Meet The Preschool Teachers & Staff

Sharon Hay
Preschool Master Teacher

Undergraduate Degree: BS in Elementary Education

Graduate Degree: MA in Early Childhood Education

Professional Certification: Teaching: K-6 subjects, 6-8 Social Sciences, MI School Administrator Certificate

At PCA Since:  2006

Total years in education: 33

Church Home: Mile City

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24: This is the day that the Lord has made. I WILL rejoice and be glad in it.

What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I love pouring into and building relationships with the littlest members of our PCA family. It is exciting to see them grow in confidence, grow in knowledge, and grow in faith. The community at PCA, including the staff, families, and students is a great place to grow and learn!

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Sarah Morby
Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Morby joined the Preschool staff as an assistant.  Prior to that, she taught 1st and 2nd grades at PCA.
She and her husband have 3 children who have graduated from PCA.

At PCA Since: 2018

BS in Family and Child Development, Eastern Michigan University
Elementary Teaching Certificate with a special endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University 

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Jamie Weertz
Preschool Assistant

At PCA Since:  2010

Total years in education: 14

Church Home: Briarwood

Favorite Bible Verse: Phil 1:6

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?   I love being able to invest into these young lives and show them Christ through me.  

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Laurinda Mistele
Preschool Lead Teacher

Undergraduate Degree:  BA in Elementary Education

Professional Certification:  Elementary K-8

At PCA Since:  2014

Total years in education: 15

Church Home: Northridge Church

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 103: 2-5

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?  Being in partnership with wonderful parents and coworkers as we strive to help each child learn and grow.  

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Stacy Yakuber
Preschool Assistant

At PCA Since:  2021

Total years in education: 4

Church Home: Oakpointe church

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I love the families and children in our preschool program! It brings me joy getting to build relationships with them. It’s fun to watch kids grow throughout the year and be able to teach about Jesus. My coworkers are amazing teachers and a personal encouragement to me!

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Meet The Begindergarten Teachers & Staff

Jennifer Newsome
Begindergarten Teacher

Undergraduate Degree: Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University

Graduate Degree: Master of Arts in Reading, Eastern Michigan University

Professional Certification: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PK-K (ZA) ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (ZG) K-12 READING SPECIALIST (BR) K-8 SCIENCE (DX)

At PCA Since:  2017

Total years in education: 14

Church Home: 242 Community Church Taylor

Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.

What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I love welcoming families and students to PCA and helping them start to build their educational and spiritual foundation on JESUS!

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Emily Pugh
Begindergarten Assistant

Mrs. Pugh joined the PCA faculty as the Begindergarten Assistant. She completed extensive coursework in education at Eastern Michigan University and has experience teaching in the BSF preschool program. She and her husband Kyle have 2 children at PCA.

At PCA Since: 2021 

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Meet The Early Childhood Coordinator for Preschool & Begindergarten

Sharon Hay
Preschool Master Teacher

Undergraduate Degree: BS in Elementary Education

Graduate Degree: MA in Early Childhood Education

Professional Certification: Teaching: K-6 subjects, 6-8 Social Sciences, MI School Administrator Certificate

At PCA Since:  2006

Total years in education: 33

Church Home: Mile City

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24: This is the day that the Lord has made. I WILL rejoice and be glad in it.

What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I love pouring into and building relationships with the littlest members of our PCA family. It is exciting to see them grow in confidence, grow in knowledge, and grow in faith. The community at PCA, including the staff, families, and students is a great place to grow and learn!

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