Kids Express Preschool

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Grace Church Willow Valley

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Mary Liz Youtz, Preschool Director

Mrs. Youtz has served in Christian education for over 42 years. She graduated from Millersville University with her Masters of Early Childhood/Elementary Education/Reading Specialist and Penn State for Elementary Principal. Mrs. Youtz enjoys seeing the excitement in children’s faces as they begin to explore and learn. Mary Liz enjoys scrapbooking, travel, reading, and serving others on mission trips with her husband, Steve. Mrs. Youtz and her husband attend and serve at Victory Church.

MaryBeth Bandzi

Two Year Old Teacher
Monday/Wednesday Class or Tuesday/Thursday Class    

 

Wendy McFarland

Three-Year-Old Teacher
Monday/ Wednesday,/Friday Class or Tuesday/Thursday Class

Mrs. McFarland is honored to be a part of each student’s learning experience and enjoys seeing the awestruck wonder in children’s eyes when they learn something new. She has been working with children in some capacity for the last 27 years has earned her CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential. God has gifted Mrs. McFarland with patience and tender nurturing. She feels blessed to be able to use her talents here at Kids Express. Mrs. McFarland attends Living Hope Church and lives with her husband and three boys.

Amanda Masatu

Pre-K Teacher

Monday/ Wednesday,/Friday Class or Tuesday/Thursday Class

Mrs. Masatu is a Lancaster local who graduated from Millersville University with a degree in Secondary Education English Education. She is a member of the Grace Church at Willow Valley. Before teaching at KEP, she worked as a missionary with Global Outreach Mission helped two Bible translation teams translate the Bible into their mother tongue languages in Tanazia. She is very excited to work with each child to help them grow and flourish both in their education and spirituality.

 

Ellen Collison

Pre-K Teacher
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class

Mrs. Collison is a D.C. Native but loves living in Lancaster County. She graduated form Cedarville University with an Elementary and Special Education certification. Along with her A.C.S.I certification, Mrs. Collison has been teaching for over 30 years in Christian Schools. She attends Calvary Church where she sings in the choir and is a part of the praise team. Her and her husband are blessed with three wonderful sons and she loves sharing the joy of God with all those around her.

Dottie Klase

Pre-K Teacher

Mrs. Klase graduated from Millersville University. She is returning for her twentieth year at Kids Express. She says it has been a privilege to share in the lives of children over so many years. “Watching children grow, explore, and discover the world around them is exciting and helps keep me young.” She enjoys sharing her creativity with her students and encourages them to use their imaginations. She also likes music, cooking, and scrapbooking. Her favorite Bible passage is Psalm 139. Verse 14 says “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful I know that full well.” Mrs. Klase attends Grace Church at Willow Valley.  Mrs. Klase lives with her husband and has three grown daughters and two grandchildren.

Teacher Assistants:

Amber Horvath  – T/TH 2-year-old Class

Julie Book – M-F 3-year-old Class

Deb Eby – M-F 3-year-old Class

Christi Pevic-Keiser – W, Th Pre-K Class

Meghan Homsher – W-Th Pre-K Class

Sue Thomas – M-T Pre-K Class

Jan Pickel –  M-F – Pre-K Class

                    – Administrative Assistant

Sue Thomas – Librarian

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300 Willow Valley Sq.
Lancaster, PA 17602

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