Catherine St. John

Director and Lead Preschool Teacher

Catherine is an experienced educator and our Preschool Director. She has taught preschool for the past 12 years and has both an early childhood and elementary teaching degree and holds a valid state teaching license. Catherine also obtained a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2020. Catherine's previous experience includes serving as a preschool teacher, early childhood director, and student teaching supervisor.

Catherine believes young children learn best through play and hands-on experiences, especially when teaching is tailored to fit each individual learner. Catherine loves how children connect things together as they learn and explore their world. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with the children and helping them create and build in the block area.

Jackie Geipel

Assistant Teacher

Jackie serves as our Assistant Preschool Teacher, bringing kindness, patience, and a joyful spirit to the classroom each day. She loves working with young children and supporting their learning through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. In addition to her role in the preschool, Jackie also serves as our Church Secretary, where she helps keep everything organized and running smoothly. Jackie spends her time at school and school greeting families, playing with preschoolers, assisting teachers, and managing church communications,