our staff

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Welcome to Zion Lutheran Preschool.  This is a year none of us will ever forget!  Whether you are new to Zion this year, or you were with us in the spring when COVID 19 first rocked our world, we appreciate you choosing to trust us with your child during such an unprecedented time.  

My name is Alisa and I'm the director at Zion Lutheran Preschool.  This is my 6th year at Zion.  Prior to my time at Zion, I was a public school teacher.  I taught special education for 19 years, at varying grade levels from preschool through 12th grade. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters Degree in Literacy.

I am married to my best friend, Steve, and we have two children, Abbi and Will.  We have a small zoo at our home, starting with our sweet Callie dog.  We also have a turtle, Raphael, who lives at Zion part-time, and a Sulcata tortoise named Dozer who loves to visit.  We have a collection of frogs and toads too!

I love anything and everything outdoors and all things living - the more crittery they are the better!  Our family has 80+ acres of land in Kentucky and we spend as much time 'off the grid' on our property as our busy lives allow.  It's a blessing to spend my days in Ohio at Zion.  I can't wait to see our students again soon!

Hello! I am Ms. Maryke and I am one of the Zion Lutheran Preschool teachers.  I have been a licensed teacher for 10 years and this is my third year teaching at Zion.  

I am married to Dan and we have two little girls, Genevieve and Coralynn.  I am a Buckeye fan, enjoy the outdoors, exercising, and leopard print is a favorite of mine.  

I can’t wait to meet you and be part of your preschool experience.  We are all on this ride together and we will have lots of fun!

 Hello families! My name is Kate, and I am so excited to be teaching at Zion this year! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and lots of experience via parenting & working in children’s ministry at our church. My husband, Nathan, and I have been married for 16 years. We have 2 daughters: Kenzie & Addison. We also have 2 funny pets: a goldendoodle named Halas, and a kitten named Frankie. I can’t wait to get to know you all this year