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WPC Preschool Staff

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Julie-Ann Bruskrud
​Nicknames: Jewles, JA
Teacher Name: Ms. B
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Movie: We Bought a Zoo
Favorite Quote: “All you need is 20 seconds of insane courage and I promise you something great will come of it” -Benjamin Mee (We Bought a Zoo) & “Where there is kindness, there is goodness, and where there is goodness, there is magic” -Cinderella
Favorite book to read to my class: If I Built a School, If I Built a House, If I Built a Car
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Ride bikes, play tennis, go fishing, basically have as many adventures as possible.
Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher for my children, modeling the importance of doing something you love, something that has meaning. I LOVE being a teacher because of the little moments that make the biggest impact and turn into magic.
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​Kary Charley
Nickname
:Kary
Teacher Name: Mrs. Charley
Favorite Vacation Spot: Eleuthera, Bahamas
Favorite Movie: Beaches
Favorite Quote: Leave Footprints of Love and Kindness everywhere you go.
Favorite book to read to my class: "The Pigeon has to go to school" - By Mo Willems
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: River rafting on the Rouge River in Oregon
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Lindsey Cuadra
Teacher Name: Miss Lindsey
Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico
Favorite Movie: The Wedding Singer and You've Got Mail
Favorite Quote: "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Fred Rogers
Favorite book to read to my class: Danny In the Toybox
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Swim, explore, and camp
Why did you become a teacher?: To have each day bring forth a variety of challenges and rewards. There are daily joys that come with teaching. It is exciting to know that no day with children will be like the day before. I love teaching because each day is always different and like an adventure. Whether it be a new problem to help solve, artwork to build or advice/guidance to share, there is always something for the student and me to learn each day. As a teacher, I can make a positive difference in a student’s life and there is nothing more rewarding than when I see a big smile on my student’s face because they accomplished something.
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Michelle Dulergoff
Teacher Name: Mrs. D
Favorite Vacation Spot: Vermont
Favorite Movie: The Lorax
Favorite Quote: “Early Childhood Education is the key to “the betterment of society.” -Maria Montessori
Favorite book to read to my class: Llama Llama Red Pajama
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Play in the mud kitchen.
Why did I become a teacher? It has always been a calling of mine, I have memories of being 3 years old in my mother’s 3rd grade classroom.  I just have a genuine love of helping children learn and grow.
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Anne Dyer
Teacher Name: Mrs. Dyer
Favorite Vacation Spot: Visiting a new National Park or beach side in Cabo.
Favorite Movie: Not quite a movie but America’s Funniest Home Videos every Sunday night with my family.
Favorite Quote: “What if the hokey pokey really is what it’s all about?”
Favorite book to read to my class: Any book to any child who asks!
Favorite thing I like to do in the outdoors?: Swimming in the waves and playing in the sand
Why did you become a teacher?: I felt a very strong calling and feel blessed to have listened.
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Monica Fuentes
Nickname: Boo
Teacher Name: Miss Monica
Favorite Vacation Spot: My family and I are spontaneous and enjoy picking up and taking off on a Road Trip to any destination within the U.S.!
Favorite Movie: The Sandlot and The Goonies
Favorite Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Favorite book to read to my class: Some books that I enjoy reading to my class are The Smart Cookie, The Couch Potato, and The Sour Grape written by Jory John.
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child: I enjoyed playing outdoors with my fingers and feet in the mud. I created beautiful mud pies and would decorate them with leaves, flowers, sand, and sticks. I would have mud all over me by the time I went back inside.
​Why did you become a teacher: I chose to become a teacher because it is truly fascinating to learn about each child’s unique traits and characteristics. I’m honored and truly appreciate the opportunity to share in their love of learning.
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Hanna Garner
Teacher Name: 
Mrs. Hanna
Favorite Vacation Spot: San Diego
Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman
Favorite Quote: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.”
Favorite book to read to my class: Dragons Love Tacos
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Ride horses and help at my best friend’s farm.  Favorite sport was soccer.
Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher to make a positive impact on peoples lives.  I love helping others and watching them succeed.
