Breanna Johnson, Director
Breanna has been a member of the ABC Preschool community since 2018 when her oldest attended. She has been an active member of the Board of Directors since then and was the Board President from 2019 - 2024 when she became the Director. Breanna graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2010 with her bachelor of science degree in Elementary Education. She completed her Masters Degree in 2014. Her and her husband Brad live in Blaine with their three children and two cats. All three of her children have all attended or are currently attending ABC. Breanna enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, swimming, and spending many hours cheering on her kids on the baseball diamonds, football fields, and the basketball courts!
Amy Lougheed, MWF Lead Teacher
Amy first joined ABC in 2023 when her youngest child, Cayden, attended preschool. She is thrilled to contribute to ABC as the Monday/Wednesday/Friday Teacher. Amy has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from The University of South Dakota. She had been a stay at home mom for the last 8 years but is looking forward to getting back into a classroom and connecting with children and their families. Amy, her husband Ryan, and two children, Jaxon and Cayden, have lived in Lino Lakes since 2021 with their two cats (Ollie and Chilly). Amy loves spending time outside with her family, doing needlework, musicals and cheering on the Timberwolves!
Hannah Paddock, Lead Teacher T/Th
Hannah Paddock has been part of the ABC community as a parent since 2015 and is excited to be teaching the Tuesday/Thursday class. She loves working with children and helping them learn and grow. Before staying home with her boys, Hannah taught kindergarten and first grade for five years. She has a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Northwestern. Hannah lives in Lino Lakes with her husband, Heath, and her three sons. She loves learning, spending time outside, going for long walks, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
Leah Thaemert, Assistant Teacher M-F
Leah is excited to support ABC's classes as the assistant teacher. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2018 with a degree in history. Leah worked for youth nonprofits and spent a few years as a freelance writer before discovering her passion for early childhood education while working as a nanny and special education paraprofessional. Leah lives in Shoreview with her husband Logan. In her free time she enjoys knitting, reading, ballet, and spending time outside.
