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.
Holly Kubovcik - Preschool director
Holly has been a member of GSLC for over 20 years and has been working at the preschool since 2018. She stepped into the role of Director in December of 2025.
BA in Psychology and Masters in School Counseling – UNC Chapel Hill
Born in Lincolnton, NC
Hobbies/interests – Spending time with friends and family, watching my kids play sports, running or anything outside
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
ERIN SMITH - 4'S ASSISTANT
Erin grew up in Charlotte and moved to Raleigh to attend Peace College. She and her husband have three daughters that keep them busy! When she is not spending time with family or watching her kids play sports, Erin enjoys cooking and entertaining.
Lynn Norris - 3'S ASSISTANT
HS and Executive Secretary Certification, Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Hobbies/interests: loves horses, crochet, embroidery, sewing, and her grandchildren
TANIA GRANT - 3'S TEACHER
BA in Studio Art from Meredith College
M.Ed in Counseling from North Carolina State University. I was born in Chicago, IL, but moved 16 times by the time I was 18 and have lived in NC for my entire adult life; it is home! Hobbies: visual arts, knitting, and reading.
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.
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
COURTNEY FROEHLICH - 3's TEACHER
B.A. Family and Child Development/Psychology - Virginia Tech
M. Ed. in Counseling - North Carolina State University
Taught two and three year olds abroad in Istanbul, Turkey.
Molly Perrou - 1's & 2's ASSISTANT
Molly has been with the preschool since 2019 in a variety of roles. When she is not working, she is kept busy with her own four children.
LINDSAY BRAME- 1'S TEACHER
This is Lindsay's first year at our preschool, but comes to us with lots of experience with toddlers and young children
KIM RIDGE- 1'S & 2'S ASSISTANT
This is Kim's second year as an assistant. When not here caring for our youngest little sheep, Kim is a graphic designer and has her own brand, Squirrel Cut Designs
SHARI ALLMAN- 3'S ASSISTANT
Education: Attended FTCC and Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC for both commercial/fine arts and psychology
Preschool: 28 years of experience as both a lead teacher and an assistant
Interests: Has 3 dogs and is involved with dog rescues locally, enjoys games and puzzles, music and literature
JOY STROUD- MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Joy has been the children's choir director at Good Shepherd for over 10 years, and is in her third year working with our preschool children
REBECCA PUTNAM- 4'S TEACHER
Rebecca has worked in various roles here at the preschool for the past 9 years and currently co teaches with Ms. Arleen, working with her 4's class each Wednesday
ELIZABETH LINDSAY- SPANISH TEACHER
Elizabeth works with all the 3's and 4's classes on a weekly basis to learn the basics of Spanish