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Kasey Glickman
Teacher Name: Ms. Glickman
Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai
Favorite book to read to my class: Gingerbread Pirates
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Beach camping, riding my bike, playing sports
Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher because of the children.  I enjoy teaching them new ideas and topics.  I love seeing the excitement and enlightenment on their faces. ​
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Tetty Hoffner
Teacher Name: Mrs. Hoffner
Favorite Vacation Spot: The mountains and beach
Favorite Movie: Forest Gump
Favorite Quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” -Forest Gump
Favorite book to read to my class: Sitting in My Box
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Climbing trees, fences, and picking berries.​
Why did you become a teacher?: I like to have the opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of children and everyday brings unexpected learning experiences.
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Patricia Noe
Nicknames
: Pat
Teacher Name: Mrs. Noe
Favorite Vacation Spot: Arches National Park
Favorite Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Favorite Quote: “Knowledge is not given to the passive observer; rather it must be discovered and constructed by the activity of the individual.” -Jean Piaget
Favorite book to read to my class: A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Out on the patio, I loved playing dress-up with my mother’s clothes.
Why did you become a teacher?: After 20+ years working in retail furniture, I decided I wanted to work with children.
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Christine Pelto
Teacher Name
: Mrs. Pelto
Favorite Vacation Spot: Vermont and Cabo
Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing and The Notebook
Favorite Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed, Try, Try again!”
Favorite book to read to my class: Any Pete the Cat book
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Growing up in Vermont I was always outside climbing tree’s or boating with my family! I still love to boat with my family know. It’s a favorite!
Why did you become a teacher?: I became a teacher because I’ve adored children forever and love watching them grow year after year into their own little personalities.
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Kim Robertson
Teacher Name: Miss Kim
Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
Favorite Movie: Saving Mr. Banks
Favorite Quote: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” -Elbert Hubbard
Favorite book to read to my class: The Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? I loved playing on the swings
Why did I become a teacher? Because math was my weakest subject.  I only had to take one easy math course in college if I was an elementary education student.  So, I decided math would be my focus as an educator in early education with the hopes that my students would learn math with a “hands on” approach. ​​
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Samantha Stewart
Nicknames: Sam
Teacher Name: Sam
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with big trees!  I’ve recently enjoyed Sequoia and Santa Cruz
Favorite Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas
Favorite Quote: Colors are the smiles of nature. -Leigh Hunt
Favorite book to read to my class: Dragons Love Tacos
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? I loved building fairy houses with mud and nature pieces!
Why did I become a teacher? I love learning from children’s creative outlook on life and sharing little joys with them.
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Libby Stolper
Teacher Name
: Ms. Libby
Favorite Vacation Spot: Wherever there are tall trees and mountains
Favorite Movie: Sound of Music
Favorite Quote: “If tomorrow you’re a little better than you were today, that’s enough.”
Favorite book to read to my class: Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Camp in the Sequoia National Forest with my family every year and explore the forest there the entire time.
Why did you become a teacher?: Because there is absolutely nothing like pure, raw, emotions of a child. Joy-wonder-excitement. It’s amazing.
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Elizabeth Swift
Teacher Name: Miss Elizabeth
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake Tahoe & La Quinta
Favorite Movie: Twilight Saga
Favorite Quote: “Don’t worry about a thing ‘cuz every little things is gonna be alright.” -Bob Marley
Favorite book to read to my class: Pout Pout Fish
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Swim, explore, bike
Why did I become a teacher? Because I’m young at heart and kids are fun, yeah!
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Kim Thomson
Teacher Name: Ms. Kim
Favorite Vacation Spot: Jamaica
Favorite Movie: Aladdin
Favorite Quote: “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”
Favorite book to read to my class: The Hungry Caterpillar
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Go to the beach, go hiking, play soccer.
Why did I become a teacher? I love watching children grow and learn and my love for that has only increased since having children of my own.
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Jamie Valentine
Teacher Name: Mrs. Valentine
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz
Favorite Quote: It’s never to late to be what you might have been. -Lucille Ball
Favorite book to read to my class: Llama Llama Loves to Read
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child? Swim, play sports, and climb trees
Why did I become a teacher? I love to see the joy and excitement on children’s faces when they discover and learn new things.  Being able to paly a positive role in their lives is very rewarding.
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​Heidi Webb
Teacher Name: Miss Heidi
Favorite Vacation Spot: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama, The Proposal
Favorite Quote: “Not all those who wander are lost.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite thing I liked to do in the outdoors as a child?: Camping and hiking
Westminster Presbyterian Church
​32111 Watergate Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
p: 818-889-1491
f: 818-889-7132
info1@wpcwestlake.org

Sunday Schedule
10:00am - Worship
Easter, April 9 - 9:30 & 11:00