Preschool Staff
JoAnn Emerson
Preschool Director
- 20 years experience in education
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2010
- Holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
- Favorite color is fuchsia and craves Caribou White Chocolate Mochas
Pastor Phil Cook
Associate Pastor, Lead Pastor, Shawnee Campus
- Leads worship on Sundays and for preschool worship times
- Greets students at the door and is a daily presence in the life of the preschool
- Holds a Master of Divinity Degree
- Enjoys his three growing children and God’s creation
Taren Scott
Assistant to the Preschool Director
- Over nine years experience in education
- Working at Trinity since 2016
- Holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in English
- Favorite color is green and is an accomplished studio potter
Rochelle Cannon
Teacher, Preschool and Pre-K
- Over 20 years experience in education
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2015
- Holds a Bachelors in Special Education and a Masters in School Leadership
- Favorite color is purple and needs her daily serving of milk chocolate
Melissa Crieger
School Aide
- 5+ years experience with children in school settings
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2012
- Graduate of Mill Valley High School
- Favorite colors are orange/black and loves playing sports
Michelle McAleer
Teacher, Preschool
- 15+ years experience in education
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2010
- Holds a Bachelors in Human Development
- Favorite color is everything BUT purple and is a vegetarian (hold the onions)
Jerri Newman
Teacher, Preschool and Extended Day
- 5+ years experience in education
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2015
- Holds a bachelors degree from Manhattan Christian College
- Holds her Child Development Associate Credential
- Favorite color is blue, blessed mom of three, and loves to listen to K-LOVE
Kim Pasley
Teacher, Pre-K and Multi-Age
- 15 years experience in education
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2015
- Holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education
- Favorite color is red and has a sweet dog named Lily
Jane Stanton
Teacher, Full Day Pre-K
- Over 10 years experience in education
- Working at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool since 2015
- Holds a degree from South Dakota State University
- Holds a Child Development Associate credential
- Favorite color is green and loves Arnold Palmer (the beverage!)