Staff

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Staff

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.

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Katie Flynn

School Director

University of Baltimore
B.S. Marketing

MD 90-hour preschool certification

Kate Cullum
Kate Cullum

2s & MDE Teacher

Towson University
B.A. Psychology

Lindsay Glorioso
Lindsay Glorioso

3s Teacher

University of Lynchburg
B.S Psychology

College of Notre Dame of MD
M.A. Teaching

Terry Grothmann
Terry Grothmann

3s Teacher

McDaniel College
B.A. Social Work

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Emily Callahan

Music Teacher

UNC - Chapel Hill
B.A. Biology

Loyola University Maryland
M. Ed. School Counseling

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Terrill Hasenauer

Art Science Teacher

Colgate University
B.A. Art/Art History

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Molly Daeschner

Growing Together Teacher

Washington College
B.S. Sociology with concentration in Social Welfare

Dale Kark
Dale Kärk

Curriculum & Materials Volunteer

Ferris State University/Ann Arbor
LPN Nursing

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Rebecca Schwartz

2s Teacher

Penn State University
B.S. Education

Cabrini University
M.A. Education

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Julie Trumbauer

3s Teacher

Frostburg State
B.A. Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Johns Hopkins University
M.A. Education

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Zuzana LaBuff

3s Teacher

Matej Bel University, Slovakia
B.A. Business Economics & Management
M.A. Tourism & Hospitality

Charlotte Simmons
Charlotte Simmons

4s Teacher & Administrative Assistant

West Virginia University
B.S. Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Amy McConnor
Amy McConnor

4s Teacher

Lakeland Community College
Nursing/Early Childhood

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Alexis Walpole

MDE Teacher

Boston University
B.S. Film & Television

 

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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.