Ms. Anna
OWNER
Anna Czyz took ownership of Growing Minds Clubhouse in February 2020. Anna’s mission as the owner is to create an environment for children and families that is positive, creative, safe, healthy, and fun! Prior to taking ownership, Anna worked at Growing Minds Clubhouse from 2017-2020 in various roles including a full-time teacher in Toddler 2 & Pre-K 1, Administrative Assistant & Curriculum Coordinator. Anna brings more than 20 years of childcare experience to her role and is committed to creating a place for children to grow, feel seen, heard, and important. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her two dogs, Tuck & Remi, reading, being outdoors, and staying active in the gym! Anna and her husband recently welcomed their first child in November 2025 and have loved every second of parenthood!
Ms. Denise
DIRECTOR
Denise Glock has 27 years of experience in education, having worked with students from Preschool through those in College. She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and two Masters Degrees in Special Education – Gifted and Educational Administration. As a teacher, she educated students in second and sixth grades and then took over as the Elementary Principal and Special Education Director at Shelby-Rising City Public Schools. Most recently she was the Undergraduate Data Operations Manager at Concordia University in Seward. She realized something was missing, and knew it was the magical experience of working with the “littles”. Her husband, Ted, is a farmer and works for a roll-off dumpster company. She has three children of her own; however, they are 32, 30 and 27 and don’t provide that cute and innocent interaction she needs! Fortunately, she has a new grandson, Baker, to snuggle, cuddle, and spoil. In her free time, Denise spends time with family and friends, attends live theater events and concerts of all genres, travels, and tries to check off as many of her “bucket list” items as she can. She also hopes to return to the stage and perform in the Omaha theater community!
Ms. Jessie
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Ms. Jessie joined us in 2023 in the Infant 1 classroom! She has also been a birth and postpartum doula since 2011. Jessie feels it is such an honor to welcome over 500 lives (and counting) into the world. She truly enjoys educating families and continuing to receive certifications and experience in pregnancy, birth, family postpartum transition, and infant care. Jessie has loved working with children since she was very young! She is now enjoying helping the Clubhouse teach, grow, and connect with all of the kids, their parents, and the team. She has three children of her own…2 in their twenties and her teenager, Ms. Amber! Now that they are so much older, teaching and snuggling the little ones really helps her get her baby fix! Outside of the Clubhouse and her doula work, Jessie enjoys spending time with her own children, reading, watching sunsets, traveling, hanging out with friends, and snuggling with her two sweet kitties!
Mr. Lucas
KITCHEN
Mr. Lucas has a strong passion for serving others and enjoys being part of roles where he can support and care for people in meaningful ways! Lucas has experience preparing and serving full-day meals at Boy Scout events and cooking for groups of approximately 30 adults. He was responsible for planning menus, grocery shopping, and preparing meals from start to finish, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He also found a love for cooking at home through watching different types of recipes online. He enjoys trying new dishes and sharing the food he cooks with the people in his life! Alongside his cooking experience, he has spent many years working with children in different settings. He coached baseball for two years, where he enjoyed helping young athletes build confidence and learn teamwork. He has also worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supporting their communication and developmental skills through patience and positive encouragement. In addition, he has served as a camp instructor and a Troop Guide in a Boy Scout leadership course, mentoring youth and helping them build responsibility and confidence.
Ms. Kristy
Infant 1 Teacher
Ms. Kristy joined Growing Minds Clubhouse in 2020 as our Infant 1 teacher. She loves singing and dancing with the children, as well as making them laugh! She has worked with children for more than 17 years and is a mom to three children. Ms. Kristy strongly supports the cause to cure childhood cancer.
Ms. Gabbie
Infant 1 Teacher
Ms. Gabbie worked as our cook for several years before transitioning to our Infant 1 classroom! Ms. Gabbie loves to be creative- she cooked tons of fun themed food to go along with our weekly activities, and decided to transfer her love of creation to our infants classroom in the form of sensory, play and artwork! In her free time, she loves to cook, sew, draw, and spend time with her dachshund!
Ms. Kamryn
Infant 2 Teacher
Ms. Kamryn joined our family in 2025! She was born and raised in Minnesota and just recently moved to Omaha. She has been working in childcare for a little over a year, and absolutely loves it! Kamryn feels kids have such a special way of seeing the world, and she enjoys getting to learn and laugh with them every day. Watching their personalities shine as they grow is the best part of what she does. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Kamryn enjoys painting, upcycling projects, reading, trying new foods, snowboarding in the winter, and hanging out with her 2 year old sister, who keeps her on her toes and inspires her daily!
Ms. Sherri
Infant 2 Teacher
Ms. Sherri joined Growing Minds Clubhouse in 2023 as our Infant 2 teacher. Sherri is a mother to two handsome boys who also attend Growing Minds Clubhouse! She loves keeping busy with many kids sports like flag football, baseball and leading her Girl Scout Troop! Sherri loves coming to work everyday ready to positively impact the children’s lives and provide many hugs, high fives, and sing silly songs!
