Our Staff
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” -BB King
The staff at the Pendleton Presbyterian Preschool is passionate about their dedication to children. It is our belief that a positive preschool experience will help create a firm foundation and a love of learning to last throughout life. Your child will be presented with many opportunities to learn and grow in social, emotional, fine motor, and large motor skills. We have a loving, supportive, fun, and safe classroom for your child's first preschool experience!
Allison
Jones
Director/Teacher
This is Allison's sixth year working at the Preschool, and her third year as the Director. She has taught the Red Room Early Learners, AM and PM Pre-Kindergarten classes for the last four years. She is excited to continue to the work and growth the Preschool has achieved. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is pursuing her Masters in Teaching. When Mrs. J isn't working at the Preschool she enjoys spending time with her husband and five children, watching television, reading and traveling.
Shalan
Edwards
Teacher
Shalan is in her second year teaching at the Preschool but had worked as an Educational Assistant in the Preschool for two years prior. She has a degree in Anthropology and enjoys working with children. She has extensive experience working with young children and is excited to work in a Preschool setting. Ms. E enjoys spending time with family and friends, crafting, and playing with her animals in her free time.
Ellice
Lavadour
Educational Assistant
Ellice is in her fifth year as an Educational Assistant at the Preschool. She works in both the Red and Blue Rooms with the AM and PM Pre-Kindergarten and Early Learners and is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is excited to share her knowledge with the students. In her free time Mrs. L enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, sewing, playing soccer, volunteering at church and playing her trombone.
Ashley
Montague
Educational Assistant
This is Ashley's first year at the preschool and she is excited to work in a larger preschool setting. She is an assistant for both the Early Learners and Pre-Kindergarten classes. She has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and lots of experience working with young children. When not at work Mrs. M loves spending time with her husband and their animals, working on craft projects and watching anime.