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. 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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Jaci Johnson
Assistant Teacher
Jaci has been with the preschool since 2016, having one of her three sons attend our program. Jaci holds a certificate in Children, Youth and Family Services from Penn State.
She is currently teacher for our Lunch Bunch program and teacher assistant M-F in the 5-day class.
Jaci is a member of Port Matilda United Methodist Church in Port Matilda.
Erin Stanton
Assistant Teacher
This is Erin's first year with the preschool. She has had both of her children attend 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, in the 5-day class on Wednesday mornings and in our Lunch Bunch program.
Erin is a member of State College Access Church.
You might see Dianne Sefter, Beth Hlywiak 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. 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.
Jaci Johnson
Assistant Teacher
Jaci has been with the preschool since 2016, having one of her three sons attend our program. Jaci holds a certificate in Children, Youth and Family Services from Penn State.
She is currently teacher for our Lunch Bunch program and teacher assistant M-F in the 5-day class.
Jaci is a member of Port Matilda United Methodist Church in Port Matilda.
Erin Stanton
Assistant Teacher
This is Erin's first year with the preschool. She has had both of her children attend 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, in the 5-day class on Wednesday mornings and in our Lunch Bunch program.
Erin is a member of State College Access Church.
You might see Dianne Sefter, Beth Hlywiak 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