Meet Our Staff

Director

Lia Gonsman

Degree/Training: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, and Conscious Discipline, ITERS/ECERS
Began Working in Field: Nov. 2020
Began at Lake Edge: Nov. 2020

I really enjoy my job here at Lake Edge because I get to see the kids imagination and creativity soar to new heights outside with our naturalistic approach to learning.

Assistant Director

Carissa Tikalsky

Degree/Training: Bachelors Degree-Music Education Emphasis, Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, and Conscious Discipline
Began Working in Field: 2017
Began at Lake Edge: 2021

I enjoy working with children because of the unique relationships we build. I love to start my day thinking...

"What memories will we make today?"

Chef

Denise Smits

Denise has been cooking for multiple nursing homes in the valley, and even the boys and girls club. She recently has joined out team here at Lake Edge and has transformed our entire menu into something healthy, yet delicious.

Lead Teachers
Deer Room

Jessica Jenson

Stevie Grosvenor

Katya Schumacher

Lead Teachers
Bear Room

Rachel Baker

Lead 4k
Teacher

Robin Staffeldt

Substitute Teacher

Mary Zehner

Mary works for the Menasha School District as a substitute teacher, and fills in here at Lake Edge when she can!

Degree/Training: Few Credits short of our Early Childhood Education Degree, Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, and Conscious Discipline.
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