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.
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Yvette DeSilva (preschool Director) email
Graduated from East Carolina University
Born in New Bern, NC
Hobbies/interests: spending time with her family and friends, traveling, yoga and tennis. Also spending time with her dog Ellie.
Joined GSLP staff in 2016
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Heather anderson
4's & Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
BA English Literature/Elementary Education, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
Born in Rochester, NY
Hobbies/interests – shopping, reading, traveling, spending time with family
Joined GSLP staff in 2018
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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
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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
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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
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PattY Lagnese
2’s Teacher
AA Liberal Arts, Suffolk Community College – New York
Born in Port Jefferson, NY
Hobbies/interests: baking, hiking, camping, Bible studies, music, family time
Joined GSLP staff in 2012
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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
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chris provencher
3's Teacher
BS in Economics, State University of New York at Albany
Hometown: Highland, NY
Hobbies/Interests: Walking, hiking with the dogs, volunteering at inter-faith food shuttle farm
Joined GSLP in 2017
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Mirtha ramey
Spanish Teacher
I enjoy sharing my heritage with with children!
Born: Cuba Moved to US at the age of 4
Enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and my fluffy dog, Cooper
Joined GSLP Staff: 2021
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Driska MCCULLOUGH
2'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
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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 family
Joined GSLP Staff: 2021
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Shari Allman
3' Teacher
My education is in psychology and art. I was a stay at home mom for many years and volunteered in the community. I worked in preschool for 23 years and in public school. In my spare time, I enjoy my grandsons, walking, playing with my dogs, listening to music and attending concerts. I enjoy teaching and learning with preschool aged children. Every moment is a teachable moment!
Joined GSLP Staff: 2021
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Heather Donohoe
1's Teacher
Studied Biology at Virginia Tech.
Enjoy spending time with my family, baking, gardening, running and game nights. Going on adventures or trying new things with my family is always fun!
Joined GSLP Staff: 2021