Patricia Hull has over 20 years experience working with preschool children. She has taught at Peace Lutheran Preschool, Penryn Oaks Preschool, Merryhill, and Sunrise Park and Recreation. She also worked with children from birth to age 12 in her Licensed Home Daycare where she provided a preschool program. Patricia also has worked as a substitute teacher in local school districts at the primary grade level (K-3rd). She taught summer school for a combination Kindergarten-First Grade class. She has served as Youth Leader, Children's Choir Director, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, and Vacation Bible School Teacher. "I try to reach each child. I observe them and note how they learn best and what is of interest to them. I use this information to plan and implement my teaching. Children learn best by doing things that interest them and that are at their level. Every child deserves to reach his or her potential in a creative, loving environment."

Patricia has an A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education from American River College, and a B.A. from National University with a major in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in cultural studies. The State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has issued her a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit and a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She has over 42 units in Child Development and continues taking courses provided by Placer County Office of Education, UC Davis Extension, and Sierra College. Patricia has a Health and Safety Certificate and Medic First Aid Training with Pediatric CPR Certificate.

I am married and have two older children in their twenties. I have worked with children over thirty years as a childcare Director. I have worked with all ages of children from infants through schoolage.

I have my life-time children's center permit and an AA and BA in Child Development. I also have a Master's Degree in Educational Administation. I love working with the young children and I am fascinated with what they say and their just for life.

I believe children learn through hands on learning. Touching, feeling, experimenting with materials and their environment. I realize every child is unique and a gift from God; and the teacher is the key to finding the method that works with that child for learning.

Barbara has 15 years experience being in partnership with parents in the care and education of their children through Licensed Home Daycares. She had the role of leader in programs such as 4-H, teaching Sunday School, teaching Vacation Bible School, our local High School Band Parents Organization, and 8 years as a facilitator for a Mothers of Young Children Group. She taught mothers parenting with values, healthy living, children's developmental stages, how to model expected behaviors, and provided them with tools for building character and self esteem in their children. Barbara also served as a Teacher Assistant at the local school district in a kindergarten/first grade class during summer school. Barbara is committed to working with parents in educating their children. Her goal is to provide a safe, healthy, loving learning environment. Barbara states, "It is my privilege to be a part of this educational process and to be entrusted with the responsibilities of caring for and educating children in the most formative years."

Barbara has 15 units in Child Development with an emphasis in special education and regularly attends classes held by Placer County Office of Education and UC Davis Extension. She is applying for her Child Development Teacher Permit through the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Barbara has her Health and Safety Certificate along with her Medic First Aid Training with Pediatric CPR Certificate.

Laura has over 7 years of experience working with preschool children. She worked with children from birth to 3 years in her Licensed Home Daycare where she provided a preschool program. Laura also worked as a Teacher's Assistant at STAR, a Before and After School Program at the local school district at the primary grade level (K-5th). Laura also volunteered at a local school district in the Kindergarten classroom. Her goal is to create a safe, caring and creative environment. Laura states, "I want to create a "Hands-on" learning environment where the children will make connections with previous experiences and create cornerstones on which they can build and expand their future learning."

Laura has 12 units in Early Childhood Education and will be continuing on to receive an A.A. Degree from Sierra College and a B.A. Degree from California State University Sacramento. Laura regularly attends classes held by Placer County Office of Education. She is applying for her Child Development Teacher Permit through the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Laura has her Health and Safety Certificate along with her Medic First Aid Training with Ped iatric CPR Certificate.

I am the kindergarten teacher for Holy Cross Lutheran School. I earned my teaching credential from CSU, Sacramento and continue to take additional college and professional growth classes to further my education. I am certified in Health and Safety and Pediatric CPR. As a teacher my goal is to create a safe, loving, and inviting classroom environment conducive to helping children develop academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually using a variety of resources. Emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of each childŐs unique learning style, which can be accommodated by limiting class size to ten children. All of our academic goals are in line with the standards set forth by the State of California. I consider it a privilege spending my day watching children explore their world and discover what they are able to do when provided the necessary materials, guidance, and encouragement.

Barbara has been involved heavily in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and 4H in the past. Before she started a family she was a nurse and worked at Children's Hospital Oakland, CA. She is doing volunteer teaching to youth and adults in sewing and working with Helping Hands in the Health Ministries at Holy Cross. She did babysitting for a mother's Bible study group at church. When her children were younger she homeschooled them and enjoyed it very much. Barbara said, "I enjoy teaching young children, it is so special to see their reactions when something is discovered for the first time." She knows that giving hands- on learning, along with reading to a child is very important for the young years. Barbara knows that a child needs to feel safe, comfortable, loved and healthy in their environment. It is a special privileged to be part of their young lives.

Barbara attended Sierra College and has 16 Early Childhood Education units and an AA. She is in the process of applying for her Associate Teacher permit. Her educational goal is to get a BS in Family Home Consumer Science, specializing in Early Childhood Education, and nutrition. She is Pediatric CPR and medic trained, plus she has EMSA certificate for child safety and health.

Joy is a music teacher in the Loomis Union School District teaching band for 5th-8th grade and general music to K-5th grade. She has a teaching credential for Pre-K through 12th grade in music. She received her bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska. She is currently studying the "Education Through Music" program and has completed Level 1training in the Orff Schulwerk approach to music education which incorporates singing, chanting, playing instruments, drama, games, movement, dance, and improvising for children. She hopes to bring the love of music and learning to children.

Joy is the adult choir director at St. Mathew Lutheran Church and plays the flute in the praise band.

Jodie has taught preschool (ages 3-5) as a lead teacher for 10 years. She has taught in Texas, West Virginia, and Indiana, all at Lutheran Preschools. Previously, she was trained as a preschool and elementary aid in the Montessori Method.

Jodie has also been a volunteer church librarian for over 8 years; three years here at Holy Cross. She will now be volunteering as librarian for Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool. She will be coming in once a week to lead a "story hour" and to over-see the preschool lending library for students and parents.