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A Team Approach to Care

At Little Raiders, children are supported by more than one individual. Our teams collaborate across classrooms and age groups to ensure continuity, shared expectations, and consistent care. Educators are supported by leadership and support staff who are present, involved, and responsive to the needs of both children and teachers.

This team-based approach allows us to meet children where they are while maintaining clear structure and shared values throughout the program. Meet our team!

Who We Are

  • Chipmunks

    • Ashley Roskecke

    Badgers

    • Kaitlyn Wogh

    • Brooke Adank

    Bunnies

    • Hailey Wogh

    • Allyson Kolstad

    Otters

    • Alondra Gomez Ruiz

    • Kalleigh Hund

    Our Infant & Toddler Team provides safe, nurturing, relationship-based care focused on early development, sensory exploration, communication, and building strong foundations during the earliest years.

  • Bears

    • Jaidyn Suchla

    • Audreya Solberg

    Foxes

    • Melissa Meda-Garcia

    • Elizabeth Pahl

    • Olyvea Hunter

    Wolves

    • Melissa Klimek

    • Beth Applebee

    Our Twos & Threes Preschool Team supports growing independence, language development, social-emotional skills, and early learning through structured routines and intentional, play-based experiences.

  • RISE (Before School)

    • Mistie Rindahl

    RISE (After School)

    • Mistie Rindahl

    • Jazmin Mendoza

    RISE 4K Fridays

    • Mistie Rindahl

    RISE Summer Program Teachers 2026

    • Lauren Conrad

    • Kanah Slaby

    • More staff TBD

    RISE provides safe, engaging care for school-age students with homework support, enrichment activities, and structured play.

  • Teacher Assistants: Afternoon & Flexible Staff

    • Nathan Badillo

    • Allyson Kolstad

    • Jazmin Mendoza

    • Genesis Sagrero

    Substitutes

    • Lauren Conrad

    • Kanah Slaby

    • Sofia Sabillon

    Our Classroom Coverage Team provides additional staffing throughout the day, supports transitions and end-of-day routines, maintains required ratios, and ensures consistent supervision across classrooms.

  • Our Program Support team works behind the scenes and in classrooms to support teachers, assist administration, strengthen systems, maintain compliance, and ensure our program runs smoothly across both buildings.

    Samantha Putz: putz@arcadia.k12.wi.us

    Patricia Willadsen: willadsenp@arcadia.k12.wi.us

    Sloane Sanders
    sanderss@arcadia.k12.wi.us

    Caitlin Rowan‍
    rowanc@arcadia.k12.wi.us ‍

  • Program Coordinator: Taylor Everson
    eversonta@arcadia.k12.wi.us

    The Program Coordinator oversees staffing, scheduling, family communication, and overall program flow across both buildings.

    Childcare Center Director: Jolynn Wendt: wendtjo@arcadia.k12.wi.us

    The Director provides overall leadership, compliance oversight, family partnership, and long-term program development.

    • Tricia Pass

    • Autumn Evans

    • Sydney Johnston

    • Olivia Henkel

    Our new team members are still finding their place within Little Raiders. They’re learning our routines, building relationships, and gaining confidence as they grow into their roles. With time, support, and experience, they’ll settle into the spot where they thrive.