Staff
As usual, we are excited to have the following wonderful teachers on our staff this year! We are always happy to touch base with parents during pick-up and dismissal times when important information for the day needs to be shared. We request that any extended discussions with your classroom teacher occur at a predetermined time outside of class by a scheduled meeting, a phone call or through email so that drop-off and dismissal flow smoothly for all. Office hours for the preschool are generally 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. M-F.
Heather McIntosh
Director / Teacher
Heather has been with the preschool since 2012 and had taught a toddler class in Florida for 10 years before moving back to State College where she grew up. Heather has a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Early Childhood Education with added emphasis on Special Education and Marriage and Family Studies from Liberty University. Two of her three daughters attended the preschool.
She is the preschool director as well the teacher of the for the 5-day class Monday-Friday.
Heather is a member of State College Access Church.
Sookkyung Kong
Assistant Teacher
This is Mrs. Kong's second year with Good Shepherd Preschool. She was born and raised in Korea and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration there. She was a math teacher for young children in Korea. She came to US in 2008 and moved to State College in 2018. Mrs. Kong teaches Korean at the Korean School as well as assisting at Good Shepherd on Monday and Friday mornings.
Sookkyung is a member of State College Korean Church.
Seonmi Do
Assistant Teacher
This is Ms. Do's first year on staff with Good Shepherd Preschool, however, this is her second year with the preschool. She gave of herself and faithfully volunteered in the classroom two days a week all last year. Ms. Do holds a doctorate in Math Education from Penn State University and therefore loves to help teach mathematical concepts to our little ones. She was born and raised in Korea and came to the US to attend Penn State University. During her time here she discovered her love for young children and seeing them grow. Ms. Do assists in the classroom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.
Seonmi is a member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Malerie Mays
Assistant Teacher
This is Mrs. Mays first year with us at Good Shepherd. She has been a valuable addition to our teaching staff. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family studies, as well as a Minor in Theatre. She has worked with infants and toddlers in the past before taking time off raising her two beautiful daughters. She assists in the classroom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings as well as leading our Lunch Bunch sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Next year Mrs. Mays will teach the Almost-3's students in their own classroom.
Malerie is a member of State College Alliance Church.
You might see Cindy LaBarca, Catherine Droske, or Dianne Sefter helping in our classroom from time to time as well! They are retired from our staff, but love to add a little excitement to their days by coming back to preschool to help. Mrs. LaBarca is also the Parish Administrator for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church - and is in the building and classroom often.
All staff attend coursework for Early Childhood Education and take classes for CPR and First Aid training for Infants and Toddlers
Director / Teacher
Heather has been with the preschool since 2012 and had taught a toddler class in Florida for 10 years before moving back to State College where she grew up. Heather has a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Early Childhood Education with added emphasis on Special Education and Marriage and Family Studies from Liberty University. Two of her three daughters attended the preschool.
She is the preschool director as well the teacher of the for the 5-day class Monday-Friday.
Heather is a member of State College Access Church.
Sookkyung Kong
Assistant Teacher
This is Mrs. Kong's second year with Good Shepherd Preschool. She was born and raised in Korea and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration there. She was a math teacher for young children in Korea. She came to US in 2008 and moved to State College in 2018. Mrs. Kong teaches Korean at the Korean School as well as assisting at Good Shepherd on Monday and Friday mornings.
Sookkyung is a member of State College Korean Church.
Seonmi Do
Assistant Teacher
This is Ms. Do's first year on staff with Good Shepherd Preschool, however, this is her second year with the preschool. She gave of herself and faithfully volunteered in the classroom two days a week all last year. Ms. Do holds a doctorate in Math Education from Penn State University and therefore loves to help teach mathematical concepts to our little ones. She was born and raised in Korea and came to the US to attend Penn State University. During her time here she discovered her love for young children and seeing them grow. Ms. Do assists in the classroom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings.
Seonmi is a member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Malerie Mays
Assistant Teacher
This is Mrs. Mays first year with us at Good Shepherd. She has been a valuable addition to our teaching staff. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family studies, as well as a Minor in Theatre. She has worked with infants and toddlers in the past before taking time off raising her two beautiful daughters. She assists in the classroom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings as well as leading our Lunch Bunch sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Next year Mrs. Mays will teach the Almost-3's students in their own classroom.
Malerie is a member of State College Alliance Church.
You might see Cindy LaBarca, Catherine Droske, or Dianne Sefter helping in our classroom from time to time as well! They are retired from our staff, but love to add a little excitement to their days by coming back to preschool to help. Mrs. LaBarca is also the Parish Administrator for Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church - and is in the building and classroom often.
All staff attend coursework for Early Childhood Education and take classes for CPR and First Aid training for Infants and Toddlers