Preschool & Begindergarten
Meet The Preschool Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Hay is the lead Preschool teacher. Prior to that, she taught Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 3rd grade at PCA. She and her husband have 3 children who have all graduated from PCA.
At PCA Since: 2006
BS in Elementary Education, Eastern Michigan University
MA in Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University
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
Mrs. Mistele joined the preschool staff as an assistant Prior to that she taught 2nd grade and served as a substitute teacher at PCA. She and her husband have two PCA graduates.
At PCA Since: 2019
BA in Elementary Education, Wheaton College
MA in Teaching Literacy Education, Madonna College
Mrs. Yakuber joined the preschool staff as an assistant. Prior to that she served as a long time PCA parent volunteer and as a substitute teacher in Early Childhood classrooms at PCA. She and her husband have three PCA graduates.
At PCA Since: 2021
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Oakland University
Meet The Begindergarten Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Newsome has been teaching since 2011 as a kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. She and her husband Greg have two sons.
- At PCA Since: 2017
- BS in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University
- MA in Reading, Eastern Michigan University
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 Special Education – Speech and Language Impaired
Graduate Degree: MA in Special Education – Speech and Language Impaired
At PCA since: 1977 – 1981 and 1988 – present
Total Years of Educational Experience: 39
Church Home: Calvary Baptist Church
Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 (NIV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
What do you enjoy most about working in Education? I love being able to help children discover a relationship with Jesus – the One who created them with purpose, for a purpose – and to help them grow in their knowledge of His creation! I am honored to be a part of their legacy with God.