Meet our Staff

Our staff members are handpicked by our administrative team and have undergone a careful background check, taken multiple certified training courses and have an early childhood education certificate. Each lead teacher provides lesson plans that include all areas of our learning program, encourage loving and accepting peer relationships among the children, and enhance their learning in a motivating and enriching environment.

PASTOR JOE POTUZNIK

Lead Pastor & Licensee

Hi Ho, I'm Pastor Joe (Joepaaa)! I came to this church in 2010 and began serving as the Youth Pastor. June 2018, I took the Lead Pastor position and am still leading our elementary school youth group, One Way. I have a beautiful wife, daughter, and son. We also have various pets like dogs, parakeets, and chickens. I love the Cubs and Bears and still love my wife even though she is a Brewers and Packers fan…

ALISHA JAQUITH

Center Director

Hey there! I’ve been a member of the Crossroads Church since 2020 and love being involved here! I also help lead our Women's Bible Study Group. I am a wife and mother of two boys and one dog. I love reading, the outdoors, family time, volunteering, and taking road trips. I am lactose intolerant, but love trying and cooking new foods! I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in psychology, which I hope to use to help children and families in need of support and care.

NICOLE DEMPSEY

Administrative Assistant

Hello! I have been part of the CKC family since September 2024 and previously served on the CKC team from 2019–2023. My primary role is providing office support, though I’m often described as a “jack of all trades” who’s happy to help wherever needed.

My husband and I have one son and lots of critters at home! As a family, we love spending time outdoors hiking, camping, and farming. Agriculture is a big part of our lives—both my husband and I come from agricultural backgrounds and hold bachelor’s degrees in the agriculture field. We’re excited to pass that passion on as we raise the next generation to appreciate hard work, the outdoors, and the importance of agriculture.

AUBREY DOMINGUEZ

Kitchen Manager

Greetings, My name’s Aubrey. I’m very excited to join the CKC team. Happy to take the Kitchen Position, mostly because I just had my daughter. I’m happy to help here at CKC, while allowing me to be at home with my daughter as I need. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner, daughter and puppies! We’re big foodies, so trying new foods and restaurants is a regular occurrence for us. We also enjoy just hanging at home, binge watching movies and tv shows! During the warmer months, we’re huge walkers! Love walking new nature paths and just getting “easy exercise”.. 2026 will be an exciting year, as a first time mom, I’m eager to experience all these new wonderful moments! I like to think I’m a happy, bubbly person, who always has an open ear, arms and heart if you need! Glad to be here, can’t wait to meet everyone!

CYNTHIA KLENTZ

Infant Lead Teacher

Hello! I am Miss Cynthia! My son and I live in Jefferson. I had the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom until my son started school. I've also worked at Starbucks and therefore love coffee.

I like going to the zoo and spending time outside in the summer. I do not like the cold. My favorite color is purple. I'm a foodie, but I hate vegetables.

KENZIE MOHR

Infant Co-Lead Teacher

Hi! I’m Kenzie! I worked at CKC for a year back in 2021 and I am so excited to be back! In high school, I participated in tennis and track. I also love hike, go on day trips, and bike. I am enjoying getting to know and work with these amazing kids again!

DANI MENG

Ones Lead Teacher

Hello! I grew up in little ol’ Jefferson born and raised! I have a son, Dex, who is such a smart, loving, almost birthday twin, outdoors little boy! I was a CNA for 8 years before I decided it was time to take my love of caring and always learning to a younger generation. I couldn’t be more excited about this decision! Outside of work I am a homebody. I love relaxing, playing games on my switch, watching movies, and cross stitching!

INGRID DEBBAN

Twos Lead Teacher

LARA WILLCOX

Twos Co-Lead Teacher

Hi, my name is Lara Willcox. I started working at CKC in 2025. I worked as a CNA for 12 years and I worked in Childcare for four years. I'm passionate for taking care of others whether it's the older generation or younger children. I have three stepchildren ages 16, 12, 9. We also have three bearded dragons, a ball python, and a blue tongue skink. In my spare time I love hanging out watching movies with the family.

NATALYE STACH

Threes Lead Teacher

Hi! I am Natalye, I have my associate's degree in early childhood education, and I am a mother to two wonderful little girls that attend CKC. I am the youngest of four siblings and have always been the babysitter of the family. I love teaching it’s something I have always been passionate about. I love that each child learns so differently and figuring out the best way to teach them. In my spare time I love to spend time with my daughters, read poetry books and renovate our house with my husband! Some of my favorite things are coffee, going on long car rides, candles and the color pink!

NANDY VONDRA

Seasonal 4K Lead Teacher

Hola! I have worked at Crossroads Kids Connection since 2012. I love teaching and interacting with children and watching them grow. I am bilingual and enjoy teaching children Spanish and seeing them learn.

I am a wife and mother of four kids. I do not like to watch TV, but instead stay very busy cooking, sewing, and being outdoors. I enjoy traveling with my husband and family around the world!

KALEY RADTKE

School Age Lead Teacher

Hi, my name is Kaley! I chose to work in childcare because I have always loved helping children learn, grow, and discover new things about the world around them. My favorite part about teaching is seeing the excitement in a child’s eyes when they accomplish something new and knowing I was able to support them along the way. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, photography, and spending time with family and friends. A few of my favorite things are the color pink, pizza, and dogs. I am so excited to be part of this community and to build positive, lasting connections with the children and their families!

HAILEY ZOELLICK

Support Staff & Substitute Teacher

Hi, I'm Miss Hailey! I graduated from Jefferson High School in 2021. I started with CKC July 2022 through an outside training program. I officially joined the team in October 2022 and have been able to work in every classroom. I love working with kids of all ages! I enjoy playing with kids and teaching them new things.

Some of my favorite things are chocolate and tacos! My favorite colors are purple and black. I am a Harry Potter fan, love to read, and spend time with friends.

MELIA KLETSCH

Support Staff

Hi I am Melia, I am very excited to let you know a little bit about me I have grown up in a big family and it has gave me lots of hands-on experience caring for younger siblings and taught me the importance of patience, kindness, and understanding. While this will be my first daycare job, I am very excited and motivated to work with children. I love interacting with children, helping them learn through play, and creating a safe and loving environment where they feel comfortable and supported. Some of my favorite things to do are spend time with my family, my cat, and bake! And You can often catch me with a book in my hand!

RYLIE THOMAS

Seasonal Substitute Teacher

Hi, I graduated from Johnson Creek High School in 2018 and UW-Whitewater in 2025 for education! During the school year, I teach at Lake Mills Elementary school. I started at CKC in late summer of 2021, and I love it here! Spending time with kids and encouraging them to use their imagination is my favorite! I love getting to know the kids and help them grow!

I have played softball since I was about 7 and I love to play pretty much any sport! Nature and animals are passions of mine as well.