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.
Katie Flynn
School Director
University of Maryland
B.S. Marketing
MD 90-hour preschool certification
Kate Cullum
2s Teacher
Towson University
B.A. Psychology
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
Emily Callahan
Music and MDE Teacher
UNC - Chapel Hill
B.A. Biology
Loyola University Maryland
M. Ed. School Counseling
Terrill Hasenauer
Art Science Teacher
Colgate University
B.A. Art/Art History
Molly Daeschner
Growing Together and 3s Teacher
Washington College
B.S. Sociology with concentration in Social Welfare
Kristine Trader
3s Teacher
Stevenson University
B.S. Human Services
Dale Kärk
Curriculum & Materials Volunteer
Ferris State University/Ann Arbor
LPN Nursing
Rebecca Schwartz
2s Teacher
Penn State University
B.S. Education
Cabrini University
M.A. Education
Julie Trumbauer
MDE Teacher
Frostburg State
B.A. Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Johns Hopkins University
M.A. Education
Zuzana LaBuff
3s Teacher
Matej Bel University, Slovakia
B.A. Business Economics & Management
M.A. Tourism & Hospitality
Charlotte Simmons
4s Teacher & Administrative Assistant
West Virginia University
B.S. Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Amy McConnor
4s Teacher
Lakeland Community College
Nursing/Early Childhood
Alexis Walpole
MDE Teacher
Boston University
B.S. Film & Television
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.