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
Kaylee
Zimmerman
Educational Assistant
Ellice
Mitchell
Educational Assistant
Shalan
Edwards
Teacher
This is Allison's sixth year working at the Preschool, and her first year as the Director. She has taught the Red Room Early Learners, AM and PM Pre-Kindergarten classes for the last two years. She has worked closely with the previous Director and 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.
This is Kaylee's second year working at the Preschool. She has extensive experience working with small children and is excited to put her skills to work at the preschool. Ms. Z is currently working towards her Bachelor's degree. She loves spending time with friends and family and traveling. She has recently been traveling through Europe, trying to visit as many countries as she can.
Ellice is in her fifth year as the 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 Ms. M enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family and friends, sewing, playing soccer, and playing her trombone.
Shalan is in her first year teaching at the Preschool but had worked as an Educational Assistant in the Preschool for two years. 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.