3's Teachers
Although this is her third year teaching, Miss Karen and her family have been part of the St. Catherine's Family since we were in the little white church on Cherokee Street. Miss Karen and her husband, Jeff have seven children, all Preschool graduates - Daniel (25), Benjamin (23), Victoria (21), Bernadette (19), Anastasia (17), Seraphina (14 ) and Veronica (12). Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Miss Karen was a professional ballerina, touring overseas and has been teaching dance for over 30 years. She loves children, dancing traveling, reading and learning new things, hiking, boating and swimming keeps busy with her family and their activities.
Joining our Preschool Family in 2021, Miss Deborah loves teaching in the 3's. Married to her husband, Chad for 23 years, she is the proud mom of two daughters, Emily (19) and Olivia (15). Miss Deborah loves dogs, camping with her family, ice cream, the beach and baking. Miss Deborah also enjoys pickleball.
Miss Stephanie has been part of the Preschool family since 2018. She and her husband, Nathan, have 2 children, her son, Bennett and her daughter, Annsley are students at the Big School. Miss Stephanie loves spending times with family and friends, beach trips, Disney and live music. She has been fortunate to meet her best friends through the preschool, who have made her Godmother to their youngest sons - friendships that are huge blessings.
Miss Alejandra joined our threes team in October of this year. She and her husband Marco have 2 beautiful daughters. Sophia who is in the fourth grade and Samantha who is in the third grade at St. Catherine’s Grade school. Alejandra loves working with her Cricut and watching her daughters play sports. Her family loves to travel and watch Disney movies together. Alejandra loves rock/pop and Latin music. Her favorite comfort food is pizza.
Originally from New Jersey, Miss Mika has been a parishioner and catechist here at St. Catherine's for 8 years and begins her 5th year here at the Preschool. She and her husband, Nick have 3 sons, Matthew (24), Anthony (22) and Dominick (15). Miss Mika is a proud soccer mom and enjoys watching all 3 of her sons play and coach soccer. Her family loves their wide array of pets (4 dogs, 4 cats, a lizard, a turtle and fish). Miss Mika enjoys going to Disney with her whole family, collecting tumblers and loves working alongside her 2 older sons who work at the Preschool also.
Miss Lynn is entering her 5th year at St. Catherine's Preschool. Miss Lynn has been a teacher for 11 years. She and her husband, Barry have been married for 35 years with 3 children, Barrett (25), Hailey (22) and Ashley (21). Miss Lynn is an avid tennis player and also enjoys her dogs, traveling, making puzzles and spending time with her family and friends.