Ms. Madalen brings a strong background in healthcare to early childhood education, along with a genuine passion for helping and caring for others. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology and is a certified Surgical Technologist. In addition, she is registered with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and holds an Ohio EMT Certification.

At AcademyOne, Madalen’s favorite part of her work is watching children learn new skills and seeing their bright, smiling faces each day. She finds joy in being part of those special moments of growth and discovery.

Outside of work, Madalen loves to cook and bake, and she takes great pride in raising her two children, Ashton and Elliana. A fun fact about her is that she enjoys sharing her love of books with her kids, her favorite children’s story is Where the Wild Things Are, because it shows that even though children’s emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming, they can always be managed and soothed, with love and comfort waiting at home.

Her favorite quote is one that reflects her playful spirit and belief in keeping a childlike heart:

“That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” – Walt Disney