Our teachers are highly qualified college graduates dedicated to providing our students with an engaging and nurturing environment. Everyone is committed to the growth and development of the whole child through care, imagination, and exploration.
Every year, our staff attends childhood education workshops to improve their knowledge and skills as early childhood educators. The staff is also current with CPR and First Aid accreditations as well as emergency preparedness procedures.
Lori Pagano
School Director
- University of Connecticut
B.A Economics - MD 90-hour preschool certification
Katie Flynn
3s Lead Teacher
Summer Fun & MDE Coordinator
- University of Baltimore
B.S Marketing - MD 90-hour preschool certification
Lindsay Glorioso
3s Lead Teacher
- University of Lynchburg
B.S Psychology - College of Notre Dame of MD
M.A Teaching
Dale Kärk
Science Art Assistant Teacher, Curriculum & Materials Coordinator
- Ferris State University/Ann Arbor
LPN Nursing
Amy McConnor
4s Assistant Teacher
- Lakeland Community College
Nursing/Early Childhood
Julie Trumbauer
Music, Art, Science Lead Teacher
- Frostburg State
B.A Elementary/Early Childhood Education - Johns Hopkins University
M.A Education
Kate Cullum
2s Lead Teacher, Growing Together program teacher
- Towson University
B.A Psychology
Ginny Gallagher
3s Assistant & MDE Teacher
- University of Tennessee
B.A Psychology
Terry Grothmann
3s Assistant Teacher
- McDaniel College
B.A Social Work
Zuzana LaBuff
2s Assistant & MDE Teacher
- Matej Bel University, Slovakia
B.A Business Economics & Management
M.A Tourism & Hospitality
Charlotte Simmons
4s Lead Teacher & Administrative Assistant
- West Virginia University
B.S Elementary/Early Education
As a working mother of three, dropping off the children with a nanny or daycare was always heart wrenching. In stark contrast to this were the mornings I took my children to Ascension. They could not wait to get out of the car to be greeted by one of the smiling teachers and head into their class. Knowing their days would be filled with enriching lessons, fun times with friends and loving teachers alleviated any sadness I felt in leaving them. For me, Ascension was an invaluable extension of my village. I do not know what I would have done without this wonderful place - Emily
Mission Statement
Ascension Lutheran Church preschool program provides a nurturing environment addressing the needs of the total child.
Through developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, our instructional program offers age appropriate learning experiences that encourage social, emotional, spiritual, and academic growth.
We strive to establish a framework for further educational success by encouraging creativity, building positive self-images, and fostering a lifelong love of learning.