Preschool & Begindergarten
Meet The Preschool Teachers & Staff
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!
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
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.
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!
Undergraduate Degree: BA Elementary Education from North Central University
Professional Certification: K-8
At PCA Since: 2024
Total years in education: 1
Church Home: Northridge
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I adore the families and the staff. I love having the opportunity to nurture the students in a warm, faith filled environment. It is a joy to be part of their early development as they explore, learn and grow both spiritually and academically.
Meet The Begindergarten Teachers & Staff
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!
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
Meet The Early Childhood Coordinator for Preschool & Begindergarten
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!