Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool strives to uphold the highest standards in early childhood education by employing teachers with degrees in early childhood, child development, or elementary education whenever possible. These guidelines are adhered to specifically in teachers of three, four, and five year old classes. All of our teachers are here to teach, nurture and care for our students in a loving way, guided by Christian values. 

  • Yvette

    Graduated from East Carolina University

    Born in New Bern, NC

    Hobbies/interests: spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing tennis.  Also spending time with her dog Ellie.

    Joined GSLP staff in 2015

  • Julia Cooper

    4’s Teacher

    BS in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania

    Hometown: York, PA - home of York Barbell and York Peppermint Patty! 

    Hobbies: Crocheting and chaperone the Sanderson Marching Spartans

    Joined GSLP staff in 2017

  • Arleen R. Esgro

    4’s Teacher

    BA in Elementary Education, Glassboro State College

    Born in Philadelphia, PA

    Hobbies/interests: cooking

    Joined GSLP staff in 2010

  • Holly Kubovcik

    Teacher's Aide & Teacher

    Psychology and School Counseling – UNC Chapel Hill

    Born in Lincolnton, NC

    Hobbies/interests – Driving around 3 kids, fostering cats, running

    Joined GSLP staff in 2018

  • Lynn Norris

    Teacher's Aide

    HS and Executive Secretary Certification, Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School

    Hometown: Staten Island, NY

    Hobbies/interests: loves horses, crochet, embroidery, sewing, and her grandchildren

    Joined GSLP staff: 2016

  • Driska MCCULLOUGH

    3's Teacher

    Spent working life teaching daycare and Montessori. I also taught and coached swim lessons.  I moved to Raleigh to be with my daughter and grandkids who have both attended GSLP.  I am now teaching and enjoying the little ones at GLSP.


    Joined GSLP Staff: 2020


  • Angie White

    2's Teacher

    AA Early Childhood Education - Vance - Granville Community College

    Born in Rocky Mount, NC

    Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, cats, reading, watching documentaries, going on adventures with my boys.

    Joined GSLP Staff: 2021


  • Shari Allman

    3's Teacher

    With a background in Psychology and Art from Methodist University, I’ve been working with preschool-age children since 1996. I joined GSLP in 2021 and have loved being part of this caring and creative community. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family and our three rescued dogs. Some of my favorite things include reading, playing games, watching movies, listening to music—and of course, dogs! 

  • TANIA GRANT

    2's Teacher

    BA in Studio Art from Meredith College, M.Ed in Counseling from North Carolina State University

    Hometown: I was born in Chicago, IL but moved 16 times by the time that I was 18 years old. I’ve lived in NC for my entire adult life, so it is home!

    Hobbies: visual arts, knitting, and reading

  • Courtney Froehlich

    2's Teacher

    I have taught preschool for a number of years including little ones in Istanbul, Turkey.  I love teaching young children and guiding them on their journey of self-discovery as they grow and learn throughout the year. I possess a B.A. from Virginia Tech in Family and Child Development/Psychology and M.Ed. from NC State in Counseling.  I am excited to be part of the GSLP team!