Welcome to Bethlehem Lutheran Church

 

Bethlehem Preschool and Daycare Teacher Introductions 2008-2009

 

 

Miss Pong (Director) graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development. She has been working in the early childhood field since 1994. Miss Pong has been employed at Bethlehem since September of 1996. She lives in St. Charles with her husband, Tom, and 2 children, Ally and Lexy, who attend Munhall Elementary School. Miss Pong enjoys reading, drawing, traveling, skiing and playing volleyball and badminton.

 

Miss Janeen (Assistant Director) graduated from Aurora University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has been working in the early childhood field since 2001. Miss Janeen has been employed at Bethlehem since August of 2003. She lives in St. Charles with her husband, Jon, her yellow lab and her two cats. Miss Janeen enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and going to baseball games.

 

 

Miss Donna (Assistant) has been working in the early childhood field since 1999. Miss Donna has been employed at Bethlehem since August of 2003. She lives in Elgin with her husband, Steve. She has a son, Eric, and a daughter, Melissa. She also has two grandchildren, Lillian and Allison. Miss Donna enjoys shopping for antiques, gardening, decorating, and spending time with her family.

 

Miss Anne (Teacher) graduated from Iowa State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Physical Education. She has been working in the early childhood field since 2001. Miss Anne has been employed at Bethlehem Preschool since August of 2002. She lives in St. Charles with her husband, John, two children, Allie and Dave, one cat and three dogs. She has another daughter, Kate, living in Minnesota. Miss Anne enjoys singing, gardening, hiking and reading.

 

 

Miss Laura (Teacher) graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Child Development/Home Economics. She has been working in the early childhood field since 1980. Miss Laura has been employed at Bethlehem Preschool since August of 2006. She lives in Batavia with her husband, Al, and two children, Ashley and Brianna. Miss Laura enjoys gardening and crafts.

 

Miss Terry (Teacher) graduated from the College of DuPage with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been working in the early childhood field since 1984. Miss Terry has been employed at Bethlehem Preschool since May of 1999. She lives in Carol Stream with her husband Pete, and has one son, Vito. Miss Terry enjoys gardening, needlepoint, reading and bicycling.

 

Miss Magda (Teacher) graduated from the College of Dupage with an Associates Degree in Applied Science Child Care and Development. She has been working in the early childhood field since 1994. Miss Magda has been employed at Bethlehem Preschool since September of 2002. She lives in St. Charles with her husband, Kris, and two german shepherds. Miss Magda enjoys dancing, listening to music, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

 

 

Linda Hengesh (Teacher) graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and minor in Early Childhood. She has been in the early childhood field since 1976. She lives in Geneva with her husband, Mark, and has two grown daughters, Allison and Sarah. Linda enjoys traveling, singing, and the company of good friends.

 

 

 

Miss Carie (Assistant) has been working in the early childhood field since 1991. Miss Carie has been employed at Bethlehem since 1995. She lives in St. Charles with her husband, Brent, and her children, Megan, Drew and Joey, all alumni of our preschool. Miss Carie enjoys biking, reading and spending time with her family.

 

Miss Kay (Teacher) has been working in the early childhood field

since 2002 and has taken courses at Waubonsee Community College. Miss Kay has been employed at Bethlehem Preschool since February of 2006. She lives in St. Charles with her husband, Tang, and her daughter, Melody.  Miss Kay enjoys listening to music, singing and playing sports.

 

 

Miss Julee (Substitute Teacher)