Zion Early Childhood Learning Center Staff

Rhonda Beethe

Preschool Director/ Teacher: Three-year-olds

Hi, my name is Rhonda Beethe. I am in my third year as Director at Zion Lutheran Preschool. I bring to Zion 22 years of teaching experience in Lutheran schools.  My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education both from Concordia University, Nebraska. Both degrees have an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.  I enjoy my time spent in the classroom and consider it as an opportunity to help children learn and develop new skills. As a director, I enjoy putting a program in place that meets the needs of children and gives them the opportunity to grow as children of God in all areas of their development.
 

Beth Farrell

PDO program director/ Teacher: Two-year-olds and Extended Class

Hi, my name is Beth Farrell. I began my 30 year career by obtaining an Associate degree in Early Childhood from Joliet Junior College. My experience includes working with a variety of age groups and programs. I have been the Parent's Day Out Coordinator at Zion for the past seven years. It has been fun and exciting to create a first school experience.
 

Jill Kozy

Teacher: Junior Kindergarten

Hello! My name is Mrs. Jill Kozy, and I am a currently a preschool teacher for four-year-olds at Zion Preschool. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries at Trinity International University. This will be my tenth year of teaching preschool children and third year at Zion. I feel as though God has blessed me with a passion for working with young children, in particular, teaching children all about God's love.
 

Jill Marsalli

Teacher: Three-year-olds

Hello! My name is Jill Marsalli. I have been teaching at Zion Preschool for the past ten years. I really enjoy teaching three-year-olds and find them fun, energetic, and eager to learn.  I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Olivet Nazarene University. My work experience includes planning and implementing developmental programs for children age Birth through three years of age.  I have also been a substitute teacher for children from preschool to eighth grade. I find teaching extremely rewarding and feel privileged to be involved in educating the leaders of the future.
 

Chris Moore

Teaching Assistant: Two-year-olds

Hello, my name is Chris Moore. I have enjoyed working at Zion for the last two school years. My Associate degree and my extensive volunteering at church and school helped me prepare for this job.  I am a mother of three, and I feel that motherhood has paved the way for working with two- and three-year olds. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
 

Annette Stachura

Teacher: Three- and Four-year-olds

Hello, my name is Annette Stachura. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood, Child Development from Northern Illinois University. This is my seventh year at Zion Preschool. I started out as a substitute teacher and enjoyed the people, students, and environment so much that I stayed. I work with two age groups, three-year-olds two mornings a week, and four-year-olds three mornings a week. With three-year-olds, I emphasize social skills, and with four-year-olds, I emphasize skills for kindergarten.
 

Cindy Byers

Teacher Assistant

Donna Gilbert

Office Assistant