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Miss Diane -Diane Schaeffer has been the lead Pre-K teacher since January 2007. She has over 25 years experience working with and teaching children and adults, both typical and special needs. Although Diane greatly values the communication between her families and herself, it is the one-on-one she gets daily from the Pre-K children that keeps her energized. Diane holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This is accompanied with a lifetime teaching certificate. Perhaps the greatest education, Diane has and is still acquiring are the daily lessons learned in raising three children. A full-time mom and a full-time teacher seem to go hand in hand.
Miss Alice-Alice Crepps, teacher assistant, has been a part-time teaching staff member at Good Shepherd since 1998, primarily helping in the Pre-K classroom. Alice works Monday and Wednesday mornings. She has her Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and holds a lifetime teaching certificate in Speech and Language Therapy, K-12. Alice is a creative, calming and talented teacher. We feel very fortunate to have her at Good Shepherd.
Miss Linda-Linda Jones joined the Good Shepherd teaching team in February 2005. She initially began as a teacher assistant float, helping out in all areas. She is very pleased to now be part of the Pre-K classroom team. Linda has taken some college coursework and plans to continue her education this fall, with a focus on early childhood education. She has been a wonderful addition to our teaching team. Linda adores and cares for the children as if they were all her very own.
Miss Jessi - Jessi Neustadt, teacher assistant float, joined the Good Shepherd team in November 2006. She started working part-time and officially moved to a full time position in December 2006. She spends her time primarily between the toddler room and the two and three year old room. Jessi graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri in August 2006 and moved to St. Louis in September. She is originally from St.Charles but currently lives right down the street from Good Shepherd. When not at GSS, she enjoys watching movies and taking care of her own little one, a beagle mix named Boots. 
Miss Kylene-Kylene Conlisk, teacher, joined Good Shepherd in March 2002 as a part-time teacher assistant. In the Summer of 2002 she was promoted to teacher, starting in the toddler classrooms. She has been working as the lead teacher in the Two's Classroom since 2003. Kylene has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from St. Louis University and is certified in the State of Missouri for grades 1-6. Kylene is known for her high energy, enthusiasm and fun approach with the children.
Miss Lauren-Lauren Bailey has been a member of the Good Shepherd teaching staff since October 2000. Her initial work at Good Shepherd was as a part-time teacher float, covering wherever needed. Lauren has been a teacher in the Two's classroom since January 2002 and began co-teaching with Kylene Conlisk in 2003. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas in Austin. Lauren has a double major in Special Education and Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. Lauren is a nurturing and loving teacher backed by many years of experience raising her own family of four, two girls and two boys. She is a dedicated parent and enjoys cooking, quilting and the trips to the family farm.
Danielle Donahue-Miss Danielle started working at Good Shepherd on a part-time basis in June 2006. As a teacher assistant float she has spent a lot of time in each classroom. She is currently a full-time student at Fontbonne University, seeking a degree in Special Education. When not at school or work, she likes to read, watch movies, and spend time with her brothers and family, especially her three year old brother. 
Miss Shannon-Shannon Wrobleski has been teaching at Good Shepherd since March 2003 working with the Two's and Three's classroom. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and completed her Master's degree in Special Education in May 2006. She has more than eight years of experience working in early childhood education. Shannon has a calm and positive approach with the children and is very creative in her teaching style. When not at Good Shepehrd Shannon is very active in sports, especially volleyball. She also enjoys reading, dining out and taking care of her dog, Cutie.
Miss Debra-Debra Wilkins has been a teacher at Good Shepherd School since June 2002 and has been co-teaching with Miss Shannon for the past two years. Debra has completed coursework in Education at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas and Florissant Valley Community College. Prior to being at Good Shepherd, Debra worked for the Special School District of St. Louis County for 10 years and in two group homes for children. Although Debra's passion is cooking, her love is serving.
Miss Carla-Carla Harps has been a teaching staff member in the toddler pod since March 2007. She has been working with children since her early teens. Carla holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Alcorn State University of Mississippi. Since coming to Good Shepherd Carla has primarily been working as a teacher assistant with Jarynn Olson in the Giggling Giraffe's classroom. Carla is actively working on adopting a child and is looking forward to her new family.
Miss Shantellie-Shantellie Boyd, otherwise known as "Tellie" has been working at Good Shepherd since July 2003. Her primary assignment has been with the "older" Toddler Classroom, working side by side with Pam Myers. Shantellie is taking coursework at Florissant Valley Community College towards an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is married and a mother of three wonderful children. When not at Good Shepherd, Shantellie is very active with her church, where she is the Youth Supervisor and teacher of the "praise dance team." Her personal hobbies are reading and spending time as a mom. When you see Shantellie at Good Shepherd, she is always singing or dancing or giving huge hugs. She loves "her children" and it shows in many ways!
Ellen Corpora-Miss. Ellen, teacher assistant float, joined the Good Shepherd team in September 2007. She works part-time while in school. She graduated from Parkway North High School in 2008 and plans to attend Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. When she*s not at work or school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, and watching movies.
Miss Renee-Renee Collins has been an employee of Good Shepherd since August 2001 and lead teacher in the Infant Room since September 2001. While she excels in raising children, having four of her own, and caring for the infants at Good Shepherd, you would never guess that she is a trained paralegal! Renee has very young children and her oldest child, Lauren is a student at Fontbonne University. She is very dedicated to providing a happy and healthy environment for the infants at Good Shepherd and focuses on their development as they grow and learn. Renee has a special gift with babies and is full of ideas and suggestions for parents and the staff members. During her free time, Renee enjoys attending church, cooking large meals, and driving her little ones all over town to Girl Scouts, tee ball and dance class. She is one busy lady!
Miss Carrie-Carrie Ann Brown, teacher assistant float, joined the Good Shepherd teaching team in June 2006. She started as a part-time teacher assistant, while working for Special School District as an ABA (Applied Behovioral Analysis) therapist in Brentwood. There she worked with children with Autism and other children with special needs. Today, Carrie is full-time and assists with coverage in all of the classrooms. She is currently enrolled at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley pursuing her Associates degree in Basic Studies. From there, Carrie will move forward to the University of Missouri-St. Louis to pursue her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Special Education. When not working at Good Shepherd Carrie, enjoys spending all of her time at home with her daughter, Natalie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, scrap-booking and also life's greatest gift, motherhood! 
Miss Olivia-Olivia Claxton, teacher assistant float, started working at Good Shepherd School in August 2006. She is the primary teacher assistant in the Infant Room working side by side with Miss Renee. In addition to working at Good Shepherd, Olivia is a full-time student at Lewis and Clark Community College. Upon completion of her Associates degree she plans to transfer to a university to complete her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Before coming to Good Shepherd, Olivia worked as an au pair. In her free time she loves to read and cook.
Alice Smith-Ms. Alice has been an employee of Good Shepherd School since January 2008. Alice is a teacher assistant in the infant room. Before joining us at GSS, Alice worked for a temporary service, for several years, working with young children and infants. Alice is very good with children and loves working with the babies. Alice has a very good personal attitude and enjoys her work and the people that she works with. Alice moved from Milwaukee, WI in 2005. She now lives in St. Louis. Alice has 3 grown children and eight special grandchildren of her own. In her spare time which is very limited she enjoys movies and R&B music. Alice is planning to continue her pursuit of Early Childhood Education and working with children with special needs.