I have been a teacher’s assistant at SunRise preschool for 18 years. I also attend church here at SunRise. I am a mom of 3 and a grandma to 3.

• Bachelors in Psychology 
• Masters in Education/Special Education
• Certifications in Elementary Education, as well as Special Education-Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Disabilities, K-12. 

Prior to taking over a 3’s teaching assignment in 2021, I took an extended time out of the classroom as a busy wife and mom to fraternal quadruplets, now 15.  One became medically fragile with a syndrome and passed away as a first grader.  I can personally attest to the compassion of the teachers here at Sunrise as most were my quads K & 1st grade teachers.

I am so happy to be a part of the Sunrise Preschool. I have been married to my husband for 23 years and we have two daughters. I have always had a passion for working with children and I worked for United Services for almost 3 years as a teacher before deciding to become a stay-at-home mom to my girls. Now that they are older, it’s the perfect time for me to be back in a classroom setting doing what I love.

• Bachelors in English
• Bachelors in History
• Certified in Language Arts and Social Studies

I am married to Matt Beckerdite and have four children. My teaching experience includes teaching and subbing in all grades from Pre-K through high school. Most of my time teaching has been with Sunrise Preschool where I have taught for eleven years. During these years, I have taught Lunch Bunch, the 3's, and the Pre-K. Being with these kids makes me smile every day.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education 
• Certified in Early Childhood Education

I have taught kindergarten, first, and second grade in the Fort Zumwalt School District. My kids all went through the preschool program at Sunrise, and I was so excited to join the staff in 2019.  My favorite part of teaching preschool is seeing children learn and grow through play. When I’m not at school I enjoy spending time with my family, especially doing outdoor activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
• Master’s degree in Computer Education
• Certified Elementary Education
• Educational Specialist’s degree in Educational Technology

I have been married for 40 years, have 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren.  I taught 1st, 3rd and 5th grades for 23 years and retired in 2019.  Next year will be my 3rd year teaching at SunRise Preschool. I love SunRise, the students and families, and I’m very excited to be teaching full day pre-k next year.

We provide a developmentally age-appropriate program that nurtures your child's spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. We encourage each child’s individual creativity and walk alongside them to show that God loves them unconditionally.