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

Brooke Christianson
3s Teacher
- ECE 90 Hour Certificate
CCBC

Kate Cullum
2s Teacher,
- Towson University
B.A Psychology

Katie Flynn
4s Teacher
Summer Fun & MDE Coordinator
- University of Baltimore
B.S Marketing - MD 90-hour preschool certification

Lindsay Glorioso
3s Teacher
- University of Lynchburg
B.S Psychology - College of Notre Dame of MD
M.A Teaching

Terry Grothmann
3s Teacher
- McDaniel College
B.A Social Work

Terrill Hasenauer
3s Teacher
- Colgate University
B.A Art/Art History

Dale Kärk
Science Art Assistant Teacher, Curriculum & Materials Coordinator
- Ferris State University/Ann Arbor
LPN Nursing

Zuzana LaBuff
2s & MDE Teacher
- Matej Bel University, Slovakia
B.A Business Economics & Management
M.A Tourism & Hospitality

Amy McConnor
4s Teacher
- Lakeland Community College
Nursing/Early Childhood

Rebecca Reichlin
4s Teacher
- ECE 90 hour Certificate
Howard County Community College

Charlotte Simmons
4s Teacher & Administrative Assistant
- West Virginia University
B.S Elementary/Early Education

Julie Trumbauer
Music, Art, Science Lead Teacher
- Frostburg State
B.A Elementary/Early Childhood Education - Johns Hopkins University
M.A 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.