Our staff
Rosie Messerly
Director
Education: AS Degree in Human Services, AA Degree in Early Childhood, NAC (National Administrative Credential), & CDA
Family: Two daughters - Jesslyn and Keyara, and 1 to be son in law - Connor Shannon & 2 puppies (Lulu & Hazel)
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my children & have enjoyed watching my children's hobbies.
Staff Member Since: April 1997
Why I work at Riverview: I enjoy working at Riverview because I enjoy watching the children grow and learn. I also enjoy the partnerships we have with the the parents and families. To me, working here is like being a part of one very big family!
Kristy Stetz
Assistant Director
Education: Graduated from WCHS.
Family: David and two sons Davin and Daytin Keller. Pets King and Lucky
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, outdoors, music, crafts, decorating, reading, and shopping!
Staff Member Since: September 2003
Why I work at Riverview: I love watching the children grow & learn new skills.
Chasity Plain
Curious Cuddlers - 1 year old Teacher
Education: Graduated from Webster City High School 2022.
Family: Husband-Jerred, Two boys-Braylon and Braxton.
Hobbies: Hanging out with my family, shopping, cleaning, cooking, puzzles, movies, and scrapbooking.
Staff Member Since: November 2012
Why I work at Riverview: I love helping & watching the children grow & learn. I love that we are our own little family here!
CHRISTINE MOSS
3 & 4 year old associate
Education: 1 year community college
Family:2 children: 1 son Trevor & 1 daughter Kelsie
Hobbies: Baking, walking my dogs & watching movies
Staff Member Since: June 2015
Why I work at Riverview: I love children & everyone I work with.
AMANDA HARRIS
3-year old preschool & childcare teacher
Education: WCHS diploma & 2 years of college at ICCC
Family: Husband: Justyn, Daughter: Jazmyne, Son: Shayne, twin Sister: Stacy, Brother: Justin. 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 3 dogs, 1 cat, & 2 guinea pigs
Hobbies: Movies, game nights, crafts, & family time.
Staff Member Since: October 2004
Why I work at Riverview: I love seeing the kids faces when they accomplish something they have been working on.
JESSLYN MESSERLY
Bubbly 2's - 2 year old teacher
Education: : AA degree for Elementary Education & currently working on a BA degree in Early Childhood Education
Family: Fiancé Connor & 3 dogs (Autum, Tucker & Belle)
Hobbies: Cooking, baking & babysitting
Staff Member Since: August 2017
Why I work at Riverview: Getting to know the children & families and building relationships with them.
MAGAN COONS
Cool Rulers - School Age Teacher
Education: Webster City High School Graduate
Family: Ramon, Ian, Liam, Jacob, Kacey, Ty, Oliver, & Aurora
Hobbies:Crafts, sewing, scrapbooking
Staff Member Since: October 2017
Why I work at Riverview: All the kids
STACY HENRY
4-year old childcare teachers & 4-year old preschool associate
Education: : High school diploma & Preschool CDA.
Family: Daughter-Makylee , twin sister Amanda, brother Justin, 3 nieces (Payton, Jazmyne & Hayley), 2 nephews (Rowyn & Shayne), & 2 cats
Hobbies: Consignment, movies & game nights.
Staff Member Since: September 2001
Why I work at Riverview: : All the experiences with all the wonderful kids & getting hugs when walking into the room in the morning.
LORILEE SEISER
Recently retired
Education: Northeast Hamilton High School Diploma, One year Iowa Central Community College, preschool CDA, many early childhood classes, and 20+ years in childcare.
Family: Married with 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchild.
Hobbies: Walking, biking, music and family.
Staff Member Since: August 2014
Why I work at Riverview: I love working with children & Riverview is a family environment.
ANNE WRIGHT
Head Cook
Education: High School Graduate
Family: Husband: Michael, Children: Cody, Cole, Craig, Tristyn & Johnny
Hobbies:spending time with family
Staff Member Since: October 2018
Why I work at Riverview: The staff and children are great!
