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January 1, 2025

Meet Melanie Lukas: January Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Melanie Lukas as our January Employee of the Month! Melanie has grown so much in her time with Doodle Bugs!. She started as a Director Assistant at our McCandless location and then moved into the Director role upon opening our Southpointe location in 2021! 3 years into her role Read More »

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December 1, 2024

Meet Makenzie O’Neill: December Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Makenzie O’Neill as our December Employee of the Month! Makenzie is a highly valued member of our team, known for her welcoming and inviting demeanor, particularly as our infant opener. She consistently demonstrates reliability and a willingness to assist whenever needed. As a lead teacher on a plan of study, Read More »

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November 1, 2024

Meet Delaney Brodnicki: November Employee of the Month

Delaney consistently exemplifies the Doodle Bugs! Way in the classroom. She trains other employees by thoroughly explaining proper procedures, shares responsibilities, and goes above and beyond to meet the needs of both children and co-teachers. Her positive presence in toddler-land is invaluable! Beyond managing her classroom, Delaney supports the center by filling in at the Read More »

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October 1, 2024

Meet Maddie Pender: October Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Maddie Pender as our October Employee of the Month! Maddie exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding team player. She seamlessly transitions between different age groups, embracing new tasks with ease. Maddie is primarily a Teacher Assistant in a toddler classroom and is not afraid to step up and help Read More »

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August 30, 2024

Meet Alysia Zellner: September Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize McCandless Director Assistant, Alysia Zellner, as our September Employee of the Month! Alysia’s commitment and dedication to Doodle Bugs! is unmatched and helps the McCandless center to run smoothly day in and day out. She starts everyone’s Doodle Day with a smile, speaks to every child, welcomes every staff Read More »

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July 26, 2024

Meet Lori White: August Employee of the Month

We are happy to announce Lori White as our August Employee of the Month! Lori began her Doodle Bugs! journey almost 5 years ago as a Teacher Assistant, and recently earned herself a Lead Teacher position when she completed her CDA earlier this year. Lori always lends a helping hand in the center, takes on Read More »

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July 1, 2024

Meet Cassidy Imperato: July Employee of the Month

Cassidy is a Lead Teacher at our Webster, NY location. Each day that she steps into the center, she is a shining example of living the Doodle Bugs! Way. Whether it’s leaving detailed and personalized notes for parents, providing engaging curriculum, or setting children up for success during mealtimes, she truly cares about the development Read More »

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June 4, 2024

Meet Dawn Comfort: June Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Southpointe Director Assistant, Dawn Comfort, as our June Employee of the Month! Dawn started her Doodle Bugs! journey as a Lead Teacher, where she embodied the term “Happy Teacher”. Her ability to run her classroom with grace and ease and take on any challenge that was thrown her way, Read More »

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February 10, 2023

Meet Shamir Tisdale: February Employee of the Month

We are thrilled to announce Shamir Tisdale as our Employee of the Month for February 2023! Shamir is an Evening Cleaner at our Greece location in Rochester, NY. He has been with Doodle Bugs! since October of 2020 and has been a tremendous asset to the center ever since. Although Shamir works behind the scenes, Read More »

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January 6, 2023

Meet Erin Lum: January Employee of the Month

We are happy to announce Erin Lum as our Employee of the Month for January 2023! Erin is a Teacher Assistant at the Cheektowaga location and has been part of the Doodle Bugs! team for a year and a half. Erin exemplifies everything that a Doodle Bugs! team member should be. Erin delivers a personalized Read More »

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