he staff at St. Alban's Preschool and Kindergarten is well qualified for the positions they hold. Teachers have Bachelor's degrees in early childhood, elementary education or a closely related field, with or without certification, plus extensive teaching experience. Teaching assistants have a minimum of a high school diploma, (many have a Bachelor's degrees or higher) and previous successful work with young children. Each staff person is required to participate in a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per year. Every effort is made to ensure staff stability.
Colleen is the Acting Director of St Alban's. Colleen became a Lead Teacher
at St. Alban's in 2006. She has been teaching young children since 1983. She
is finishing her degree in Early Childhood Education at Northern Arizona
University. Colleen enjoys working at St. Alban's, especially the moments when
children figure things out for themselves and the sparks fly. When not at
school, Colleen is a referee for the Arizona Athletic
Association.
Carleen joined St. Alban's staff as an Assistant Teacher in 2006. Carleen
is working on her degree in Elementary Education with a content emphasis in
Early Childhood Education. Carleen likes St. Alban's because the kids are
happy and glad to be here.
Kari came to St. Alban's in 2004. She is a Lead Teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten program. Kari graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Elementary Education. Kari is continuing her education and takes Early Childhood classes at Pima Community College. Kari enjoys working at St. Alban’s because she loves teaching kids. In her spare time, Kari coaches cheer at Canyon del Oro.
Marsha came to St. Alban's in 1999. She has been an Assistant Teacher in our Kindergarten and is currently an Assistant Teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten program. Previously Marsh was a Kindergarten Assistant at Steele Elementary for 11 years. Marsha has an Associates degree from Austin MN Community College and is taking Early Childhood Education classes at Pima Community College. Marsha enjoys working at St. Alban’s because we have the best kids in Tucson and a great environment in which to teach them. Marsha and her husband Bob have a daughter Anna. Her favorite outdoor activity is hiking.
Terry came to St. Alban's in 2006. Terry is teacher assistant in our Pre-K program. She graduated from Sabino High School, attended the University of Arizona and has an Associate of the Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Pima Community College. She is currently enrolled in continuing education classes. Terry has worked in preschool and elementary school settings for over 20 years. She is proud and happy to be a part of St. Alban’s because her passion is touching the lives our future relies on. Terry loves doing puppetry and sign language with the children. Terry is married and has 2 children, ages 17 and 18.
Karen joined St. Alban's staff in 2002. She is a Lead Teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten Program. Karen has a BA from the University of Arizona and is currently taking Early Childhood Education classes at Pima Community College. She has several years experience working with children in the preschool and elementary setting. Her enthusiasm and love for children is evident in all that she does. When Karen is not teaching she spends time with her husband and two boys, reading, fly fishing, and biking.
Janice Dupre came to St. Alban's in 2002. Janice is a Lead Teacher in our Younger 3 Year Old Class. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Framingham State College. She has also taken many Early Childhood courses from Wheelock College and is continuing to take classes at Pima Community College. Janice has twenty five years of experience teaching young children. Janice feels fortunate to have met many wonderful families at St. Alban’s and to work with a great team of professional people.
Becky is a long time member of the St. Alban's parish and mother of alum
Jack. She has a BAS in Liberal Arts and Sciences and has been taking
classes in Early Childhood Education. Becky is our lead storyteller for our
Children's Chapel and works closely with Father Sumith on the program content.
Becky says the best part of working at St. Alban's is spending time with the
wonderful kids in her young threes class.
Rukmi's's has been a assistant teaching in the Young three's classroom for
the past two years. This year Rukmi attended her first naeyc conference
this year in Chicago.
Cassandra came to St. Alban's as a teacher in 2007. She is the lead teacher
for the older 3's class. A student was recently quoted as saying "Oh, Ms.
Cassandra will be so excited I'm staying for lunch, because she just loves to
see me."
Pamela joined the St. Alban's staff as a teacher in 2007. She is the
assistant teacher for the older 3's class. Pamela is also a St. Alban's
parent.
Susan Warters came to St. Alban’s in 2000. Susan is the Extended Care Teacher and also works with the preschool children in the mornings. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Nursery School from Monmouth University. Susan believes that children are the future of our world. She feels privileged to help facilitate the children expand their knowledge and life experiences in the nurturing and stimulating environment that St. Alban’s provides. Susan believes that the most important role as a teacher at St. Alban’s is to provide a safe, secure and happy environment for each and every child.
Deanna works with the Pre-Kindergarten class. Deanna has been working at St
Alban's for 2 years an as assistant teacher. She is working toward her
Early Childhood degree at Pima Community College.
Gymnastics
Joe Gray is the Gymnastics teacher. Joe has been teaching
gymnastics to young children for thirty two years and has taught in his own
private gym as well as in the parks and recreation department. Joe has been at
St. Alban’s since 1992. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Maxine.
Together they enjoy hiking, playing bingo and camping.
Chapel
Fr. Sumith holds a Childrens chapel for the preschool
students each Tuesday. Father Sumith teams with Becky Houge each week to
deliver a story to the children.
3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
Colleen Fabel Epstein; Director
Tel: (520)
296-2043