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

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