Andrea@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com
Educational Director, Vadnais Heights

Educational Background:
A.A.S. Degree in Childhood Development from St. Paul College

B.A. in Child Development from Concordia University

Employed with Children’s Discovery Academy since 2000

“One of the hard parts about being a working parent can be missing out on some of the things your child learns and experiences during the day. While sometimes hard for parents, this is the best part of our job here at Children’s Discovery. We have the opportunity to be a part of each child’s life in a big way. We get to celebrate all those successes big and small and provide an environment for both children and families that we are proud of.  We nurture, educate, and provide lasting memories.  And we do it all because we love it. As a mother myself, I can’t think of anything more important than what we do here.  We get to make a difference and have a positive impact on the lives of children.”

~Andrea

Ashley@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com
Assistant Director, Vadnais Heights

Educational Background:
A.A.S. Degree in Childhood Development from St. Paul College

Employed with Children’s Discovery Academy since 2015

“I am so excited and grateful to be a part of the team at Children’s Discovery Academy! It is such a positive and wonderful place to work! I truly value all of the wonderful people I get to work with and families I meet.”

“Over the past 11 years, I have had the opportunity to work with many different ages of children. I have found working with children and families to be a truly rewarding experience.”

“A child has a special way of adding joy to every day.” ~Author Unknown

~Ashley

Sue@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com

Infant Teacher, Vadnais Heights

Educational Background:
Child Development Degree from Northeast Metro Technical College

Employed with Children’s Discovery Academy since 2016

“I truly love working with all ages of children, but infants truly have my heart!  I love seeing all the firsts with infants.  I am married to my husband, Tom and we have two daughters, who have also worked with CDA.  We all just love working with children!”

~Sue

Colleen@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com
Toddler A Teacher, Vadnais Heights

Educational Background: A.A.S in Early Childhood Education from Rasmussen College

Employed with Children’s Discovery Academy since 2007

“Working with children is something I’ve wanted to do from the time I was young. When I found my home at Children’s Discovery Academy in 2007, I knew this was the place where I could make a difference! It is so rewarding working with toddlers and to see how they learn and grow every day!

Being able to form great relationships with the families and my co-educators is one of the best parts of my job. I love that I get to be a part of helping these kids be the best they can be!”

~Colleen

LaurenB@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com
Toddler B Teacher, Vadnais Heights

Educational Background: A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education from Rasmussen College

Employed with Children’s Discovery Academy since 2013

“I always knew I wanted to work with children and being a part of the Children’s Discovery family has been such a joy. It’s such a rewarding feeling watching the children grow and learn each day. I love being able to connect with the families. Building positive relationships throughout the years is nothing short of wonderful!”

~Lauren B.