Site Director/Multi Site Director

Susan Walter

Ms. Susan has been with M&M for over six years. She is one of the programs’ Multi-Site Directors and also the Site Director for South Canton scholars. Ms. Susan is a certified teacher and graduate of Michigan State University. She works as a Math Intervention Specialist at South Canton and enjoys developing relationships with her students. Some of her favorite pastimes are: spending time with her husband; reading; arts and crafts; and sports, especially track and field, tennis and Jiu Jitsu. Her passion is to empower students to maximize their potential and find the CHAMPION that lives on the inside of them.

KINDER SPECIALIST

Ms. SIERRA

This is Ms. Sierra’s seventh year with M&M. Her love for the students is evident in the way she interacts with and treats them. She is currently pursuing a career that involves working with children and is excited to use her creative and intuitive abilities to keep them involved, active, engaged, and happy to be at M&M. Sierra is an amazing teacher and writer! She uses best practices in all her well thought out lessons and teaches her students to be independent thinkers and problem solvers. The students and parents love her!

1ST GRADE SPECIALIST/ COMMUNICATIONS

Ms. Sydnee

Sydnee is entering her third year working with M&M. She currently goes to Baker College, majoring in psychology, to obtain her bachelor's degree. Her time with the students was unfortunately cut short due to the pandemic after her first year, so it was nice to reestablish and build relationships when everyone came back. Sydnee feels that working with M&M has been amazing and believes the experience will be helpful towards her career in the future. She loves spending time with the students, laughing, playing games, while also helping them advance in their own lives. Sydnee also assists with parent communication during the day since Ms. Susan is busy with her third-grade classroom from 8-3.

2nd-3rd Grade Specialist

Ms. camryn

Camryn is starting her second year with M&M, but has worked with children for 4 years. Her favorite parts of working with the kids are playing games, doing fun activities, and getting to know the students. She is currently going to Schoolcraft College for Early Education. After she earns her associates degree, she plans to transfer to another university. In her spare time, Camryn enjoys running, exercising, and crafts. She also loves spending her time with family and friends. Her favorite TV shows are reality TV. Her favorite books as a kid were the Magic Tree House series. 

2nd-3rd Enrichment Specialist

Ms. Jackie

Ms. Jacqueline is new to the M&M team! She is a mother of two grown daughters. She is also the grandmother of a little boy. He is the joy of her life. She enjoys her big family. 

2nd-3rd Grade Specialist

Ms. Allana

2nd-4th Enrichment Specialist

mr. Richard 

Mr. Richard likes spending time with his children, going to sporting events, and fishing.  He went to Robichaud High School and studied psychology at Grand Rapids JC.  He worked in a public school for 20 years as a Conflict Resolution Specialist and Student Advocate. He was led to M&M after taking a couple years off.  He finds working with children rewarding. His guilty pleasure would be to watch football all day everyday. He watches high school, college, and professional football. His favorite books as a kid were Where the Wild Things Are and Green Eggs and Ham. 

4th Grade Specialist

Ms. Sofia

4th-5th Enrichment Specialist

ms. Katelyn

Ms. Katelyn is going to school at Schoolcraft for cybersecurity.  Before she came to work with M&M, she worked as a waitress.  In the future, she wants to work at a tech company like Microsoft.  In her free time, she likes to go shopping and hang out with her friends.  Her favorite TV show is Gilmore girls.  As a kid, her favorite books were the Berenstain Bears.

6th-8TH GRADE SPECIALIST

Ms. ADDIE

Adelyn Bhavsar currently attends Madonna University, majoring in accounting. Addie believes that being a college student and working with M&M is great! Although she just started last year, it is easily the best job she’s ever had (her words!). Addie loves learning about the students’ interests and being able to connect with them. She looks forward to another great year with her students and the team at M&M.

Enrichment Specialist

MS. aabhia

Ms. Aabhia started at the University of Michigan-Dearborn this year studying Biological Science and Pre-Med. She has worked with children babysitting and tutoring and loves creating engaging learning activities for kids, to help them grow and develop in a supportive environment.  She is passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives, encouraging curiosity and creativity.  For fun she likes baking and binge watching TV shows (her favorite is Gossip Girl).  As a kid, her favorite book was Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss.

Operations Manager

Tara ball

Ms. Tara has been with M & M since 2009 and also began as an Enrichment Specialist. But with Tara’s extensive experience and expertise in School-Age programming, it was clear her role was to include so much more. Tara is instrumental in providing high quality care at M&M. Tara is a valuable coach and leader to all Specialists, Site Leaders and even the Administrative Team. Tara will often step into a classroom to cover a shift, to help train a new specialist, or even just because she LOVES working with the kids! Tara’s greatest love—planning and working summer camp!

Owner

Madonna Mrocca

As the owner of M&M Daycare, Inc., Madonna has been providing care for children since 1995. As a parent of two children who attended NHA Schools, Madonna understands the important role that M&M Plays in providing a quality school-age program. She understands that strong partnerships with families, co-workers and school-day teachers will aid in the growth and development of each child. Her team of professionals are provided with an equally safe and cooperative workplace where honesty, integrity, trust, respect, and ongoing professional education is their primary responsibility. Although Madonna now operates primarily in the administration of the program, she believes in her team and relies on them to provide the best before and afterschool program available!