Staff

OUR STAFF

 

Tami Hemp
Preschool Director

Ms. Tami  is our director at the preschool, she lives in Fishersville with her son. Tami has been in childcare for six years and is currently enrolled through Penn State working on her CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. She enjoys spending time on the weekends watching her son on the football field, and being involved with the Jeep club.

 

 

Lorene Henderson
Teacher 2 Year Old’s

Extended Day (all ages)

Ms. Lorene is our 2 year old teacher and works in extended day with the children. She graduated from Waynesboro High School. She currently attends, The University of Arizona and is in pursuit of her Early Childhood Education degree. She enjoys spending time with her nephews and nieces, as well as doing photography.

Zoey Newman

Aide, 2 Year Old’s

 

Carol Perkins

Teacher, 2.5 Year Old’s

Ms. Carol is our teacher in the older two-year-old class. She believes each child is different and has his or her own unique response to teaching and learning. Carol is a retired nurse with experience in pediatrics, family practice, and geriatrics. She and her husband live in Waynesboro and have two sons and seven grandchildren. She especially enjoys time with family and friends.

 

Marcie Hemp
Aide, 2.5Year Old’s

Extended Day (all ages)

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Lynda Smith

Teacher, 3 Year Old’s

Ms. Lynda is originally from North Carolina and moved to Waynesboro, Virginia in 2000 with her husband and two sons. She has been working with children over 30 years now and 17 of those years have been here at First Presbyterian Preschool. She enjoys working with children and teaching them about Christ and singing bible songs with them. She also likes riding her bike, cooking, working in the yard and spending time with her grandchildren. She believes her mission and calling in life is working with God’s precious little children.

 

Dante Dobson
Aide, 3 Year Old’s

Extended Day (all ages)

Mr. Dante has been in childcare for 3 years, and has been the best job he has had. Dante is 20 years old and plans on joining the police academy when he turns 21. I have a girlfriend named Amanda, as well as a dog named Dobby. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball.

Patti Minnick
Teacher, 4 Year Old’s
Ms. Patti is the 4-year-old teacher. She has two children and two wonderful granddaughters. She enjoys gardening and animals.
Abigail Downs
 Aide, 4 Year Old’s

Extended Day (all ages)

Hi, my name is Abigail Downs and I’ve been in childcare since 2010. Teaching is my passion and I love each and every child. I’m always here for not only the children but also their parents. When I’m not at work you can find me hanging out with my husband and dog. I look forward to getting to know everyone here

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FPCP’s teachers and aides are the heart of our program! They work incredibly hard and are personally invested in each and every child’s success.

When adding to our staff, we look for the following qualifications:

  • Genuine love for children and a philosophy that all children are valued for who they are.
  • Good moral character and religious affiliations.
  • Previous experience in a childcare or preschool program.
  • Educational degrees with concentration or experience in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

In order to work at FPCP, applicants must also:

  • Pass criminal history and sexual offender history background checks by the State Of Virginia.
  • Be physically and emotionally able to work with children, passing a health screening each year.
  • Undergo training and maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED.