
Wiggles N Giggles Academy
Child Care Facility
Meet Our Team
We have low staff turn over and our employees are valued for their team work.
Come in for a tour and meet our staff!
"Live, love, laugh, leave a legacy." -Stephen R. Covey
Tiffany (Rudy) Mlinarich
Has a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education.
She has been a daycare employee since 2008. She is the current owner and operator of Wiggles N Giggles Academy, LLC.
Shannon Steinbruegge
Shannon is a mother of two children and has 20 years experience in the child care industry. Shannon specializes in excellent infant care. She is a assistant group supervisor.
Beth Stratton
Beth was a stay at home mom with her three children when they were young. She got into childcare after her children were older. She has experience from other centers and is one of the teachers in the infant room.
Morgan Johnson
Morgan enjoys working with all of the age groups and assists with a variety of activities. She has worked with us for 5 years and graduated from college with a teaching degree in elementary education and a minor in special education. Miss Morgan is a special education teacher for Norwin and helps us out on summer breaks.
MaryLee Milko
MaryLee is a retired teacher who was looking to work part time with children. She fills in as needed is and brings new ideas and fun to the daycare. She loves to bring in new books and songs to fit the holiday or theme.
Julie Funa
Julie is also a retired teacher who was looking to stay busy while working with children again. The kids love the fun that Julie brings to the daycare. You will find her sitting on the floor playing games and teaching the kids new skills.
Kathy Ayres
Kathy comes to us with many years of experience especially in the preschool room. She loves teaching the kids the skills they need to know to go to Kindergarten and always has fun games to help engage them during learning time.
Marina Ayres
Marina spends her time in the toddler room as the main teacher. She loves seeing the kids every day and helping them prepare with skills to move to the preschool room.
Tommie Stewart
Tommie has worked in child care for many years. She came to us from a bigger center so that she could have more one-on-one with the children.
Susan Tibbens
Susan is an assistant group supervisor and loves being with the preschoolers. She has two grown children and many years of experience working with kids.
Athena Steinbruegge
Athena is the daughter of Shannon and has grown up being involved with the daycare since she was 3. Athena is an assistant group supervisor and currently going to WCCC for welding. She can be found helping in every age group and having dance parties with the kids.
Ashelyn Cornelius
Ashelyn currently attends Westminster College for Early Education. She helps us out during breaks and throughout the summer. She is an aide and can be found assisting in the infant and toddler rooms.
Brianna Elias
Bree works part time for us after she works at a pre-k program in Penn Trafford. She is eager to learn the ways of daycare and enjoys working with the toddlers and preschoolers.
Avery Waszo
Avery is a volunteer that comes in after school hours to gain experience in the industry and with children. She enjoys helping out in every room and the kids love seeing her.