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

Jenny attended Gettysburg College and earned a BA in Psychology, along with an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate.  She has worked as the Elementary Director of The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland until she had the first of three daughters.  Abigail is now 15 years old, Emily is 12 and Maggie is 9.  They all attended First Presbyterian Preschool in both the 3's and 4's classes and now attend Holland Public Schools, where her husband, Dan, teaches and coaches.  While her daughters were at preschool she served on the board as the Membership Chairperson.  Jenny has been in the classroom as an aid as well as the gym teacher at FPP.  In addition, she substitute teaches and volunteers regularly at HPS.  I am so excited to continue my relationship with the preschool!

Haley Yin: 4s 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.

Heidi White: Program Coordinator

Heidi received her B.A. in Literature from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, CA.  Her 4 children have all graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool.  Her three oldest children James, Willem and Edie are now attending Black River Public School and her youngest child Wesley is in a Young Kindergarten program at Lakewood Elementary.  She first began her involvement with FPP as a cooperative parent in 2013 and also served on the board as Treasurer for 3 years.  This is her second year as Program Coordinator and she is eager to continue her relationship with this fantastic community in this capacity.

Olivia Stewart: Classroom Aide

Olivia attended Hope College where she received her degree in Elementary Education. After teaching for a short time she felt called to ministry with children and youth and received her M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary.  For the past ten years Olivia has been working with children and youth at churches in Pennsylvania and Michigan.  Olivia is now a mother of Willem who attended First Pres Preschool last year in Mrs. Haley's class.   She now feels a call back to the classroom to work with little ones and is so excited to support the teachers in their important work and the children as they learn and grow!  ​

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