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Tina Palguta, Preschool Director

In her role as the Director of Kids Express Preschool, you are sure to find Tina floating from classroom to classroom during school days. Tina began this role in July, 2006. Her great organizational skills and lengthy background in both preschool and public schools is a tremendous asset to our preschool. Tina has lived in Lancaster County for the past 14 years. She has several degrees, the latest being a Masters of Education. She feels blessed by God for bringing her to an exceptional church and preschool! Tina resides in Manheim Township with her husband and two boys.

Cheri Rupert, Two-Year-Old's Teacher
This is Mrs. Rupert's third year teaching the two year old program here at Kids Express, although she has many years experience teaching young children. Mrs. Rupert loves teaching the younger students and feels blessed to be a part of their first school experience. She feels that God has given her a special gift in her ability to teach such young children and is greatful to him for leading her here to this wonderful preschool. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family, read, take care of her many plants and spend time outdoors. Mrs. Rupert lives in East Lampeter with her husband, her two children ages 8 and 14, and her cat Jeter.

Tues/Thurs Three-Year-Old Teacher - TBA

3 Day PreK Teacher - TBA

Kathy Zaepfel
4 day PreK Teacher

Teacher Assistants TBA

Mrs. Pickel - 4 & 5 Day Pre-K Assistant

Wendy McFarland
Three-Year-Old's Teacher
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Class &
Tuesday, Thursday Class
Teacher Mrs. McFarland is honored to be a part of each students learning experience. She enjoys seeing the awestruck wonder in children's eyes when they learn something new. She has been working with children in some capacity for the last 20 years. God has gifted Mrs. McFarland with patience and tender nurturing. She feels blessed to be able to use her talents here at Kids Express. She lives in Bausman with her husband and three boys.

Dottie Klase
5 day PreK Teacher
Mrs. Klase graduated from Millersville University. She is returning for her fourteenth year at Kids Express. She says it has been a priveledge to share in the lives of children over so many years. "Watching children grow, explore, and discover the world around them is exciting and helps keep me young at heart." She enjoys sharing her creativity with her students and encourages them to use their imaginations. She also likes music, cooking, and scrapbooking. Her favorite Bible passage is Psalm 139. Verse 14 says "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful I know that full well." Mrs. Klase attends Grace Church at Willow Valley and lives in West Willow with her three teenage daughters.