DEB NILLES
recently Retired
Education: : HS diploma, computer courses & medical terminology.
Family: Husband – Michael, Daughter – Emily Stockdale (Husband Troy), Grandchildren – Ava & Talon
Hobbies: Time with family – boating, fishing, shooting & any time with grandchildren
Staff Member Since: February 2019
Why I work at Riverview: : I love the children!
Susie Holdgrafer
4-year old preschool para
Education:Para
Family: 4 boys (3 adults and 1 age 15)
Hobbies: Coloring and being with family
Staff Member Since: September 2022
Why I work at Riverview:I love being with the kids.
keyara tigner
associate
Education: Attending the University of Iowa for Marketing
Family: Rosie (Mom), Jesslyn (sister)
Hobbies: Dancing, cheer, & cooking
Staff Member Since: December 2021
Why I work at Riverview: I love creating bonds with the kids and helping them grow into amazing humans.
Jordyn Thome
bright beginners - infant room associate
Education: Attending Iowa Central Community College for Nursing
Family: Dad, Mom, Stepdad, 4 sisters & 3 brothers
Hobbies:Reading & cooking
Staff Member Since: February 2022
Why I work at Riverview: I love watching the children grow & learn new skills.
Camdyn Coons
associate
Education:High School Class of 2026
Family: Patrick-dad & Maddie-sister
Hobbies:Photography & art
Staff Member Since: November 2023
Why I work at Riverview:I enjoy working with children & the staff are amazing.
Julie Irvin
4 year old preschool teacher (wccs)
Education:Elementary Education Degree with Early Childhood endorsement, Masters in Early Childhood & SPED endorsement
Family: Husband-Ryan, Step children-Cami, Anna & Jaxin
Hobbies: Living the lake life on our pontoon, camping & playing with our dog Otis
Staff Member Since: August 2022
Why I work at Riverview: Seeing their faces light up when they learn new things.
Jazmyne Harris
sub
Education:Attending Iowa Central Community College for Theater
Family: Amanda & Justyn Harris, 2 brothers (Shayne & Breaden) & Aunt Stacy
Hobbies: Singing & drawing
Staff Member Since: July 2022
Why I work at Riverview: I like working with children and crafts.
Alexis Worden
Bright Beginners - infant room Associate
Education: High School graduate 2010 - South East Webster Grand.
Family:Husband Cory, Hilary, Gannon, Urban, William.
Hobbies: Disney, Harry Potter, walking & being with family
Staff Member Since: Previously 3 years (2016-2019) started back in February 2023
Why I work at Riverview:I love working with kids, helping them learn and watching them grow into individuals is so rewarding.
Sondra Cox
Infant room teacher
Education:Decorah High School
Family: Husband Jacob, Remy & Walker
Hobbies: Being outside, playing games & staying home
Staff Member Since: November 2022
Why I work at Riverview: I enjoy working with all the different age groups of kids.
Erin Bailey
sub
Education:Studying Elementary Ed at ISU
Family: Parents Scott & Jessie, sister Claire
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, family, & babysitting
Staff Member Since: January 2021
Why I work at Riverview: I love getting to know the kids & watching them learn & grow.
addilyn orton
associate
Education: Webster City High School
Family: Tiffany, Ryan, & Trevyn
Hobbies: Playing volleyball, going on side-by-side rides, & spending time with family & friends.
Staff Member Since: November 2023
Why I work at Riverview:I enjoy working with kids because I love getting to teach them new things & watching them grow up.
Emelyn O'Hearn
bubbly 2's - 2-year old room associate
Education: Some college
Family:I have a daughter & 3 siblings
Hobbies: Reading and being outside
Staff Member Since: (2017-2018) October 2022
Why I work at Riverview: I love working with my awesome coworkers and having fun with the kids.
bria wallerich
associate
Education:WCHS class of 2026
Family: Jenn (Mom), Nathan (Dad), Jason (Stepdad), 2 sisters (Keighan & Ayda)
Hobbies: Cheer
Staff Member Since: November 2023
Why I work at Riverview:I am excited to get to know the kids.
