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.

Jodi Hogan
Jodi has been teaching preschool for the last seven years, but to be honest, she really hasn’t left the preschool realm since she was a preschooler because playing and being silly are her favorite things to do. She initially got a degree in psychology at St. Cloud State, but later went back to get her teaching license in special education and received her master’s degree. She and her husband, Dan have three children who are all in their teens.

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!

Chris Jurek
Chris is an assistant teacher at Ridgewood Preschool.  She loves learning, laughing, and sharing the love of Jesus with the children. Chris graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Benedict.  She went on to earn a certificate in lay ministry at the University of St. Thomas.  She’s walked in faith with children ages 3-16 at her church for the past 29 years.  Chris and her husband, Russ, have two teenage children. She’s beyond grateful for the joy and blessings experienced each day at preschool!

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.

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.

Michelle Smithson-Aldoubal
Michelle is a licensed educator in Minnesota, specializing in teaching students in grades PreK; 1st- through 6th. With a Master's degree in Education from St. Mary's University, she has dedicated her career to teaching in a broad range of educational environments. Currently, she is a remote teacher for VIBE online. Michelle, her husband Sam, and their two sons (aged 10 and 5) reside in Chaska. Her youngest son has been a member of Ridgewood Preschool since its inception. Michelle's love for Jesus propels her to share her time and faith with the students she will be teaching at Ridgewood Summer Camp!

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!