Noah’s Ark Staff

Noah’s Ark Staff

Anne Harvey - Preschool Director

Anne Harvey - Preschool Director

Teaching experience/ credentials: I graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato with a degree in Early Childhood Education.   I landed my first teaching job teaching Kindergarten in a remote Eskimo village in Alaska with my new husband. After three years we moved back to Minnesota where I taught Extended Day Kindergarten in Montrose for one year. I also taught Kindergarten for a year in Big Lake before I became a stay at home mom.

Tell us a little about you… My husband Ben and I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. We have three girls, Ruby-5, Stella-4, Millie-2, and our Alaskan Husky, Moose! We live in Buffalo and you can typically find us playing outside, camping, or swimming at the beach in the summer. We love being together and being with friends!

My Favorite part of Noah’s Ark: My two oldest daughters went to Noah’s Ark and you can bet that my youngest will go as well. I love the Christ filled atmosphere that Noah’s Ark holds. I have loved knowing that I’m sending my kids to a school that models Jesus’ big love so well. God is so good and I’m so excited to carry that legacy on of showing Gods love to Preschoolers!

My favorite Bible verse:  Romans 12:12 “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constant in prayer.

 

Megan Hegland - 4 & 5s Preschool Teacher

Megan Hegland - 4 & 5s Preschool Teacher

Teaching experience/ credentials:

– Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
– Paraprofessional at both Orono and Delano Public Schools
– Daycare Provider for the last 5 years

Tell us a little about you…

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Steve, for almost 11 years and God has blessed us with 3 beautiful girls; Dorothy (8), Lydia (5) and Maisie (3).

After I had our second daughter, Lydia, we decided it was the perfect time for me to stay home with our kids. I decided to open my own in-home daycare (while I was at  home with my girls) and I have been running that for the last 5 years.

As a family we love to go camping in the summer and spend as much time with our extended family as we are able to. In my spare time, I love to go flower shopping and plant new flowers in any of my flower beds.

My Favorite part of working with preschool:

My favorite part of working with preschool age groups is their willingness and eagerness to want to learn, play and explore. As their teacher, I get to witness their growth and development throughout the year and it is exciting for me to get to be a part of that. I am truly looking forward to teaching in a Christ center preschool program and helping children know how much they are loved by Jesus Christ!

My favorite Bible verse:  

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”

Jodi Lachermeier - Teacher Assistant

Jodi Lachermeier - Teacher Assistant

Teaching experience/ credentials:

-Sunday School teacher for the 3 year old class at St John’s for 14 years.
– Paraprofessional at Northwinds Elementary for Kindergarten.
– Playground/Recess Para at Discovery Elementary.
– Ran the Student Support Room for Wright Academy inside the Wright Tech in
  Buffalo.
– Teachers Aid for Noah’s Ark Preschool for 5 years.

Tell us a little about you…

I was born and raised in Buffalo, Mn where I have been a member of St John’s my entire life.  I have been married to my husband Steve for over 20 years and we have 3 children and 2 beautiful granddaughter’s.  About 5 years ago we made the move to Albertville.  In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends.  Just recently my husband and I became owners of some property up north on a lake where we spend most of our weekends relaxing and fishing.  I love to go to the movies, sing, play games and to hang out with my family.

My Favorite part of Noah’s Ark: 

I truly love getting to share the love of Jesus with the kids!  I love the pure excitement in the preschooler’s faces and conversations.  Everyday there is something new and special to experience through their eyes.  I feel so blessed to be a part of this preschool!

My favorite Bible verse: 

Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and courageous!  Do not be afraid or discouraged.  For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”