Lacey Heaton
Curious cuddlers - 1 year old room Associate
Education:WCHS
Family: Husband-Jesse, Kids-Harlene, Marlee, Charlotte, and Lennox
Hobbies: Spending time with my family
Staff Member Since: May 2024
Why I work at Riverview:I love getting to see my kids in passing & helping kids grow and learn has always been a passion of mine.
Arrin Lura
Sub
Education: Currently enrolled at BVU
Family: 2 boys, Archer and Fletcher
Hobbies: Crocheting, movies, sewing, reading, and concerts
Staff Member Since:November 2023
Why I work at Riverview: The kids and staff.
Abby Peterson
associate
Education:WCHS
Family: Mom-Mary, Dad-Kent, Brother-Adam, Sister-Ashley
Hobbies: Showing cattle, running, and hanging out with friends
Staff Member Since: August 2024
Why I work at Riverview:I enjoy working with children because of their different personalities.
meah cramer
associate
Education:Clarion Goldfield Dows High School
Family: Cramers
Hobbies: Traveling and being with friends
Staff Member Since:July 2024
Why I work at Riverview: I enjoy working with children because I want to be someone they look up to.
Destinee Murphy
Associate
Education: HS diploma & attending ICCC
Family: Kim (Mom), Brandon (Dad), & Gracee (Sister) Murphy
Hobbies: Cooking, babysitting my sister & sometimes reading
Staff Member Since:September 2024
Why I work at Riverview: I like to interact with children & care for them. I love to entertain kids & hold conversations with them.
Jill Coons
3 year old associate
Education:Northeast Hamilton & Iowa Lakes Community College
Family: Husband-Patrick, Daughter-Madison, Step-daughters-Madelyn & Camdyn, Son-Brayden
Hobbies: Cooking, cleaning & being outside
Staff Member Since: September 2024
Why I work at Riverview:Children are fun to be around! Love their honesty & how they see things.
Claire Bailey
associate
Education:Attending Iowa State University studying Elementary Education
Family:Parents Scott & Jessie (7th grade teacher) & Sister Erin
Hobbies:Golfing, shopping, traveling
Staff Member Since:Started September 2023 & returned October 2024
Why I work at Riverview:I love building relationships with the kids and their families!
Maja Gordon
Associate
Education: High School
Family: Mom-Debbie Fagervik, Dad-Josh Gordon, Siblings-Layla, David, Alex, Brynn & Emmersyn McGilligan
Hobbies: Baking, Arts & crafts
Staff Member Since:October 2024
Why I work at Riverview: I enjoy working with children because I just like kids & have always been surrounded by them.
Marissa Miller
Associate
Education: Attending Webster City High School
Family: Mom, triplet brothers (Kanon, Nash & Ike), Dad, Jessi (stepmom), 2 sisters (Maci & Milla), Grandma & Grandpa Gourley
Hobbies: Playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, showing sheep & playing with my brothers
Staff Member Since:November 2024
Why I work at Riverview:I'm looking forward to helping the kids, keeping them safe and having fun with them.
Resa Pavon
Associate
Education: High school
Family: I have 5 children (4 boys & 1 girl) (aes 23, 21, 18, 14 & 10)
Hobbies: Fishing & reading
Staff Member Since: February 2025
Why I work at Riverview: I want to make a difference in children's lives and enjoy watching them grow and interact with other peers.
Anna Irvin
Associate
Education: High School
Family: Holly (mom), Eric, Ryan (dad), Julie, Jaxin (brother), Cami (sister), 3 step siblings, 4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a hamster
Hobbies: Dancing, singing, art, camping & sewing
Staff Member Since:March 2025
Why I work at Riverview: Love being around kids.