Our Staff
Our loving and experienced Christian staff considers your children their ministry.
Partnering with parents to create an excellent program in a nurturing setting, we are committed to teaching a Christian curriculum of kindergarten readiness skills in a fun and caring atmosphere.
Chris McClaskey
Carol Spencer
Shawna Stombaugh
Administrator
Carol Spencer
has been the
moderator
of the Preschool Ministry team for several years. She has held the position of financial administrator for the Preschool for three years. She will continue in the financial position and with the position of Preschool administrator, she will assist the teachers with all paperwork so that the teachers can concentrate on teaching. Carol is retired from the Excelsior Springs School District where she was an administration assistant to one of the Asst. Superintendents for ten years. Carol has been married to her husband, Bill, for 47 years and they have two grown children and three grandchildren. She is a member of Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church and has served as a deacon, an elder, and is the moderator of the Small Groups ministry team, and the past treasurer of the JOY Women’s Ministry team. She considers it an honor to be a part of Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool
Head Teacher:
Chris Mc Claskey
is returning to
Noah’s Ark for her
fourteenth year as the
Art & Crafts and co. teacher of Language Arts, and Director of Biannual Programs. She is a mother of 3 grown children, and has 7 grandchildren with whom she stays actively involved. Chris is a faithful servant at her Church, Crescent Lake Christian Center in the Concert Series and also is a lead for Meals for the Ministerial Alliance and New Members meals. . She and her husband, David also holds weekly Bible study in their home. Ms. Chris is thrilled to be part of the Staff at Noah’s Ark where she brings her love of music, shape, color and design. We are pleased to have her bring exciting art lessons and creative programs to our families.
Shawna Stombaugh
previously taught
with
Noah’s Ark Christian
Preschool from 2006 to 2011 and returned to her Math and Science classroom in 2014 she also co teaches our Language . Ms. Shawna has been married for 19 years and has 2 boys at home, one in high school and one that recently graduated. She is actively involved with her church family here at Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church, currently as the nursery coordinator. She attended California State University at Long Beach to study early childhood education and is hoping to continue her education. Ms. Shawna is very excited to help this new group of young minds explore their world and God’s Word through math and science
Judy Cark
Rebecca Hatfield
Teacher’s Aide
Judy Clark
has been a
regular volunteer and served as a substitute teacher for Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool since arriving at Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church with Pastor Dan in August, 2008. Judy has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Geneva College. She taught Kindergarten, worked as a substitute teacher for many years and acted as a Para for an emotionally challenged boy while living in Pennsylvania. Judy and Pastor Dan have been married for 40 years, have 3 adult children and two grand-daughters. Judy believes this opportunity to serve as a Teacher’s Aide was Spirit-led and enjoys every aspect of being a part of the Staff at Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool.
Teacher’s Aide
Rebecca Hatfield
She has
been a stay at home mom of 2 kids, Caleb and Mackenzie. Both children attended Noah's Ark Christian Preschool were Rebecca volunteered as a L.O.V.E Parent. Rebecca has volunteered here at the preschool reading to the kids for special events, the Dr, Seuss Day and Summer Salute. Rebecca enjoys spending time with kids. She is excited to have fun and get to know the kids We are excited to have here join our team.
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