Tyler, and dog, Smokey. Mrs. Campbell has worked with children for the last seven years and has enjoyed every minute of it! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies, and taking walks at the Dayton dog park.

 

Ms. Gaolee Vang
Joined 2023
Ms. Gaolee Vang
Assistant Teacher - Young Toddlers

Ms. Vang is from Brooklyn Park, MN.  She attended Augsburg University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.  Ms. Vang perviously worked as an after-school tutor for fourth graders and that is where she found her passion for working with children.  Ms. Vang comes from a family of 9 (including herself).  She also has a family dog named Wukong.  In her free time, Ms. Vang enjoys hanging out with her family, trying new boba shops, and spending quiet time alone.

 

Mrs. Mary Tezawa
Joined 2009
Mrs. Mary Tezawa
Lead Teacher - Toddlers

Mrs. Tezawa is from Champlin, MN. Mrs. Tezawa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Science from Olivet Nazarene University. She has been with the Primrose family since 2009, previously working at the Primrose School of Maple Grove. In her spare time, Mrs. Tezawa loves to read and write her own stories as well. Mrs. Tezawa is excited to get to know all the children and watch them grow and learn!

 

Mrs. Idelle Keding
Joined 2012
Mrs. Idelle Keding
Lead Teacher - Early Preschool 2

Mrs. Keding is from Hopkins, MN. She attended Hennepin Technical College where she took many courses in child development. Mrs. Keding has 20+ years of experience working with young children. Along with her husband, she has three children: one son in the Airforce, a daughter away at college, and another daughter attending college and working at Primrose! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the lake with her family.

Ms. Alondra Baltazar-Torres
Joined 2024
Ms. Alondra Baltazar-Torres
Assistant Teacher - Toddlers/EPS Float

Ms. Baltazar-Torres was born in Minnesota, and her parents are first generation immigrants from Mexico.  She has previous childcare center experience and quickly realized the importance of being certified in the childcare field.  Ms. Baltazar-Torres is currently pursuing her CDA, and has dreamt of working with younger kids since she was a child.  In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and exploring new places.

Fun fact: Ms. Baltazar-Torres’ favorite color is blue

Ms. LaTish LaBroi
Joined 2017
Ms. LaTish LaBroi
Lead Teacher - Preschool Pathways

Ms. LaBroi was born in Milwaukee, WI but raised in Minneapolis, MN. She has over 20 years of childcare experience which began with babysitting and being a nanny. Ms. LaBroi obtained her CDA (Child Development Associate) credentials through Ellis University for Infants/Toddlers and has worked in a center setting for the last 8 years. She previously worked at Primrose School of Champlin Park and we are excited to have her back! Ms. LaBroi comes from a large family, and has two daughters. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her daughters, watching movies, playing games, cooking and shopping.

Fun Fact: Ms. LaBroi’s favorite beverage is sweet tea

 

Mrs. Julia Hammer
Joined 2016
Mrs. Julia Hammer
Lead Teacher - Preschool 1

Mrs. Hammer was born in Montreal, Canada and moved to Aitkin, MN when she was twelve. She has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Attachment from Southwest Minnesota State University. Mrs. Hammer has 3 sons and 1 daughter. She does not have any pets at present but previously had a chocolate Lab. In her free time, Mrs. Hammer enjoys traveling, bowling, volleyball, scuba diving, and spending time with her family.

Ms. Alecia Vasquez
Joined 2025
Ms. Alecia Vasquez
Lead Teacher - Preschool 1

Bio coming soon!

Ms. LaRissa Iron Moccasin
Joined 2025
Ms. LaRissa Iron Moccasin
Lead Teacher - Preschool 2

Ms. Iron Moccasin is from Osseo, MN.  She earned her CDA in 2019 and is currently pursuing an Early Childhood Education degree from Minneapolis Community & Technical College.  In her free time, Ms. Iron Moccasin loves hanging out with her two young daughters.

Fun fact: Ms. Iron Moccasin’s favorite dessert is cheesecake

Ms. Veronica Nyangacha
Joined 2020
Ms. Veronica Nyangacha
Assistant Teacher - Preschool 2

Ms. Nyangacha was born in La Paz, Bolivia. She was adopted when she was young and her father went to Bolivia and stayed with her until the adoption was finalized. They then both flew to MN where she was able to meet the rest of her immediate family. Ms. Nyangacha has attended two colleges and has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She has worked with children a good portion of her life, and also previously volunteered in a nursing home. Ms. Nyangacha has two children of her own, and two hermit crabs as pets. In her free time she enjoys traveling, arts and crafts, reading, sports, puzzles, hiking, watching documentaries, and spending time with family and friends.

Fun fact: Ms. Nyangacha’s favorite dessert is ice cream

Ms. Shana Keding
Joined 2020
Ms. Shana Keding
Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten 1

Ms. Keding is from Champlin, MN. After graduating high school in June, 2022 she will be attending Anoka Technical College. Ms. Keding has one brother and one sister, and her mother is also a teacher at Primrose School of Champlin Park. She also has a dog named Otis. In her free time, Ms. Keding enjoys painting, being outside, and watching movies.

 

 

 

Mrs. Bethany Limberg
Joined 2014
Mrs. Bethany Limberg
Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten 2

Mrs. Limberg is from Apple Valley but currently lives in Champlin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with a Bachelors degree in Social Work. She has many years of experience working with children, including as a Teacher Assistant for St. Paul Public Schools and as a nanny. Mrs. Limberg and her husband have two children, Mackenzie and Wesley. In her spare time, she loves to read, decorate her house, and spend time with family and friends.

 

Ms. Brandy Parsons
Joined 2024
Ms. Brandy Parsons
Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten 2

Bio coming soon!

Mrs. Bethany Griffnow
Joined 2024
Mrs. Bethany Griffnow
Assistant Teacher - Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Float

Mrs. Griffnow is from St. Paul, MN.  She graduated from North Central University with a B.A. in Psychology.  She has worked in centers and preschools for over 15 years.  Mrs. Griffnow is married to her husband Jeremy.  They have a teenage son named Max and a Golden Retriever named Jagger.  In her free time, Mrs. Griffnow enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the movies, watching Netflix shows, and going on vacations.

Fun fact: Mrs. Griffnow’s favorite beverage is iced tea!

Mrs. Suzanne Wetzel
Joined 2023
Mrs. Suzanne Wetzel
Cook

Mrs. Wetzel is from Buffalo, NY.  She has many years of experience in the both the culinary and education fields.  This includes 20 years in the restaurant business, 13  years as a paraprofessional in a school district, and 10+ years in childcare.  Mrs. Wetzel is married with 2 sons, 1 dog and 2 cats.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, walking the dog, hiking, camping and watching sports.

Fun fact: Mrs. Wetzel’s favorite book genre is mysteries

Ms. Caroline Guthery
Joined 2016
Ms. Caroline Guthery
Kitchen Assistant

Ms. Guthery was born in Germany and currently lives in Brooklyn Park. She has worked at various restaurants in food service. In her spare time, Ms. Guthery enjoys bowling, hockey, basketball, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.

 

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