Our Staff

I have been part of The Growing Place since 2011; as a parent, board member, substitute, assistant, VPK teacher and now director.  I am married with three daughters, all who went to The Growing Place.  I truly loved their time at the preschool, growing in God’s love and I am thrilled to share that with your family.  

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services from Florida State University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy University and I hold a Level I director’s credential. It is my pleasure to state that we maintain NAEYC accreditation as well.

Staff

Admin

Tara Casey (Financial Assistant)
Madeline Barnes (Office Assistant)
Lillian Barr (Office Assistant)
Kristen Duskey (Office Assistant)

Music

 Lillian Barr (Teacher)

Tiny Tots

1 Year Old Teachers

Madie Padilla (Teacher)
Neisha Vasquez (Assistant Teacher)

Melora Bacchus (Teacher)
Whitney Detwiler (Assistant Teacher)

2 Year Old Teachers

Ashley Schultz (Teacher)
Missy Young (Assistant Teacher)

Kelly Abma (Teacher)
Inna Midgett (Assistant Teacher)

Preschool

3 Year Old Teachers

Eva Agushi-Sadiku (Teacher)
Kristen Duskey (Assistant Teacher)

Stephanie Strelcheck (Teacher)
Laura Willette (Assistant Teacher)

VPK Teachers

Jessica Schemenaur (Teacher)
Jessica Goble (Assistant Teacher)

Jill Whitney (Teacher)
Madeline Barnes (Assistant Teacher)

Church Staff

Matt Horan, Senior Pastor

Janean Briseno, Executive Pastor

Lauren Lopez, Children’s Ministry Director