Tammy Daun
Tammy is currently one of the amazing teachers at Ridgewood Preschool. She really enjoys working with children. They bring delight to her heart. She and her husband, Brian have two children; a married daughter and a teenage son. In her free time she enjoys reading, swimming, walking, taking photos, sitting by the campfire, and kayaking. Some of her favorite places to be are in a garden, at a lake or ocean, at an art gallery and at the dinner table with friends and family.

Krista Joy Olson
Krista Joy is extremely excited to summer camps at Ridgewood! Krista, a licensed music teacher, loves to share her passion for Jesus, music, storytelling, playing games and being silly! She loves chickens, knitting, her two girls and her husband, gardening and playing. Krista Joy was an elementary music teacher for 22 years and now gets to teach from her home, church and in the community. Any time she gets to use movement, puppets, music and books, she’s a happy gal!

Ashley Richter
Ashley is passionate about kids knowing Jesus. She currently teaches in the elementary Sunday School class, directs MOPS Kids, volunteers at her kid's schools, and is the Ridgewood Awana program director. She is also a licensed math teacher who loves organizing, cooking, and crafting. She is married with three children ages 4-11.

Jackie Ramsay
Jackie is one of our beloved teachers at Ridgewood Preschool. She has a degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and has been a volunteer in the children's ministry for over 20 years. God has blessed her with the desire, abilities, and opportunity to foster the growth of young children not only in developmental growth but spiritual growth as well. She is married to Brian and they have 4 grown children.  Their twins that have graduated from Grand Canyon University, their 3rd daughter currently attends Iowa State University, and their youngest is currently attending Grand Canyon University.

Hana Ryman
Hana has loved teaching kids of all ages in academic, church, and coaching capacities. Preschoolers have become extra special to her as she has had the privilege to substitute teach at Ridgewood this year. Hana is extremely extroverted and loves connecting with lots of different people and getting her competitive juices flowing playing board games. She is married to Matt and has 4 kids ranging from age 8-14.

Kaitlyn Sarna
Kaitlyn is an assistant teacher at Ridgewood Preschool.  She lives with her husband, dog, and three cats.  Kaitlyn loves being around kids. She started babysitting at an early age. Kaitlyn has an incredible knack for thoughtfully engaging kids and for encouraging them to always do their best.  Kaitlyn graduated from cosmetology school, but continued to nanny and babysit for multiple families. When the teaching opportunity at Ridgewood came up, it affirmed for Kaitlyn that her true, God-given gift to work with kids would be so appreciated here. Kaitlyn loves coming into work at Ridgewood Preschool to connect with the kids and find sweet pockets of time to honor each student daily.

Laurie Stay
Laurie is beyond excited about welcoming kids and their families to Ridgewood Summer Camps and sharing the love of Jesus with them! Laurie graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and later continued her education at Northeastern University in gifted education. Laurie and her husband, David live in Minnetonka with their two children, Matthew, and Madeleine. She loves working at Ridgewood Church as the Kid’s Ministry Director and looks forward to all God has in store for the summer camp program!