Preschool Director
3's Lead Teacher
Sara Marks
Sara has taught in our preschool since 2018 and shifted to the Preschool Director role in 2019. She grew up in Brazil, IN. She leads our preschool program as the Director and one of the lead teachers. Sara enjoys painting, spending time with her family, and coming up with ways to encourage her boys to explore the world around them. Sara lives with her husband, Abel, and their two young boys, Eli and Wyatt.
Director of Engagement
Substitute Teacher
Jessica Walls
Jessica has been with MTP Preschool for 4 years. She graduated with her Early Childhood Education degree in 2014. She has always had a passion for teaching and a love for learning. Jessica has two black labs, Moose and Rufus. She is married to a fireman, Mike, and they have one son, Lukas.
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Kelly Grainger
Kelly joined our Preschool staff fall 2023. She serves in Kidz Connection with MTP's children's ministry. Her favorite bible story is the Good Samaritan, and her favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 4:32. She began as a substitute and has moved into a lead teacher role.
2's Lead Teacher
Heather Johnson
I am looking forward to helping and watching your child bloom into a beautiful/handsome butterfly. I am a mom of 3 kids. What brought me to MTP Preschool is my desire to inspire and use my creativity for the littles.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Beth Winters
I’m excited to be with the PreK class this year! I love working with children, helping them learn and experience new things. I’m a mom of 4 kids: Jed, Katie, Sadie and Heidi. I enjoy teaching, and used to teach second grade at Eastside Christian Academy for two years, as well as homeschooling my kids in the past. I love gardening and animals. We have 2 dogs, 7 cats, and 4 rabbits.
3's Assistant Teacher
Brittany Edington
I am married to an Army Sergeant and firefighter and we have three kids: Marlena, Emmalyn and Jonah. I look forward to watching all the littles grow and learn!
2's Assistant Teacher
Sue Crocker
I was a stay-at-home mom for my kids until 1995. I then worked as a bus driver and a teacher's aide so I could be available for my kids. I also helped a reading teacher and a Special Education class. I worked at NAL and retired from there in 2021. Since then, I have had the privilege of being a Nana to 10 grandkids. I love working with kids.
Extended Care
Substitute Teacher
Nicole Turley
I have attended and been employed at MTP Church as a custodian since October 2022. I also work 3 days in the preschool Extended Care and serve as a substitute teacher. My family and I have been members of the church since January 2023. I love plants and crafting. I live with my husband, Eric, my grandson, Anthony, and my 4 dogs.
Extended Care
Ricky Meissel-Beard
I volunteer at Maryland Community Church with kids ministry in the pre-K area. I also volunteer in the pre-K class at Fuqua Elementary where I read to them, play with them and help them during lunch. At my church I pray with the kids during prayer times and I play games with them. Starting in August I will help them in small group time after the Bible story. I have one fur-baby boy named Max. I have a lovely honey bear I talk about all the time. I am excited for this school year to start and hang out with these awesome blessed kids.
Extended Care
Jenna Neufeglise
I am a graduate from Ivy Tech Community College representing the class of 2022 with an Associates degree in early childhood education. This will be my first year teaching at Mount Pleasant preschool as an extended care provider. I have also served at Maryland Community Church on Sundays as well as small group child care and I have assisted my mom at a daycare she has had in her home.
