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 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 Development 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 Almost Three's class for 2 yrs. 7 mos.- 3 year old's and the M/F teacher for the 5-day class.
Heather is a member of State College Access Church.
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Catherine Droske
Teacher
Catherine has taught at Good Shepherd since 2014, having formerly taught at Fairbrook First Steps Preschool for 12 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Child Development from California State University in Chico, CA. She is currently a teacher of the T/W/TH mornings for the 5-day class as well as for our Lunch Bunch program.
Catherine is a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College.
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Erin Stanton
Assistant Teacher
Erin has been with the preschool since 2021 after spending many wonderful years at home with her children, both of which also attended our preschool program. Erin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and she is also a worship leader in her church. She will be assisting in the Almost Three's class on T/TH mornings and in our Lunch Bunch program.
Erin is a member of State College Access Church.
You might see Dianne Sefter and Cindy LaBarca helping in our classrooms this year! They are retired from our staff, but love to add a little excitement to their days by coming back to preschool to help. They are a tremendous boost to our program and bring their own special gifts to our classes. The children love them, too, with all of the special attention they get!!
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 Development 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 Almost Three's class for 2 yrs. 7 mos.- 3 year old's and the M/F teacher for the 5-day class.
Heather is a member of State College Access Church.
Catherine Droske
Teacher
Catherine has taught at Good Shepherd since 2014, having formerly taught at Fairbrook First Steps Preschool for 12 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Child Development from California State University in Chico, CA. She is currently a teacher of the T/W/TH mornings for the 5-day class as well as for our Lunch Bunch program.
Catherine is a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College.
Erin Stanton
Assistant Teacher
Erin has been with the preschool since 2021 after spending many wonderful years at home with her children, both of which also attended our preschool program. Erin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and she is also a worship leader in her church. She will be assisting in the Almost Three's class on T/TH mornings and in our Lunch Bunch program.
Erin is a member of State College Access Church.
You might see Dianne Sefter and Cindy LaBarca helping in our classrooms this year! They are retired from our staff, but love to add a little excitement to their days by coming back to preschool to help. They are a tremendous boost to our program and bring their own special gifts to our classes. The children love them, too, with all of the special attention they get!!
All staff attend coursework for Early Childhood Education and take classes for CPR and First Aid training for Infants and Toddlers