President: Carolyn BuckHello and welcome to First Presbyterian Preschool! My name is Carolyn Buck and I have graduated two kids from FPP and my third child, Jadon, will start in 3's AM this fall. My older kids Micah and Charley attend Innocademy in Zeeland. I run my own communications collaborative and my husband just finished his Masters degree. We have lived in Holland for 4 fabulous years and enjoy hiking, reading, and endless projects in our fixer upper. Looking forward to spending this school year serving your family!
Contact: president.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Program Coordinator: Heidi WhiteHeidi is greatly looking forward to be starting in the position of Program Coordinator for First Presbyterian Preschool this year. She first began her involvement with FPP as a cooperative parent in 2012 and is now seeing her fourth child through the program. She also served on the board as Treasurer for 3 years. She believes strongly in this wonderful play-based program, the outstanding and warm teachers and the loving and special community of which the preschool is comprised and is so grateful to be a part of it all. Heidi holds her B.A. in Literature from Mount St. Mary's in Los Angeles and is passionate about early childhood education. She loves doing all things summer in West Michigan with her busy family.
Contact: firstpresbpreschool@gmail.com |
Church Rep: Bev Plagenhoef
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Recording Secretary: Liz DeBackerHi! My name is Liz DeBacker. This year I am serving on the board as the Recording Secretary. Our family is new to FPP, and we are excited to have our son Micah attend the 3s Tuesday/Thursday morning class. I am currently a stay-at-home parent, although I have a background in elementary education and youth librarianship. I am also mom to Joel (10 months). We are looking forward to meeting new families and creating new friendships this year!
Contact: secretary.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Tuition/Financial Assistance: Cari AllenHello! My name is Cari Allen and this is my family's first year with FPP. I am serving on the board as the Tuition Chair, and my son, Maxwell, is in the Tuesday/Thursday morning 3's class. We're both looking forward to an exciting year of meeting new friends and families! In addition to Max, I am also the mother to Alyssa (15) and Jude (7 months). When I'm not busy with the kids, you can find me at Full Potential Physical Therapy where I work as the Office Manager.
Contact: tuition.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Treasurer: Alicia PattulloMy name is Alicia Pattullo and I'm excited to be the new Treasurer here! My husband and I have lived in Holland for 8 years now and have loved raising our family here. We have 3 kiddos; Emma 7, Felicity 4 and Oliver 2. Our middle will be in the 4's am program this year. We are looking forward to having another great year!
Contact: treasurer.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Social Secretary: Erin DoMy name is Erin and this is my families fourth year with First Presbyterian Preschool. I am serving on the board as the Social Secretary, and my daughter, Isolde, is in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning 4’s class. We are both looking forward to making new friends and re-kindling old ones this year. Preschool has been an incredible beginning for my oldest daughter Arawyn to create lifelong friendships. In addition to Isolde, I am also the Mamma to Arawyn (8years) and Evangeline (22months). When I’m not home with the children in the day time, you would see me in the evening, a few times a week, at Avalon School of the Arts teaching ballet and Hope College teaching pilates.
Contact: social.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Vice President: Dan HronckeckDan Hronchek joined the board as vice president in 2019. He is a dad first, but also a professional chess coach, author, and philanthropist. He has three children, one that has graduated from FPP, one currently enrolled, and a third that wishes she were enrolled. He studied marketing at Butler University with a brief stint at Indiana University Bloomington. Aside from taking his kids to the park, Dan's favorite hobbies include coaching soccer and tinkering.
Contact: vp.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Scheduling: Meghan TrowbridgeHello! I’m Meghan. Our daughter, Avery, is a FPP graduate and is entering 2nd grade at New Groningen Elementary in Zeeland and our son Ben, will be in kindergarten at New Groningen. Our youngest son, Sean, will be in the 4s class this year. This is my third year on the FPP board. I am looking forward to meeting new families and having a great year.
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Membership: Dianna CoulterContact: membership.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Alumni/VP Assistant: Gwen Boeve |
Purchasing: Kersh Ruhl |
Newsletter/Website: Briana RusscherHi I'm Briana and this is my third year serving on the board. My sons Birch and Bodie are both graduates of FPP and are entering 2nd grade and kindergarten at Holland Language Academy. I also have a daughter, Minna, who will be in the 3s morning class this year. I love living in West Michigan, you can often find me knitting, biking with my family or going to the beach!
Contact: newsletter.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Health Chair: Jessica KreggerHi! My name is Jessica Kregger. This is my family's second year being with FPP, and my first year as the Health Chair. My son, Elijah, will be in the 4s pm class and Enrichment Program. My son Gabe is 2, but is looking forward to starting at FPP next year. We're looking forward to an exciting new year meeting new families and friends!
Contact: health.fppreschool@gmail.com |