Ms. Ashley
Toddler 1 Teacher
Ms. Ashley joined our team in 2023 and has spent quality time in each of our classrooms as a floater. She recently transitioned into our full-time Toddler 1 teacher and does an absolutely amazing job! She always ensures the children are safe, having fun, learning & you can expect the cutest pictures on a daily basis + creative crafts sent home throughout the week. Ashley’s favorite part about working with children is putting a smile on their faces and building connections with them, as well as watching them learn and grow! In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
Ms. Tara
Toddler 1 Teacher
Ms. Tara is thrilled to be part of each child’s world here at Growing Minds Clubhouse! She is married to her husband, R.J., and is a proud mom of four wonderful boys. With 24 years of experience in childcare, Tara’s passion for nurturing and teaching young children continues to shine through in all she does. Her goal is to one day become a director or part of management, where she can use her extensive experience to help a center reach its highest potential. One of Tara’s greatest joys is witnessing a child’s eyes light up when they learn something new, or seeing the pride they feel after accomplishing a goal. She cherishes being part of their growth – teaching, guiding, and encouraging them while ensuring they always feel safe and cared for. Tara believes every child deserves to be surrounded by people who are genuinely passionate about their development and happiness, and she feels truly honored to play that role. Outside of the classroom, Tara is a health and wellness advocate with a focus on blood sugar, inflammation, and gut health. A dedicated fitness enthusiast, she enjoys working out and hopes to become a part-time fitness instructor in the near future. Tara draws daily inspiration from her son with autism, who she calls her greatest hero. His courage and strength have taught her invaluable lessons in resilience, patience, and love. Qualities that continue to influence both her personal and professional life.
Ms. Emma
Toddler 2 Teacher
We welcome Ms. Emma to the Clubhouse in 2025 as our Toddler 2 teacher! She has been working in education for 10 years and has specifically been in childcare for a little over 4 years. Emma has worked with all ages of children and found her happy place in Toddler 2! She loves watching the 2 year olds learn and absorb new things. She loves seeing the wonder and spark in their eyes, but her favorite thing is their willingness to be silly, have dance parties, and color outside the lines/use their imaginations. In her personal life, her boyfriend and her have 2 dogs and 2 cats. They enjoy being busy bodies- skiing, snowboarding, hiking, summers at the lake, and finding new food spots/restaurants to try are a few of their favorite pastimes!
Ms. Cindy
Toddler 2 Teacher
Ms. Cindy began at Growing Minds Clubhouse in 2023 as a floater, stepping in from room to room as needed. In 2026, she transitioned to our full-time Toddler 2 teacher! She has 15+ years of experience in childcare and her favorite part about working with children is seeing their little faces light up, when they learn something new or say her name, their enthusiasm, hugs and so much more. There isn’t a single thing she doesn’t love about every single child at the Clubhouse! In Cindy’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her 14 grandchildren, her family, reading on her deck and riding in her jeep.
Ms. Katelyn
Pre-K 1 Teacher
Ms. Katelyn has worked in childcare for 7 years and loves witnessing children learn and grow. She enjoys building relationships and bonding with each child. Katelyn brings bits and pieces of the Montessori approach into her classroom, which the children have been thriving in! In Katelyn’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her Schnauzer named Bear, and photography focused on nature, landscaping and scenery.
Ms. Lexii
Pre-K 2 Teacher
Ms. Lexii leads with her passion and dedication to early childhood education. She values learning the children as individuals and building their skills to help them succeed. Whether that means helping them grow academically, socially, emotionally or anything else that comes along. Her background includes training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, along with experience as a Registered Behavior Technician supporting children on the autism spectrum. Since 2019, she has worked in the childcare field working with a wide range of age groups, and she is currently a certified postpartum doula. Ms Lexii loves to continue her education on everything early childhood through research and development classes. In her personal life she loves spending time with the people she loves, exploring new hobbies and going home to her two sweet little old cats Calvin and Coolidge.
Ms. Addison
Pre-K 2 Teacher
Ms. Addison is a dedicated and compassionate leader who exemplifies servant leadership. She is committed to supporting and empowering others, always placing the needs of her students and colleagues at the forefront. Her genuine care for students is reflected in her efforts to create positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where every child can thrive. Currently, Ms. Addison is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement at Doane University. She is also a member of the Hansen Leadership Program, where she continues to develop her leadership skills and deepen her commitment to serving others. Through her academic studies and leadership experiences, Ms. Addison is preparing to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners and the communities she serves! In her personal life, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She also loves to read and spend time with her pets!
Ms. Amber
FLOATER
Meet Ms. Amber! She is a senior in high school and has been working in childcare for about 4 years. She loves making sure the kids have a safe and fun place to be, and her goal is always to help them feel happy and excited when they come back to the Clubhouse every day. When she’s not in a classroom, you can usually find her playing lacrosse or out at the dirt track racing!
What People Say
“We’ve been with Growing Minds Clubhouse for almost 2 years now and in that time my daughter has learned so much! The structure and activities they do throughout the day really help her stay engaged and learn! I can’t wait to watch my son grow and learn here! The staff is amazing. They are always so welcoming and personable. If there is ever concern I know it’ll be taken care of. Coming to Growing Minds Clubhouse was one of the best choices we could have made as parents.”
– Jordan & Caty Lund