April 1, 2026

Meet Alexandria Wilson: April Employee of the Month

We’re excited to recognize Alexandria (Xan) Wilson as our April Employee of the Month! Xan exemplifies a “can-do” attitude—always willing to learn, step in where...

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March 2, 2026

Meet Evelyse Cruz: March Employee of the Month

Evelyse is an exceptional member of our Doodle Bugs! team, consistently going above and beyond in everything she does. She demonstrates operational excellence, completes thoughtful...

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February 10, 2026

Why Professional Development Matters in Early Childhood Education

Bridget Wolff, Director of Learning & Development, NYS T-TAP Professional Development Specialist, Early Childhood “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never...

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February 2, 2026

Meet Natasha Burrows: February Employee of the Month

We are excited to recognize Natasha Burrows as our February Employee of the Month! Natasha is recognized for her consistent commitment to providing a safe,...

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January 2, 2026

Meet Stephanie Freeburger: January Employee of the Month

We are pleased to recognize Stephanie Freeburger as our January Employee of the Month. Stephanie truly exemplifies our mission of Happy Children! Happy Parents! Happy...

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December 1, 2025

Meet Lily Scheffler: December Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Lily Scheffler as our December Employee of the Month! During Lily’s time at Doodle Bugs!, she has taken on...

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October 29, 2025

Meet Sophia Scardino: November Employee of the Month

We are excited to recognize Sophia Scardino as our November Employee of the Month! Sophia joined Doodle Bugs! in September 2022 as a part-time Teacher...

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October 13, 2025

Read-Alouds: One of the Most Powerful Tools in Our Toolbox

Kate Puzan, Education Specialist This blog was written in honor of Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” Day, a campaign Doodle Bugs! participates in each year....

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October 1, 2025

Meet Haley Benkelman: October Employee of the Month

We are proud to recognize Haley Benkelman as our October Employee of the Month. Haley has gone above and beyond this year, stepping into additional...

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September 2, 2025

Meet Jenna Protho: September Employee of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Jenna Protho as our September Employee of the Month! Jenna consistently delivers personalized experiences to the children by embracing...

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August 1, 2025

Meet Taylor Bashaw: August Employee of the Month

We’re excited to recognize Taylor Bashaw as our August Employee of the Month! As an infant teacher, Taylor truly embodies the Doodle Bugs! Way through...

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July 29, 2025

My Doodle Bugs! Story: Turning an Interest into a Career

Bridget Wolff, Director of Learning and Development | NYS T-TAP Professional Development Specialist, Early Childhood It was the start of my senior year of college,...

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