Ridgewood Preschool

Laurie is beyond excited about welcoming littles and their families to Ridgewood Preschool and sharing the love of Jesus with them! Laurie graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and later continued her education at Northeastern University in gifted education. Laurie and her husband, David live in Minnetonka with their two children, Matthew and Madeleine. She loves working at Ridgewood Church as the Kid’s Ministry Director and looks forward to all God has in store for the preschool!

Tammy is our Ridgewood Preschool Director and absolutely loves working with young children and their families. Ridgewood Preschool has been an extra joy and blessing to Tammy. She appreciates the beautiful God-centered, joy-filled, and happy environment where children play, learn, create, and share friendships. Ms. Tammy received her BA in Child Development from San Jose State University. She has been in the field of early childhood for over 15 years. Tammy and her husband Brian have a married daughter and a son in college.

Chris is an assistant teacher at Ridgewood Preschool.  She loves learning, laughing, and sharing the love of Jesus with the children. Chris graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Benedict.  She went on to earn a certificate in lay ministry at the University of St. Thomas.  She’s walked in faith with children ages 3-16 years old at her church for the past 29 years.  Chris and her husband, Russ, have two teenage children. She’s beyond grateful for the joy and blessings experienced each day at preschool!

Jackie is one of our beloved teachers at Ridgewood Preschool. She has a degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and has been a volunteer in the children’s ministry for over 20 years.

God has blessed her with the desire, abilities, and opportunity to foster the growth of young children not only in developmental growth but spiritual growth as well.

She is married to Brian and they have 4 grown children.  Their twins that have graduated from Grand Canyon University, their 3rd daughter currently attends Iowa State University, and their youngest is currently attending Grand Canyon University.

Kaitlyn is an assistant teacher at Ridgewood Preschool.  She lives with her husband, dog, and three cats.  Kaitlyn loves being around kids. She started babysitting at an early age. Kaitlyn has an incredible knack for thoughtfully engaging kids and for encouraging them to always do their best.  Kaitlyn graduated from cosmetology school, but continued to nanny and babysit for multiple families. When the teaching opportunity at Ridgewood came up, it affirmed for Kaitlyn that her true, God-given gift to work with kids would be so appreciated here. Kaitlyn loves coming into work at Ridgewood Preschool to connect with the kids and find sweet pockets of time to honor each student daily.

Christina is our Preschool Coordinator at Ridgewood Preschool.  She studied physics and chemistry at Modesto Junior College, but after her younger daughter was diagnosed with T1D, she realized that God was calling her to caring for her family over continuing her education. But she still loves to learn and challenge her mind. Ridgewood Preschool offers her a place to stretch and grow her love for families and Jesus and offer clerical and administrative services to the wonderful teachers and staff. Christina lives in Eden Prairie with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.

Hana is part of our team as a substitute teacher at Ridgewood Preschool. She also teaches at the Ridgewood Church camps in the summer.  She is  married to Matt, who is a church planter and pastor. They have one son, three daughters and an English yellow lab named, Knox.

Hana loves children and the enthusiasm and openness of kids. She adores the way they freely run, play, and learn to make new friends. Hana is inspired by their bravery as they step into the world and try new things.  In addition to being a substitute teacher, Hana  teaches group fitness classes at Williston Fitness Center, the Marsh, and leads a women’s Bible study. She loves playing tennis and making new friends. Hana earned a BS in Social Studies from St. Cloud State University.