Holy Apostles Church

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 
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Leslie Versace joined the Holy Apostles staff as Director in 2008.  She has a MS degree in Special Education with Early Childhood Education emphasis and a BA degree in Psychology and is Director qualified in Colorado.  Leslie has eight years of experience as Director at NAEYC accredited programs , twelve years of preschool teaching experience, and experience also teaching special education in New York and Texas.
Mary Parsons has been at Holy Apostles Preschool since 1982 and served as Director until 2008.  She is now an Assistant in a four year old class.  Mary has a BA in Elementary Education and is licensed to teach in Colorado.  She was appointed by the Governor, to serve on the Colorado Early Childhood and School Readiness Commission.
 
Donna Peters teaches our four and five year old classes. She has been with the preschool since1984. Donna is Director Qualified and has a BS degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She has previous experience in working at other locations.
Patty Hughes teaches four year olds. Patty has an Associates in Elementary Education and also holds a CDA. The CDA qualifies her to be a Child Development Associate with 12 credit hours in early childhood education. Patty has been with the preschool since1984 as well.
Paula Cooper holds a MA in Education and a BS in Human Development - Early Childhood Education.  Paula is a Lead Teacher for a three year old class and assists in the afternoon five year old class as well.  Paula came to Holy Apostles Preschool first as a parent, then as a substitute, before joining the staff in 2009.
 
Shannon Lobato joined the program in 2009 as an Assistant in a morning four year old class.  Shannon has a BA in Children's Studies.  Before coming to Holy Apostles Shannon taught preschool and was a licensed child care provider. Shannon also has served in many volunteer positions working with families.
Andrea Salazar assisted in our program for four years, left the program and returned in the fall of 2007 as a Lead Teacher. Andrea holds a Child Development Associate credential (CDA)and is completing a degree in Early Child Education at Pikes Peak Community College. Andrea teaches a three year old class and is an Assistant in our four year old program.
Suzanne Titus teaches the three to four year old class. She has been with the program on and off for thirteen years moving to Florida and coming back to fill a vacancy created on the year of her return. Suzanne holds a BS in Art.
Jennifer Osterholzer has been with the preschool since 2005. She is teaching a three year old class. Jennifer has a BS in Education with an emphasis on Emotionally Impaired. She also hold a Masters in Education. Jennifer has been certificated in Elementary and PreK Education from the State of New York with a Special Education Endorsement. Jennifer also has previous experience in teaching very young children.
Del Rose is an assistant in the afternoon four year old class as well as an office assistant. She has been with the program since 2001. Del holds a BA degree in Early Childhood Education and has experience prior to her employment at Holy Apostles.
Pam Smith was hired by the preschool in 2001. First as an assistant and now as our regular gym teacher. Pam holds an Associates of General Studies with an emphasis on Child Care and Development.
Laurie Schink began our program in the fall of 2006. She has an Associates Degree in Child Care and Development from Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin.  Laurie is an assistant in our four year old program working with Mrs. Morgan.  Laurie has been a parent in our preschool program and her own mother is deeply involved in Early Childhood Education. This family connection is reflected in Laurie’s passion for teaching young children.
 
Denise Uram is an Assistant in our morning three year old class.  She has a BA in Sociology and has completed Early Childhood Education classes.  Denise originally joined the program in 1999 as Office Assistant and returned to the program in 2009 to work in the classroom.