Hi, my name is Thea and I have the privilege of being the Director of the Playschool.  I have been in the field of education for 28 years. Through those years I have directed and taught kiddos from 2 years old to 2nd grade.  My first love is preschool, and I am blessed to do what God designed me to do and love it!  It all started with a little girl who loved to write with chalk on chalkboards, pretending to be a teacher.  The chalkboard is a fading concept, except for artsy Pinterest users and very cool coffee house decorators, but the dream continues.  The moral, never underestimate the value of your child’s play, it will lead to great things!

Over the years, my interactions with children from many backgrounds and different ages has taught me that children are beautifully unique, eager to learn and excited to grow, they just need the right place to be and the right people to believe in them. There is nothing more rewarding than partnering with families and teachers to help children explore their curiosities, learn to love themselves and others and cultivate a strong hope and faith in our loving God. When I am not immersed in the world of preschool, you can find me enjoying time, hopefully at the beach, with friends and family!  It is helpful that my husband and two grown children are the best friends I could ask for!