First Presbyterian Preschool's Certified Teachers

Dedication.

We are proud of our dedicated staff. Our teachers and program coordinator have years of experience and specialized training. They are familiar with the needs of preschool-aged children and committed to our families and program. They continue to hone their skills through workshops, classes and professional development.

Jenny Telgenhof: 3s Class Teacher

My name is Jenny Telgenhof and I am the 3’s teacher at FPP. I received a degree in Psychology and an elementary teaching certification from Gettysburg College. I was the Elementary Director at The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland until my first daughter was born. My three daughters, Abbie, Emily, and Maggie attended FPP in both the 3’s and 4’s programs. While there, I served as the Membership Chairperson. In addition, I have been the Gym teacher and a classroom aide at the preschool. This will be my fourth year as the lead teacher and I’m so excited to get to know each of my students!

Haley Yin: 4's Class Teacher

Haley received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a Spanish Major and a Minor in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University. After graduating, she stayed home to care for her two daughters who now attend Zeeland Public Schools. Haley has been involved at First Presbyterian Preschool since 2013 as a cooperative parent. She also served as Treasurer of the preschool board.

Liz DeBacker: Enrichment Teacher

3's Class Teacher

Hello everyone!
I am so excited to teach the enrichment and the 3's classes this semester! Both of my boys have thoroughly enjoyed their time at First Presbyterian, and I feel so incredibly blessed to be part of this community as a parent, former board member, and now as a teacher. A little bit about my background: I have a BA in Education from Hope College. I spent the first few years of teaching at an elementary school in Queens, NY before moving to Chicago to complete my Master's in Library Science. After moving back to Holland, I worked in the Youth Services department at Herrick District Library and was a storytime provider while there. I have been a stay at home parent over the last several years, but began teaching Enrichment last school year and loved it. I am so looking forward to getting to know the children and your families.

Rachel Hammond: 4's Aide

My name is Rachel Hammond and I am thrilled to be the 4's aide at FPP! I have previously worked in the pharmacy and healthcare fields for 15 years. For the past 3 years, I've been a stay at home mom to my two amazing daughters, Natalie and Isabelle. Along with being a stay at mom to our daughters, I'm also mom to our 3 dogs, Sadie, Copper and our newest rescue, Luna. I have lived in Holland my entire life, and now my husband and I are raising our family here. Isabelle attended First Presbyterian Preschool last year, and we fell in love with the FPP community. I am excited to be joining the FPP team and getting to know the students!

Kendra Owens: 3's Aide

Bio and pic coming soon!

Marina Tronrud: Preschool Director

Hello! My name is Marina Tronrud and I am so honored to be the director at First Presbyterian Preschool. Even though neither my husband nor I are originally from Holland (we met while attending Hope College), we love this community. There really is no better place to live than Holland, right? Our 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

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