Preschool Director: Cheri Erk 3’s Lead Teacher: Laura Monica 3’s Assistant Teacher: Renee Sasser 3’s Lead Teacher: Amy Carter 3’s Assistant Teacher: Jennifer Gertz 4’s Lead Teacher: Lorie Brocklehurst 4’s Assistant Teacher: Jackie Mitchell	Pre-K Lead Teacher: Debra Templeton Pre-K Assistant Teacher: Libby Hall Pre-K Lead Teacher: Debby Barney Pre-K Assistant Teacher: Trish Palmer Bookkeeper: Carie Kuzemchak

		Cheri Erk - Preschool Director Cheri graduated from Purdue University with a major in Elementary Education and minor in Physical Education.  She taught a PreK class for ten years at a West End preschool and served as their Assistant Director for four years.  Cheri also worked for Henrico County Public Schools as a PRIME teacher before joining Christ Church Preschool in May 2006.  Her true love is working with preschoolers; nurturing, and preparing them for elementary school.  She loves the children’s enthusiasm and joy they bring to school daily.  Cheri is most excited about growing and building this ministry of Christ Church that serves the children of this community.  As director, her vision is to create a curriculum where children enjoy a Christian environment using a multi-sensory approach that encourages the children to explore the world that surrounds them.  Cheri is married with three daughters.  In her spare time; she enjoys reading, time at the beach, and snow skiing.
		Laura L. Monica - 3's Lead Teacher Laura brings over 14 years experience in the field of early childhood education. She graduated in 1990 with a BA in Psychology from Colorado College and then completed a Master’s program in Early Child Hood Special Education from  Johns Hopkins University in 1993.  Laura taught for seven successful years in Howard County Public Schools, Maryland working with children from birth to six years old where she gained strong experience in understanding and teaching young children.  She loves getting to know the children in her class (and of course their parents) and using their likes/dislikes to help them develop a love for school and learning.  While living in Florida for a few years she had the wonderful opportunity to teach in a church preschool, teach “mommy and me” classes, and teach college level courses in child development.  Most recently, Laura developed the curriculum for a Richmond early childhood program and assisted in the launch of this very successful business.  However, her first love is teaching and watching the children grow and learn!  Laura is married with two wonderful children of her own!
		Renee Sasser - 3's Assistant Teacher Renee graduated from University Of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Sociology.  After working in her field for five years, she stayed home to raise her children for 11 years. Renee brings much love and joy to the children each day. Her goal is to nurture our 3 year olds, but to teach independence and build self confidence in the early preschool years. Renee is in her 2nd year at CCEP.  She teaches Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and is on Board of Children’s Ministries at her church.  She is married and the mother of twin boys.
		Amy Carter – 3's Lead Teacher Amy brings to us a wide range of experiences in Early Childhood Education. She graduated from Christopher Newport University in 1989 with a BA in Elementary Education. After teaching for Henrico County Public Schools, Virginia Beach City Schools, Country Day Preschool, and The Child Enrichment Center, she has worked in education for more than 13 years. Amy has experience working with children with special needs, regular classroom experience, and gifted children. She loves working with children and getting to know them and their parents since each child is so unique and special! She believes that watching children grow and develop is one of the most rewarding pieces of being a preschool teacher, and that each child has individual needs that help them learn in their own way. Amy is married with one son and one daughter.
		Jennifer Gertz - 3's Assistant Teacher Jennifer graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Home Economics.  After college, she returned home to Northern Virginia to work at the American Society for Training and Development in advertising. Richmond became her home in 1991.  Jennifer has worked as a teacher's assistant for six years at a west end preschool.  She understands the importance of the preschool years and of instilling a love of school and learning at an early age.  Jennifer is a true "child at heart" and loves to encourage imaginative play.  She has been at CCEP for 3 years.  Jennifer and her husband of 20 years have a son in high school and a daughter in middle school.
		Lorie Brocklehurst - 4's Lead Teacher Lorie brings experience and love of preschool children to Christ Church Episcopal Preschool.  She taught preschool for 5 years and is in her third year with CCEP as our 4 year old Lead teacher.  Lorie is creative and brings much energy to her classroom on a daily basis.  She understands the importance of instilling a love of learning at an early age and looks forward to a rewarding experience at Christ Church Preschool. Lorie is married and the mother of two children.
		Jackie Mitchell - 4's Assistant Teacher Jackie brings to us her love of children and twelve years working experience with special needs children in Northern Virginia and Henrico County.  Jackie worked for Henrico County for 6 years as an instructional assistant and is in her 4th year at CCEP.  Prior to staying home to raise her children, Jackie worked at the Northern Virginia Training Center for the Mentally Retarded for  six years.  She loved caring and teaching the residents life long skills with a long term objective of placing them in a  group home.  Jackie also currently teaches third grade Sunday school at Epiphany Lutheran Church.  Jackie is married and has three children.
		Debra Templeton - Pre-K Lead Teacher - 4 Day This is Debra's first year at CCEP.  She graduated from University of Kansas with a B.S. in Education. Debra has 21 years of teaching experience with 15 years in the preschool classroom.  Debra has a natural love for teaching preschool children.  She brings her energy and creativity and actively engages her children throughout their day.  Her former preschool director states, "Debra is probably one of the best teachers I've worked within 35 years"   Debra is married and has two children.
		Libby Hall - Pre-K Assistant Teacher - 4 Day Libby graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a BA in 1993.  She was an assistant teacher for three years at a West End preschool before joining Christ Church Episcopal Preschool.  Libby has been a head swim team coach and worked in aWe aim  to develop the young child intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially while integrating Christian values into the curriculum.  Washington D.C. think tank before moving to Bermuda and working in a small publishing firm.  She returned to Richmond once her two daughters were born.  Libby looks forward to providing a fun and creative place for children to experience the joy and thrill of learning.
		Debby Barney - PreK Lead Teacher - 5 Day Debby  graduated from Radford University with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  She taught elementary school for six years before staying home to raise her two children.  Debby is in her third year at CCEP.  She provides a warm and nuturing environment, encourages independence, and understands the importance of preparing her children for kindergarten.  When not volunteering in her children's schools, Debby enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children.
		Trish Palmer - Pre-K Assistant Teacher - 5 Day As a member of Christ Church, Trish has been very active in its Sunday School program for the past 5 years, teaching 3 year olds and as a coordinator.  She worked at Nuckols Farm as an instructional assistant and is in her second year at CCEP as the assistant Pre-K teacher.  She is a long-time member of the Richmond Philharmonic and teaches both piano and violin.  Before her twin daughters were born, she followed a career in computer programming and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Psychology from Mary Washington College. Trish loves being involved in education and never wants to return to an “office” job again.  She looks forward to helping children prepare for kindergarten in a fun, caring way and assisting in the area of music.   Trish is married and has two children.
		Carie Kuzemchak – Bookkeeper Carie graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Accounting and Finance.  She spent ten years in corporate accounting.  She has spent the past fifteen years at home raising her girls, volunteering at school and leading Girl Scout troops.  She and her family are parishioners of Christ Church.
		Board of Directors Cindy Harper, President Kerry Schulz, Vice President Todd Kuimjian, Treasurer Leslie Hasek, Secretary Shelley Putney, Vestry Hillary West, Clergy Rebecca Bucci Will Watkins, Legal Resource Andy Reisinger Babz Barnett Kathy Duckworth, Admissions, Grants/Fundraising