Preschool Staff

Our staff holds degrees in education; 4 year and 2 year degrees in Early and Elementary Education or a related field. We also have staff with Child Development Associate Degrees (CDAs). All have been educated to serve childrens’ needs with an understanding of young child development. We participate in ongoing education through in-service hours to inform, update, and learn best practices with children and families.
Check out our Announcements and Openings page for current staff openings!

Kay Heidrich
Director, Trinity Preschool
BS from MSUM in Early and Exceptional Education
Favorite things to do with kids include music, dancing, painting and creative art.
Theresa Pixley
Assistant Director, Lead Teacher of Turtles Group
Child Development Associate
Favorite things to do with kids include reading, playing, music, and dancing — And especially talking with them!


Rebecca hermann
Lead Teacher of Teddy Bears
BA Biology and Health and Medical Science
Favorite things to do with kids include reading stories, singing songs, and SCIENCE!
Shelby Litche
Lead Teacher of Ducklings Group
AA in Liberal Arts, Infant Toddler Credential
Favorite things to do with kids include reading stories, dance parties, and painting.


Kristy Heitkamp
Lead Teacher in Kitten Group
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Favorite things to do with kids include reading, doing art, and just playing and talking with them.
Linda Rude
Assistant Teacher of Ducklings Group
BS in Elementary Education w/ Preschool and Kindergarten Licensure
Favorite things to do with kids include playing with them, reading to them and singing songs with them.


Heather cantrell
Kitchen Support Staff and Toddler Aide
Infant Toddler Credential; Working on AA in Psychology
Favorite things to do with kids include playing tag and doing sign-a-longs.
Amy Schaible
Lead teacher
B.A. Elementary Education
Things to do with Kids: Arts and Crafts


Laura Gingerich
Teacher assistant
Early Childhood Certification from MState
Selina Silva
Teacher assistant
High School diploma with training
