Children age 2.5 and potty trained through age 3:
- Become socially and emotionally competent as they learn how to take turns, problem solve and get along with others.
- Are introduced to the alphabet and the sounds of the letters. Learn numbers have meaning.
- They can count and understand one to one correspondence.
- Learn that they are part of a family, community, state and country.
- Learn about science collections and observation. They learn how to predict and use the science method of inquiry.
- Enjoy lots of music and art expression so their creative juices can flow!
GOI THIENPRASERT, Preschool 1 Teacher
Hello, I’m Ms. Goi and I received my Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand. My first experience in the Early Childhood Education field was when I was studying in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program in Hawaii in 2004-2005. This experience inspired me to eventually become the outreach director of Concordia Gospel Ministry’s English Program and later the Concordia Child Care Ministry, both in Bangkok, from 2005- 2010. When my daughter Calah was born in 2010, I became a full-time mom and enjoy teaching here at Holy Cross.
Credentials and Years of Experience: Bachelors and Master’s degrees, Completed Certification Spring 2022 – 20+ years of experience
Children age 3-4:
- Become socially and emotionally competent so they will succeed academically.
- Learn how to make friends and keep friends and invite themselves into play.
- Learn upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, the sounds of the letters, and simple sight words and word families.
- Are introduced to simple addition and subtraction, measurement and graphing.
- Learn to count to 100 and count by tens to 100.
- Learn there are rules in society and that they are part of something bigger: their community, city, state, nation and world. They become culturally aware and embrace diversity.
- Conduct simple science experiments and make predictions.
- Have many opportunities to be creative and express their individualism through art, music and creative movement.
JESSICA WALKER, Preschool 2 Teacher
Hello, I’m Jessica, and I grew up in Colorado Springs attending Holy Cross and am so excited to be working here now. I moved away to attend college at Concordia University Texas, where I met my husband Tristan. We got married in 2014 and now have 2 boys, Daniel & Caleb. I got my degree in Elementary Education and my favorite hobbies are reading books, playing video games, and camping.
Credentials and Years of Experience: Bachelors in Elementary Education – 6 years of experience
Children age 4-5:
- Become socially and emotionally competent so they will succeed academically.
- Learn how to make friends and keep friends and invite themselves into play.
- Learn upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, the sounds of the letters, and simple sight words and word families.
- Are introduced to simple addition and subtraction, measurement and graphing.
- Learn to count to 100 and count by tens to 100.
- Learn there are rules in society and that they are part of something bigger: their community, city, state, nation and world. They become culturally aware and embrace diversity.
- Conduct simple science experiments and make predictions.
- Have many opportunities to be creative and express their individualism through art, music and creative movement.
MONA BOOK, Preschool 3 Teacher
I am the School Director and Preschool 3 teacher this year! I worked at Emmaus Lutheran School in Denver for the preschool from 2000-2008. I am married, have 4 children and 1 grandchild. I received my Associates’ Degree in May 2016 and have 14 years of experience.
Credentials and Years of Experience: Associates’ Degree – 14 years of experience.
RICHELLE HECKER, Preschool 4 Teacher
Hello, I’m Ms. Richelle and this is my third year on the Holy Cross staff. I have a bachelor’s degree in theatre and a master’s degree in psychology. I’ve lived all over the world as an army wife and have 5 children ages 4 to 26. I’ve had the opportunity to help out at other Lutheran schools and I am excited to teach here at Holy Cross another year.
Credentials and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree – 4 years of experience
Offered for Preschoolers:
- From 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
- This program includes instruction and activities in Art, Spanish, Music, Math, and Science/Social Studies.
LYNN BROCK, Preschool Afternoon Enrichment Teacher
Hello, I’m Ms. Lynn and my husband and I have two grown children. I have always loved working with children, and especially look forward to sharing my passion for children’s literature with the students at Holy Cross Lutheran School.
Credentials and Years of Experience: Master’s Degree in Library Science – 15 years of experience
KAITLYN BOOK, Preschool After Care Teacher
I am a student at Pikes Peek Community College. I have lots of experience supervising children. I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. Then I started working at the nursery for Holy Cross Lutheran Church when I was 15 years old and am currently working there.
Credentials and Years of Experience: Currently attending Colorado Early Colleges – 4 years of experience
JAN KOENIG, Teacher’s Aid
I have been blessed to be part of the Holy Cross community for 27 years. I have had 15 years’ experience as a teacher aid at Colorado Springs Christian School and am happy to be part of the team at Holy Cross School for a second year. My husband, Greg, and I love living in Colorado and like to get out hiking and camping in our free time.
Credentials and Years of Experience: 16 years of experience
TEMPEST SHANNON, Teacher’s Aid
I am parent of a preschooler and this is my first year helping out as a teacher’s aid in the school. I’m glad go be here to help the teachers and check on their needs throughout the morning.
Credentials and Years of Experience: – 1 year of experience
MALEAH MUELLER, Teacher’s Aide
Credentials and Years of Experience: Doherty High School Graduate
After School Care Program
Offered for Preschoolers:
- From 3:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
- Children enjoy play in learning centers, art projects, story time, and guided game activities until their families pick them up.