Staff
Lord of Life Lutheran Preschool staff members are degreed, seasoned professionals. Our staff works alongside with families to provide the children with a joyous and positive introduction to a group setting.
Kimberly Sanders
MTTH Teacher
Kimberly comes to the preschool having served on the preschool advisory board while her youngest son attended LOLPS. She holds a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a master’s in Special Education.
Kimberly shares her enthusiasm for learning with the children and has even been known to share her worm farm and stilt walking abilities at LOLPS.
Shahnaz Alexander
Awesome Authors Teacher, MTTH Assistant Teacher
Shahnaz has been on staff the longest and has seen many changes in at Lord of Life (she even remembers when we were located upstairs.) Since 1988 Shahnaz had been a part of the preschool as an assistant teacher and teacher. She holds a master’s degree in English from Florida Technological University.
Shahnaz’s smiling face shows all how much she loves working with the children.
Kareen Lawson
5 Day Teacher; Lunch Bunch staff
A nine year veteran of Lord of Life Preschool, Kareen holds an early childhood degree and has completed the Fairfax County Office for Children’s School Readiness certificate.
Kareen enjoys the opportunity to play every day and to continue to do all the fun things her own two children have grown too old to do.
Lorna Miller
Awesome Authors Teacher; 5 Day Assistant Teacher ; Lunch Bunch staff
A graduate of JMU with a degree in Special Education Lorna has worn many hats at the preschool. Her first involvement was as a parent (her three children attended LOLPS) and then as a member of the preschool advisory board.
Lorna views it as a great responsibility and a privilege to be allowed to guide and direct the children at the very beginning of their journey. She loves to watch them grow and making a positive contribution to that process.
Danielle Hogan
MWF 4’s and TTH 3’s Teacher
A proud graduate of East Carolina, Danielle has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and child development/family relations. A parent of four alumni of LOLPS Danielle has been a part of the staff as an assistant, movement teacher, and classroom teacher.
Danielle’s fun filled class is full of creative art (lots of glitter) and movement/dance (reflecting her 20 years as a dance teacher.) Danielle loves watching her students grow.
Kristin Barnard
MWF 4’s and TTH 3’s Assistant Teacher
A member of Lord of Life Church and a former preschool parent Kristin Barnard joined the staff when her youngest child was in his last year as a Lord of Life Preschool student. Kristin has a degree from Eastern Michigan University.
What Kristin enjoys most about this position is watching the children’s progress throughout the year. She is grateful to the families who share their little ones with our program.
Diane Gray
MWF 4’s Teacher
A military wife, Diane has been in the field of early childhood education for 18 years. She holds associates degrees in education and early childhood development.
Diane thoroughly enjoys working with the children and teaching them to be independent and confident.
Daphne Rozsa
TTH 3’ and WF 2 ½ ‘s Teacher
A member of Lord of Life Church and a mother of three grown sons Daphne brings special skills to classroom. During her 12 years at LOLPS Daphne has worked as an assistant teacher as well as a classroom teacher. Daphne holds a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College and an master’s from George Washington University.
Daphne loves being part of a preschool where the children’s social development and happiness are our priorities. She loves seeing the children learn, laugh, and play.
Louise Lewis
TTH 3’s Assistant Teacher and MWF 4’s Assistant Teacher
Louise is a long time member of Lord of Life Church and veteran of Lord of Life Preschool having had 3 of her four children attend the preschool. Louise is an imaginative crafter and excellent baker. She holds a bachelor’s in Behavioral Science from Cal Poly-Pomona
Louise enjoys working with the young children and their families. She loves seeing the look on the children’s faces when they learn something new.
Nancy Jones
MWF 4’s and TTH 3’sTeacher
Nancy is a veteran teacher at Lord of Life Preschool having begun as a teacher of 4 year olds and then expanding her teaching schedule to include 3 year olds. Nancy grew up on a farm in New York and graduated from Keuka College in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. She is the mother of three grown children, one of whom was an assistant teacher at LOLPS.
Nancy enjoys silly songs, fun books, messy projects, and learning with and from 3, 4, and 5 year olds.
Carrie Wilcox
Creative Movement Teacher
During her 18 years at LOLPS Carrie has shared her talents as an assistant teacher, classroom teacher, and creative movement teacher. Her creative talents are also shared with the Kathy Harty Gray Dance Theater (a modern dance company) and with other schools in the DC metro area as a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist.
Carrie loves bringing the joy of dance to young children and encouraging their unique creative spirits to emerge.
Karen Prodo
Administrative Assistant; Lunch Bunch staff
Karen is beginning her fourth year at Lord of Life Preschool. She comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in management science and six years’ experience working in the church nursery at Burke United Methodist Church.
Karen loves seeing all the children’s smiling faces as they arrive fresh and ready for a day at the preschool.
Debra DeLoose
Director
Debi is beginning her fifth year at Lord of Life Preschool having served as a member of the preschool advisory board and as a classroom teacher. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology.
Debi strives to encourage the staff to utilize their talents on behalf of the children and families and endeavors to nurture their growth as early childhood leaders.