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Triumphant Lutheran Church
Preschool Staff
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR, ALSO TEACHES THE 3-YEAR-OLD FROG CLASS
Karla Hammen
Karla graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She has been teaching preschoolers in Sunday School for over 18 years. This is her 6th year teaching in a preschool. She and her husband, Doug, have 3 children.
TEACHES THE PRE-K ENRICHMENT BUTTERFLY CLASS
Valsine Harrison
Val graduated from Angelo State University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. She then got her alternative certification in Early Childhood and taught Kindergarten for 25 years before retiring in 2019. She and her husband, Ron, have 2 young adults and 2 grandbabies. Val says, "My love for teaching continues as I pursue my journey with TLP."
TEACHES THE PRE-K PANDA CLASS
Kristin Schneider
Kristin graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College with a Bachelor's in Education. She enjoyed teaching first graders for one year before getting married and starting her family. She has been teaching piano lessons ever since. One thing she truly treasures about teaching at Triumphant is being able to tell the preschoolers how much God loves them and sharing His word with them.
TEACHES THE 3-YEAR-OLD OWL CLASS
Shelley Olivas
Shelley began working at TLP in 2009 as a teacher aide. In 2013, she completed her CDA (Child Development Associate) to become a teacher. Her twins attended TLP in 2005. She and her husband, John, have 3 children.
Whitney Robinson
TEACHES THE 2-YEAR-OLD FISH CLASS
Whitney graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a dual Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. She taught special education in the public school setting for 5 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. As her children entered preschool, she decided to teach and has been doing so ever since. Whitney and her husband have 2 children, and her youngest is a TLP graduate. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, volunteering at church, and cheering for her kids at their sporting events.