Staff
Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool staff members are degreed, seasoned professionals. Our staff works alongside with families to provide the children with a joyous and positive introduction to a group setting. Lord of Life's experienced staff provides a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities for the over 100 children entrusted to their care. A prime requisite for all our staff is that they be warm and loving, and by example and personality, help the children build healthy positive attitudes toward God, self, and others.
Each classroom has a lead and assistant teacher. Each teacher has training in early childhood education or related areas and is First Aid/CPR qualified. At least one staff member trained in Medication Administration is on site at all times. Professional development is continued annually through workshops and courses related to early childhood.
Kimberly Sanders
MTTH Teacher
Kimberly comes to the preschool having served on the preschool advisory board while her youngest son attended LOLPS. She holds a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Special Education.
Kimberly shares her enthusiasm for learning with the children and has even been known to share her worm farm and stilt walking abilities at LOLPS.
Shahnaz Alexander
Zoofari Teacher
Shahnaz has been on staff the longest and has seen many changes in at Lord of Life (she even remembers when we were located upstairs.) Since 1988 Shahnaz had been a part of the preschool as an assistant teacher and teacher. She holds a Master’s Degree in English from Florida Technological University.
Shahnaz’s smiling face shows all how much she loves working with the children.
Kareen Lawson
5 Day Teacher
A ten year plus veteran of Lord of Life Preschool, Kareen holds an early childhood Degree and has completed the Fairfax County Office for Children’s School Readiness certificate.
Lorna Miller
Awesome Zoofari Teacher, 5 Day Assistant Teacher, and Lunch Bunch staff
A graduate of JMU with a Degree in Special Education, Lorna has worn many hats at the preschool. Her first involvement was as a parent (her three children attended LOLPS) and then as a member of the preschool advisory board.
Lorna views it as a great responsibility and a privilege to be allowed to guide and direct the children at the very beginning of their journey. She loves to watch them grow and making a positive contribution to that process.
Danielle Hogan
MWF 4’s Teacher, TTH 3’s Teacher, Lunch Bunch and Everyday Explorers Teacher
A proud graduate of East Carolina, Danielle has a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and child development/family relations. A parent of four alumni of LOLPS, Danielle has been a part of the staff as an assistant, movement teacher, and classroom teacher.
Danielle’s fun filled class is full of creative art (lots of glitter) and movement/dance (reflecting her 21 years as a dance teacher.) Danielle loves watching her students grow.
Theresa Glynn
MWF 4’s Assistant
Theresa Glynn is a mother of two who has logged many volunteer hours at Laurel Ridge and White Oaks elementary schools and coaching for FPYC.
She is currently enrolled in classes to complete her degree in early childhood education. Theresa loves working with young children and providing guidance and support during
these critical years in their development. She is honored and thrilled to be working at Lord of Life Preschool.
Celeste Mann
MWF 4's Teacher, TTh 3's Teacher, and Lunch Bunch Staff
Celeste is a member of Lord of Life Church and a current preschool parent. Celeste has a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University.
Celeste is excited to share her love of learning, being silly, and making art projects with the children.
Bryana Trupo
MWF 4's Teacher
A proud mom of one former LOLPS student and one current student, Bryana is thrilled to join the staff and continue her teaching career.
Louise Lewis
TTH 3's Teacher and MWF 4’s Assistant Teacher
Louise is a long time member of Lord of Life Church and veteran of Lord of Life Preschool having had 3 of her four children attend the preschool. Louise is an imaginative crafter and excellent baker. She holds a Bachelor’s in Behavioural Science from Cal Poly-Pomona.
Louise enjoys working with the young children and their families. She loves seeing the look on the children’s faces when they learn something new.
Nancy Jones
TTH 3's Assistant Teacher
Nancy is a veteran teacher at Lord of Life Preschool having begun as a teacher of 4 year olds and then expanding her teaching schedule to include 3 year olds. Nancy grew up on a farm in New York and graduated from Keuka College in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. She is the mother of three grown children, one of whom was an assistant teacher at LOLPS.
Nancy enjoys silly songs, fun books, messy projects, and learning with and from 3, 4, and 5 year olds.
Debbi Reed
TTH 9-12 3's Assistant Teacher and WF 2.5's Assistant Teacher
Debbi Reed comes to us as a veteran having been a parent at the preschool for three years. Debbi comes from the Boston area and has an Associates Degree from Fisher College. She is the mother of three sons.
Debbi finds seeing the growth and change in the children to be particularly rewarding and enjoys her interactions with the families.
Rachael Mastal
WF 2.5's Teacher and MTTH Assistant Teacher
Rachael Mastal continues as an assistant at Lord of Life Preschool but is very familiar with the preschool since all three of her daughters attended LOLPS-Fairfax. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Tech.
What Rachael enjoys most about teaching is the innocence and awe of the children as they are introduced to something for the first time.
Linda Gramsch
MWF 4’s Assistant Teacher
Linda returns to Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool-Fairfax as an assistant teacher. She has a Masters Degree from the University of Chicago and practised in the field of Social Work for many years. Linda enjoys working with young learners-supporting their growth and development through play and creative activities.
Allison Hanson
Creative Movement Teacher and Lunch Bunch Staff
Allie holds a Minor in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion. One of Allie's children is an alumni of LOLPS and the other is currently attending LOLPS.
Megan Long
Administrative Assistant
Megan comes to us with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse. Megan's son attended Lord of Life Preschool which helped him grow socially. He will be a third grader this year.
Megan enjoys working with such a great staff and enjoys seeing the little ones arrive every day.
Martha Clemons
Director
A former LOLPS teacher from 1998-2007, Martha returned to us as Director in 2014. Prior to returning to LOLPS, she spent 7 years teaching Special Education in Fairfax County Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Elizabethtown College and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from George Mason University. She is the mother of two grown children.
Martha is delighted to lead the dedicated and talented teachers of LOLPS, where children grow in the warmth of our caring preschool family.