Lake Area Discovery Center

3770 Bellaire Avenue

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Office: 651•762•7884

Email:  lisaswenson@ladcfamilies.org

Redeemer's LADC Staff Page

Redeemer's LADC Staff

Welcome to Redeemer's LADC! We hope you have a chance to get to know our amazing team of teachers!

Our teachers are available to connect or meet with you at your convenience. Call, email, or catch them at class to set up a meeting time!

Lisa Swenson, Office Manager & Site-Director
 Email Lisa |  Phone Lisa at 651-762-7884

Lisa is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead. She has a background in camp ministry, children & family congregational ministry, music and art. Lisa taught with LADC for six years and has been the program's Office Administrator for the past three years.

Lisa is married with two young children and lives in White Bear Lake. She and her husband, Keith, are active members of Redeemer and enjoy outdoor activities.

"I have been crucified with Christ. It is not I who live, but Christ who lives in me."  Galatians 2:20

 
Laura Carlson, Lead Teacher Blue Room Discovery Classes
 Email Laura |  Phone Laura at 651-762-7884

Laura has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood from South Dakota State University. She has been teaching in early childhood for 24 years; 13 years with LADC!

Laura lives in White Bear Lake with her husband and son. She enjoys outdoor activities with her family- running, hiking and fishing.
 

 
Debbie Meyer, Assistant Teacher Blue Room
 Email Debbie | Phone Debbie at 651-762-7884

Debbie has taught in early childhood education for over 15 years. She was a part of our first teaching team at LADC 10 years ago! She loves working with young children and seeing the world through their eyes.

Debbie lives in White Bear Lake with her husband. They have two grown daughters, who are also teachers! Debbie loves to knit, shop and watch American Idol.

 

 

Emily Miller, Lead Teacher Green Room Kinderstart Classes
 Email Emily |  Phone Emily at 651-762-7884

Emily is a Kindergarten certified teacher and is finishing her Masters Degree is Special Education. She has taught with LADC for the past three years and loves the enthusiasm and curiosity of five year olds!

Emily lives in Mahtomedi and enjoys spending time with her friends and family, running and playing soft ball!

 

 
Patty Kardashian, Assistant Teacher Green Room
 Email Patty / Phone Patty at 651-762-7884

Patty Kardashian feels blessed to have been working at LADC since 2005. For almost 16 years, Patty worked in the administrative management field for 2 technology companies. In 1999 Patty took a career change and became a stay-at-home-mom. When her son Alexander entered 1st Grade, Patty re-entered the work-force as an assistant teacher. She loves the days filled with wonder, adventure and glitter!
 

 
Michelle Verley, Monday Terrific Twos Lead Teacher
 Email Michelle /  651-762-7884

Suzanne Montgomery, Thursday Terrific Twos Lead Teacher
 Email Suzanne  / 651-762-7884

Beth Yochum, Terrific Twos Assistant Teacher
 Email Beth /  651-762-7884