Get to know our wonderful staff members!
Our vision:
Good Shepherd Lutheran School nurtures the whole child through play while encouraging Christian values and lifelong learning in a dynamic world.
We envision a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child grows strong in heart, mind, and spirit. Grounded in the love of Christ and guided by our partnership with families, we seek to cultivate children who are deeply rooted in character and prepared for a lifetime of learning and service.
We accomplish this by providing a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity, and joyful discovery. Our six foundational “roots”—problem solving, responsibility, independence, manners, empathy, and self-control—are woven into daily experiences, helping children develop the social-emotional and spiritual tools they need to thrive.
With dedicated educators, a supportive Christian community, and a whole-child approach, we plant seeds of faith, confidence, and compassion—believing that the early years are the soil where strong lives are cultivated.
Infant Program: 6 weeks – 24 Months
–Head of Department: Katy Adams
Mennicke Minis 1A: (6 weeks – 7 Months):
Ms. Nicole “Coco” Green. Ms. Amber Schumann
Mennicke Minis 1B:
Ms. Berkley Gray
Mennicke Minis 2: (7-14 Months):
Ms. Alexis Brogdon Ms. Sara Beth Cash
Mennicke Minis 3: (14-24 Months):
Ms. Adrianna Prior Ms. Patty Brogdon
Teacher’s Aides:
Ms. Bella Perry
Preschool 2: Students 2 years of age on or before September 1st of that school year
PS2A:
Ms. Shylah Rowe Ms. Alex Berkley
PS2B:
Ms. Ashley See Ms. Riley Oberlin-Morel
Teacher’s Aide/Aftercare:
Ms. Alex Berkley, Ms. Riley Oberlin-Morel
Preschool 3: Students 3 years of age on or before September 1st of that school year
PS3A:
Ms. Jacke Larson Ms. Kim Powers
PS3B:
Ms. Amy Eldin Ms. Dee White
VPK Program: Students 4 years of age on or before September 1st of that school year
–Head of Department: Ms. Jess Branan
VPKA:
Ms. Jess Branan Ms. Shannon Crow
VPKB:
Ms. Heidi Branan Ms. Chelly McKeever
VPKC:
Ms. Jennifer “J” Meyer Ms. Lexie Grether
VPKD:
Ms. Annette Watson
Aftercare:
Ms. Nicole Hudson