President: Paul Van KempenHi. My name is Paul Van Kempen and I am excited to be serving on the board this year. My son Ian is in the 4s am class and My wife, Shanna, and I have two other kids: Ben (8) and Ellarie (2). I am the Associate Pastor at the church attached to the preschool and my wife works at Community Action House. We are looking forward to a great year!
Contact: president.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Program Coordinator: Marina TronrudHello! My name is Marina Tronrud and I am so honored to be the new program coordinator for First Presbyterian Preschool. I am originally from Moscow, Russia, and immigrated to the United States to attend Hope College, graduating with a degree in International Studies and Music. My oldest two children attended First Pres and our newest little one will one day as well! I have been involved with the preschool since 2014, as a co-op parent, classroom aide, and music teacher. The First Presbyterian Preschool community is amazing and I am so excited to be a part of it!
Contact: firstpresbpreschool@gmail.com |
Church Rep: Bev Plagenhoef
Bio coming soon!
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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 has been involved with FPP for the past two years. We absolutely love this community! Our son, Micah, attended both the 3s and 4s classes. We are currently in a gap year, but look forward to our son Joel attending FPP next school year. I am currently a stay-at-home parent, although I have a background in elementary education and youth librarianship. I am excited for another great year serving the FPP community.
Contact: secretary.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Tuition Chair: Katie SolomonHi FPP families! My name is Katie Solomon and I am serving as the Tuition chair for the preschool board this year. My son, Joseph, is in the 4s AM class and he’s excited for another fun year! I have 2 older daughters (6th grade and 4th grade) who are FPP alumni and we love being a part of this amazing preschool family. I have served on the board in the past as Recording Secretary and Alumni but this is my first year as Tuition chair - I’m looking forward to getting to know more families! This will also be my third year as the gym teacher for FPP so your little one(s) will see me throughout the year for lots of movement and laughter on gym days!
Contact: tuition.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Treasurer: Anna SnellerGreetings! My three year old Edith and I are pumped to be jumping into the FPP community this year. I have a background in international teaching, specifically Math, so I relish opportunities for number work. My 7 year old Sam and husband Jeff are Holland Public people who are excited to get involved with this community as well. Edie and I especially enjoy our quick bike or walk over to school. We look forward to getting to know you!
Contact: treasurer.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Social Secretary: Amanda MarsmanHi! My name is Amanda Marsman. I have been a part of the FPP community for the past 8 years and have enjoyed serving in many roles on the board. I have 5 kids, the last of whom will join the 3s class next fall. I love the close-knit, community feel of our preschool, some of which happens through the special events I get to help plan as the social chair! I look forward to another year of fun and fellowship.
Contact: social.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Vice President: Dan HronchekBio Coming Soon!
Contact: vp.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Scheduling: Anne SchipperHello! My name is Anne Schipper and this is my first year serving on the board as Scheduler. Our family has been part of the First Presbyterian Preschool community for 3 years. We have two daughters; one who graduated from FPP last year and is now in kindergarten at Holland Language Academy, and the other will graduate from FPP at the end of this year. We absolutely love the community at First Presbyterian and have made lifelong friends and relationships. Both girls developed a love for school because of the atmosphere provided by Miss Jenny and Miss Haley! I am excited to see familiar faces this year in the classroom and at drop-off, as well as meet new families!
Contact: scheduling.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Membership: Dianna CoulterContact: membership.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Alumni/VP Assistant: Alicia PuttulloMy name is Alicia Pattullo, I am the Alumni chair this year. My husband and I have three children, Emma (10), Felicity (7), and Oliver (5). We have lived in Holland for the past 11 years and absolutely love it here. Not only am I on the board, but I am also the new Teacher's Aide this year. I look forward to working with your kiddos and serving on this wonderful board for another great year!
Contact: alumni.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Purchasing: Shauna SpeetMy name is Shauna Speet, my son Charlie attended First Presbyterian the last two years, and now it's my daughters turn! Emmy could not be any more excited to be in Miss Jenny's morning class this year, She already has her favorite shirt picked out for the first day! We have absolutely loved our time here in this amazing preschool community!
Contact: purchasing.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Newsletter/Website: Carolyn BuckHi, I am Carolyn and I have graduated two kids from FPP and my third child, Jadon, will be in 4's PM this fall. My older kids Micah and Charley attend Innocademy in Zeeland. I run my own communications collaborative. We have lived in Holland for four fabulous years and enjoy hiking, reading, and endless projects in our fixer upper. Looking forward to spending this school year serving your family!
Contact: newsletter.fppreschool@gmail.com |
Health Chair: Amy SmithMy name is Amy Smith. I am a Registered Nurse with past experience as a school nurse and currently as a pediatric nurse at Holland Pediatrics. That is just one reason I am excited to serve as Health Chair for FPP! My son Wes attended FPP for two years, and my daughter Louisa is looking forward to attending next year. My husband Ryan and I love the FPP community and are delighted to continue to be a part of it!
Contact: health.fppreschool@gmail.com |