Preschool

Registration for the 2012/2013 Preschool School Year is Open!

Some of the 2011 Bethel Preschool graduates

 

Bethel Lutheran Preschool has been in operation since 1972 successfully preparing children for entrance into Kindergarten by helping them grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.

 

We strive to promote the individuality in each child and to enhance each child's self esteem. It is important, therefore that the children be given the opportunity to develop within a concerned and loving environment.

 

The teachers serve as facilitators of learning and provide a wide array of experiences. Given those experiences, children are given the opportunity to:

  • Learn to share, work, play and get along with other children
  • Experience separation from parents/family
  • Learn discipline and self-control
  • Learn to follow instructions, and to stay with work until finished
  • Learn to express ideas and feelings in acceptable ways
  • Learn to accept responsibility for one's actions
  • Develop language, pre-reading, pre-writing, pre-math skills (including recognition of colors, shapes, letters and numbers and encouragement to use correct strokes in trying to write letters and numbers)
  • Learn personal grooming and manners, and develop good health habits
  • Develop an awareness and appreciation for God's world and nature

 

We offer a range of programs. For details please see our handbook. To register, please submit a registration form.

 

For more information, please contact Charlene Shepard Tuesday – Friday mornings at 703-368-7125 or evenings at 703-369-3448.
 
PRESCHOOL STAFF:
Charlene Shepard, Director. Charlene has taught and directed Vacation Bible
School, taught Sunday School, substitute taught Preschool, and served in various
positions on the Preschool Board. She managed her own Home Daycare for 16 years
from infants to age 12. Charlene has been our most successful Director at
fundraising for the preschool.
Michele Blue, 5 day 4-year-old teacher. Michele graduated from Virginia Tech with
a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and completed an Elementary
Education PK-6 Licensure Program at George Mason University. She has taught
Kindergarten and first grade and coaches volleyball at Osbourn Park.
Dana Pannell, 5 day 4-year old teacher. Dana graduated from Virginia Tech with a
Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Development and also received a Master of
Science in Education in Early Childhood Special Education from Old Dominion
University. She has several years experience as a preschool teacher and also as a
special education preschool teacher.
Sande Neeley, 3 day 4-year-old teacher. Sande came to us with over 28 years of
teaching experience, 22 of those years as a preschool teacher. She has a Bachelor of
Science in Elementary Education with minors in Children’s Literature and Library
Science from Utah State University.
Kim Shaver, 3-year-old teacher. Kim has an Associates Degree from NVCC. Prior
to teaching at Bethel Preschool, she was a Teacher Assistant and Kindergarten
Assistant in PWC schools. Kim has also been a lead teacher for preschool programs
at her church.
Candice Ferguson, Teacher’s Aide. Candice assists in our 3 day 4-year-old class.
Candice has an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Prior to coming to Bethel
Preschool, she was a lead teacher at Caterpillar Clubhouse.
Andrea Kunz, Music Teacher. Andrea has a BS in Family Services/Social Services
from Brigham Young University. She is very active at her church and has run her
church’s children organization for 3 years.
Cheryl Asturias, Preschool Aide. Cheryl is our floating aide/substitute teacher. She
assists the teachers and director with anything that is in need of being done.
Our staff is certified in First Aid. Some also have CPR as well as Pmat
training.

PRESCHOOL STAFF:


Charlene Shepard, Director. Charlene has taught and directed Vacation Bible School, taught Sunday School, substitute taught Preschool, and served in various positions on the Preschool Board. She managed her own Home Daycare for 16 years from infants to age 12. Charlene has been our most successful Director at fundraising for the preschool.


Michele Blue, 5 day 4-year-old teacher. Michele graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and completed an Elementary Education PK-6 Licensure Program at George Mason University. She has taught Kindergarten and first grade and coaches volleyball at Osbourn Park.


Dana Pannell, 5 day 4-year old teacher. Dana graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Development and also received a Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Special Education from Old Dominion University. She has several years experience as a preschool teacher and also as a special education preschool teacher.


Sande Neeley, 3 day 4-year-old teacher. Sande came to us with over 28 years of teaching experience, 22 of those years as a preschool teacher. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with minors in Children’s Literature and Library Science from Utah State University.


Kim Shaver, 3-year-old teacher. Kim has an Associates Degree from NVCC. Prior to teaching at Bethel Preschool, she was a Teacher Assistant and Kindergarten Assistant in PWC schools. Kim has also been a lead teacher for preschool programs at her church.


Candice Ferguson, Teacher’s Aide. Candice assists in our 3 day 4-year-old class. Candice has an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Prior to coming to Bethel Preschool, she was a lead teacher at Caterpillar Clubhouse.


Andrea Kunz, Music Teacher. Andrea has a BS in Family Services/Social Services from Brigham Young University. She is very active at her church and has run her church’s children organization for 3 years.


Cheryl Asturias, Preschool Aide. Cheryl is our floating aide/substitute teacher. She assists the teachers and director with anything that is in need of being done.


Our staff is certified in First Aid. Some also have CPR as well as Pmat training.