HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL - Key Persons
Hello My name is Mrs. Amber. I graduated from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I attended Immanuel Lutheran School from Preschool through 8th grade and then attended St. Charles High School. I have two brothers and a sister. I married my high school sweetheart. We have an awesome little boy and a beautiful baby girl. In my free time, I like to spend time with family and friends, and play with my dog Ozzie. I have been teaching at Hope since 2015!
Job Titles:
- Preschool Teacher Assistant and Lead Aftercare
I've been married to my husband Jamie for over 10+ years and we have 2 wonderful children, my son Lucas, went to Hope through his preschool years. My daughter, Avery just started here in 2021. As I was studying in college for nursing, my husband joined the Army and off we went. Over the years we started a family and I became a stay at home mom. Now that they are off to school, I decided to find my calling. I love working with children. The kids always put a smile on my face! I have been working at HLCP since 2021 and I have loved it ever since. In my free time I love hanging out with my family, going camping and traveling!
My name is Becky Ikeda. I am a mother of three beautiful children, Kris, Angel, and Tori.
I have worked with children, teaching in a preschool setting, working in camps, and coaching youth soccer for over 25 years. I have always had a passion for teaching young children. The satisfaction and love you receive from a child is an absolute gift, and it is a blessing that I am able to do this as a profession.
I am the Preschool Director and have been the director since 2016. I have been at hope since 2010. As the director I get to be a part of each and every child's day. Working here at Hope allows me to work alongside such a loving and devoted staff. The amazing staff and children are not the only great parts of my job, we also have the best parents and families that have come through Hope over the years! The parents continued support is such a warm feeling and I couldn't imagine a better place to work. I look forward to another great year.
I am thankful for the opportunity, that the Lord has given me to work here at Hope Lutheran Preschool.
I have been married to my wonderful husband John, have 2 sons and 6 grandsons. I have an Associates Degree in Banking and Finance from St. Louis Community College as well as additional classes in Business, Computer Programing and Law.
I have over 25 years' experience as a Cash Manager for 2 major corporations, a Trainer for the Mobile Home industry in Land / Home and over 10 years' experience as Closer for a major title company.
I have held the position as a Bookkeeper for HLCP since 2012 and enjoy working with all the staff, the parents and feel blessed seeing all the children on a daily basis.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Preschool Teacher
Hi I'm Kate! I love to travel and try new things. I also enjoy playing the ukulele and playing with my dogs. After high school I plan on getting my degree in Biology at Mizzou! I started my Hope journey in 2022 and I'm so far! I am so excited to be working at the preschool with all the sweet kiddos!
I have been married to my wonderful husband Mike for over 40+ years. We have 2 grown sons and have awesome grandchildren that we devote a lot of our times to. I retired from SSM after 33 years. I've been at Hope since 2018. I love being part of the Hope Lutheran Family. I love children and feel I have found where I should be!
This is my first year at Hope and I am so excited! I earned my Bachelor's degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2016. I worked in elementary the next few years following. My husband's name is Jeff and we have two sweet girls, Abby and Alaina. My favorite thing to do is anything with my family! If I have any free time, I love to watch St. Louis Blues or Cardinals games!
Job Titles:
- Teacher Assistant and Lead Aftercare
Hi! My name is Mallory and I love working with kids! I have been at HLCP since 2022. In 2021, I graduated from Francis Howell North. I am currently going to St. Charles Community College and getting a degree for autism specialist. I have worked with kids for awhile and absolutely love it!
Job Titles:
- Lead Preschool Teacher / Asst. Director
My bachelors degree is in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where I also started my graduate work in Educational Psychology. I've been married to Jason for over 20+ years. Together we have a beautiful daughter, Liz. In those 20+ years I've taught elementary school, been a preschool/daycare teacher and director, and for the past several years I've lead the Youth St. Vincent de Paul group at St. Charles Burromeo School. I have been working at Hope since 2016. I feel very blessed to be a part of the lives of our special students at HLCP.
I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I have two siblings a younger brother, Cy and a younger sister, Tess. I went to Our Lady of Fatima when I was younger. Then I went to St. Elisabeth Academy high school and graduated in 2009. I graduated from Stephens College in 2013, with a major in Liberal Studies and a minor in Early Childhood Education. I wanted to go into those fields at Stephens College because I love art and I want to teach children about art. I took a lot of art classes while I was growing up. I practiced every day to get better. In 2014, I started working at Hope and I have loved it ever since!