Staff
Miss Karen, our Director, begins her 31st year at St. Catherine's Preschool. She began at the Preschool as the Movement teacher in her first 2 years at the Preschool. Miss Karen loves spending time with her family, traveling, going to the movies and shopping. Proud mom to Lyndsey (married to Preston) and Jeff (engaged to Brewer) and even prouder grandma to 2 beautiful granddaughters, Amelia (6) and Eden "Edie" (2). Miss Karen's childen attended Preschool at St. Catherine's. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she is one of five girls in her family. Her mom wanted to name her Gemma, but her dad said no. So now, her 2 granddaughters call her Gemma!
Miss Sarah begins her 8th year at the Preschool loving her role as Preschool Administrator. She has been part of the St. Catherine's family for many years, including her time at "The Big School". Her daughter, Grace (16) is a graduate of the "Big School". She loves spending time with her family, her husband of 21 years, Jaime and their dogs. An enthusiastic participant in 5ks, 10ks and 1/2 marathons. A former tuba player, she also enjoys reading, sleeping, movies & Chick-fil-A.
Although this is her fifith 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 (27), Benjamin (25), Victoria (23), Bernadette (21), Anastasia (19), Seraphina (16) and Veronica (14). Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Miss Karen was a professional ballerina, touring overseas and has been teaching dance for over 30 years. She loves hiking, camping, Broadway shows, traveling, reading, movies, swimming, family games. Miss Karen and her family love to go on vacation at National Parks.
Miss Sue begins her 17th year at St. Catherine's Preschool. She is the proud mom to 2 daughters, Angela and Christina, 2 son in laws, Tyler and Chad and proud grandmother to 2 grandsons, Luca and Cameron. She loves spending time with her family, yoga, pilates, reading and games. MIss Sue loves to laugh and takes ballet classes at St. Catherine's. She also loves the beach and collects beach sand.
Beginning her 17th year at the Preschool, Miss Melissa and the Robinson Family have been a Preschool Family since 2003 when her oldest son, Greyson (25) began his time here. He's now a senior at KSU! Anthony (23), a UGA grad and Alaina (19), a sophomore at Berry College, also graduated from St. Catherine's Preschool. Originally from Long Island, NY, where she was a competitive swimmer (Junior Olympian!) through college. Melissa and her husband of 28 years, John, love spending time with their family and friends. Miss Melissa and her family enjoy going to conderts, watching sports and family game nights. She enjoys traveling, relaxing on the beach, and wrapping up with a warm blanket, tea, and watching a good movie with her family. Miss Melissa cheers for the NY Yankees and Knicks, UGA football and ATL United soccer. Very proud of her Puerto Rican heritage, Miss Melissa speaks fluent Spanish.
Miss Linda began her time at the Preschool in 2000. Through the years, she has taken a few breaks for the birth of her youngest daughter, Caroline (a college sophomore) and then later to help after her daughter Coleen and her husband, Robbie blessed the family with their beautiful daughter, Avery, who attended the Preschool. Miss Linda also has a son, Connor. A native of Long Island, New York and a graduate of New York Institute of Technology, Miss Linda enjoys spending time sleeping, eating, cooking and swimming.