We believe that learning should be fun and hands-on, and much of our learning time happens through daily center activities and play. We incorporate bible, language arts, phonics, math, social studies, science, crafts, and songs into our class times that are age-appropriate and designed to best serve the needs of each individual student. We encourage students to explore, engage with, and ask questions about the world around them to get to know their Creator and the world that He made! Our main goal for our students is that they would develop a love for learning and an understanding that God loves them and made them with purpose.

I’ve always known since a very young age that I was meant to work with children.  To be a vessel for God to help children understand they are important and loved.  I am born and raised in the Wenatchee Valley. I have spent a majority of the last 14 years running an in-home daycare and homeschooling my children.  I am a wife to Josh and a mother to 3 wonderful daughters.  You can always find me outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking or just spending time with my family

The calling and passion the Lord has laid on my heart is teaching and loving on kiddos. I have a BA in Elementary Ed and taught Kindergarten at Washington Elementary before staying home to raise our kids and homeschool. I have taught in some capacity for about 20 years because I love it so much! One of my favorite things is seeing children's excitement and joy as they discover the world around them. They learn best through play, and I incorporate that into how we learn in the classroom. I will love and encourage each kiddo as I strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  I am wife to Dustin and mom to four adult kids.
Fun fact: All of our kids are adopted, and three out of four through foster care.  

I was born and raised in Salem, OR. I attended SPU, where I earned my BSN. I worked as an RN at the clinic until our youngest was born, then became a stay-at-home mom. I am a wife to Nick and a mother to 3 beautiful children. All 3 of my kids have attended Sage Hills School, and we have absolutely loved it, so when I was presented with the opportunity to work at the school, I couldn't turn it down. It is so special to be entrusted with your child and to get to love on them and help create a fun, positive, and joyful environment in the classroom.

God put it in my heart from a very young age that I was meant to be a teacher. I've been a teacher in some form for the last 16 years. I have my AA degree in teaching. It brings me great joy to share the love of Jesus with kids and that he is always with us. I look forward to watching your kiddos learn and grow this year. I love being involved in the church, such as serving in the kids ministry and local outreach.  I'm passionate about cooking and working out. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my cat Milo.  

Two years ago, I felt a "nudge" from the Spirit to volunteer at Kid's Church, and I fell in love! Getting to speak Jesus into the hearts and minds of children has become my greatest blessing. This year, as I step into the role of Preschool Teacher for Sage Hills School, I am filled with joyful anticipation for all that the Lord has in store. I am a wife, mom, and grandma to three sweet Rascals. I've lived in Wenatchee most of my life, working in the dental field.  

I love working with children and seeing their natural curiosity and excitement for the world around them.  My years of teaching experience range from preschool through second grade.  My passion is to ground children in the knowledge that they are masterpieces uniquely created by God and to develop in them a lifelong love of learning. I moved to Wenatchee five years ago with my husband, Kregg.  We have four grown children and eight wonderful grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, crafts, reading, and all of the fantastic outdoor activities in our beautiful valley. 

The Lord first called me into teaching 22 years ago as an instructor of Marine and Environmental education on Catalina Island, CA. In 2017, I earned my teaching certification in Elementary Education from UW Tacoma after graduating with my BA from Evergreen State College. Little did I know, after moving to Wenatchee nine years ago, I would begin teaching preschool and pre-K, and I fell in love with this world of tiny humans. It is a joy to steward their first steps into education, growing their identities in the Kingdom of God and guiding them in love for everyone around them. I am also a mom to two littles who are beginning kindergarten and first grade this year, and I have been married to my wonderful husband for almost nine years. I enjoy adventuring with my family in the outdoors, experiencing the fun that every season offers!

Sage Hills Church has had a foundational impact on my life and will always be a special place to me. It was the first church my parents brought me to when I was just a baby, and where I grew in faith throughout 7 years of youth group. My grandma used to take me to BSF here when I was 3 years old every Thursday, and it was on one of those Thursdays that I experienced communion for the first time in the worship center. I’ve enjoyed taking care of kids in the valley for the last 4 years and am excited to come back to where it all started. I believe God has an amazing plan for each child as they step into this next chapter of life here at Sage Hills, and I feel grateful to be a part of it. I’m currently working towards a career in real estate and love being outdoors, spending time with my family and friends. 

As the oldest daughter of five, I have had my fair share of teaching and encouraging the craziest kiddos. I am a young adult who is passionate about the growth and development of young minds. I believe that faith-based learning not only teaches children new skills and ideas; it also fosters a deeper understanding of the love Jesus has for them and their families. When I’m not at Sage Hills, you’ll catch me anywhere outdoors with my husband, Lucas, or caught up reading a mystery novel that I hope will surprise me.