2025-2026 Bethel Preschool Teachers & Staff
Mrs. Tracie Suttles
Preschool Director, Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Tracie Suttles serves as both the Preschool Director and a 4s teacher, guiding the youngest students with warmth and dedication. She holds degrees from both the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado Christian University. Her approach to her demanding role is inspired by her favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." In her free time, Mrs. Suttles loves enjoying time with her family and friends, reading, and walking. For Mrs. Suttles, the children are the heart of her job; her favorite thing to witness is how much they grow month to month, watching their eyes light up when they understand for the first time, and seeing them learn to play with friends and be creative.
Preschool Director, Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Tracie Suttles serves as both the Preschool Director and a 4s teacher, guiding the youngest students with warmth and dedication. She holds degrees from both the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado Christian University. Her approach to her demanding role is inspired by her favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." In her free time, Mrs. Suttles loves enjoying time with her family and friends, reading, and walking. For Mrs. Suttles, the children are the heart of her job; her favorite thing to witness is how much they grow month to month, watching their eyes light up when they understand for the first time, and seeing them learn to play with friends and be creative.
Mrs. Ginny Weber
Preschool Assistant Director, Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Ginny Weber teaches a four-year-old preschool class, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for her young students. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, she cherishes having a front-row seat to her students' progress and development, which she considers her favorite aspect of teaching. When she is not in the classroom, Mrs. Weber enjoys several relaxing and creative pursuits, including gardening, scrapbooking, and playing games with family and friends. She draws motivation and inner strength from her favorite verse, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Preschool Assistant Director, Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Ginny Weber teaches a four-year-old preschool class, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for her young students. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, she cherishes having a front-row seat to her students' progress and development, which she considers her favorite aspect of teaching. When she is not in the classroom, Mrs. Weber enjoys several relaxing and creative pursuits, including gardening, scrapbooking, and playing games with family and friends. She draws motivation and inner strength from her favorite verse, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Mrs. Heidi Burchette
Preschool PreK 5s Teacher
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Mrs. Heidi Burchette, a PreK 5s teacher who earned her degree from Lincoln Christian University, finds great joy in her profession. Her favorite part of teaching is witnessing the significant growth each child achieves from the beginning of the school year to the end. When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Burchette enjoys several hobbies, including spending time with family and friends, walking or running, and reading. The bedrock of her perspective is encapsulated in her favorite Bible verse, John 16:33: "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
Preschool PreK 5s Teacher
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Mrs. Heidi Burchette, a PreK 5s teacher who earned her degree from Lincoln Christian University, finds great joy in her profession. Her favorite part of teaching is witnessing the significant growth each child achieves from the beginning of the school year to the end. When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Burchette enjoys several hobbies, including spending time with family and friends, walking or running, and reading. The bedrock of her perspective is encapsulated in her favorite Bible verse, John 16:33: "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
Mrs. Linda Hall
Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Linda Hall is a proud alumna of the University of Illinois. Her teaching philosophy and life are guided by her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 2:8, which states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God." She finds immense joy in her role, stating that her favorite part of teaching is getting to share the love of Jesus with the kids every day, operating on the principle of "Love the Lord, love the kids." When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Hall enjoys a variety of hobbies that connect her to nature and quiet reflection, including seed starting, gardening, hiking, and reading.
Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Linda Hall is a proud alumna of the University of Illinois. Her teaching philosophy and life are guided by her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 2:8, which states, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God." She finds immense joy in her role, stating that her favorite part of teaching is getting to share the love of Jesus with the kids every day, operating on the principle of "Love the Lord, love the kids." When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Hall enjoys a variety of hobbies that connect her to nature and quiet reflection, including seed starting, gardening, hiking, and reading.
Mrs. Crystal Harmon
Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Crystal Harmon is the nurturing teacher for her preschool 4s class. A dedicated lifelong learner, she earned her degree from Western Governors University. Her faith is guided by the wisdom of her favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Harmon enjoys simple pleasures like reading, baking, and spending time with her family. She finds immense fulfillment in her teaching role, which she sees as a blessing: being a small part in building the foundational steps for her young students' lives, recognizing that God has a plan and a purpose for every person, and doing it all for His glory.
Preschool 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Crystal Harmon is the nurturing teacher for her preschool 4s class. A dedicated lifelong learner, she earned her degree from Western Governors University. Her faith is guided by the wisdom of her favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Harmon enjoys simple pleasures like reading, baking, and spending time with her family. She finds immense fulfillment in her teaching role, which she sees as a blessing: being a small part in building the foundational steps for her young students' lives, recognizing that God has a plan and a purpose for every person, and doing it all for His glory.
Mrs. Janet Darlington
Preschool 3s & 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Janet Darlington dedicates her teaching efforts to the preschool 3s and 4s, bringing with her academic credentials from both the University of Illinois and Bradley University. Her guiding principle comes from her favorite Bible passage, Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages believers to approach God with prayer and thanksgiving, promising the peace of God that transcends understanding. Her greatest aspiration in the classroom is to be instrumental in laying the foundation for students' love for the Lord and for learning. Outside of teaching, Mrs. Darlington enjoys simple yet rewarding hobbies such as walking, reading, and watching volleyball.
Preschool 3s & 4s Teacher
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Mrs. Janet Darlington dedicates her teaching efforts to the preschool 3s and 4s, bringing with her academic credentials from both the University of Illinois and Bradley University. Her guiding principle comes from her favorite Bible passage, Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages believers to approach God with prayer and thanksgiving, promising the peace of God that transcends understanding. Her greatest aspiration in the classroom is to be instrumental in laying the foundation for students' love for the Lord and for learning. Outside of teaching, Mrs. Darlington enjoys simple yet rewarding hobbies such as walking, reading, and watching volleyball.
Mrs. Andrea Bowers
Preschool 3s Teacher
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Mrs. Andrea Bowers is a caring preschool 3s teacher at Bethel Lutheran that completed her studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her greatest joy in the classroom is the privilege of being a child’s first schoolteacher, where she witnesses their exciting journey toward independence, confidence, and an enthusiasm for learning. When not guiding her young students, she enjoys baking, gardening, and organizing. Mrs. Bowers finds constant reassurance in her favorite Bible verse, Isaiah 41:10, which encourages readers with the words: "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Preschool 3s Teacher
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Mrs. Andrea Bowers is a caring preschool 3s teacher at Bethel Lutheran that completed her studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her greatest joy in the classroom is the privilege of being a child’s first schoolteacher, where she witnesses their exciting journey toward independence, confidence, and an enthusiasm for learning. When not guiding her young students, she enjoys baking, gardening, and organizing. Mrs. Bowers finds constant reassurance in her favorite Bible verse, Isaiah 41:10, which encourages readers with the words: "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Mrs. Betty Robinson
Preschool 3s Assistant Teacher
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Betty Robinson, a dedicated preschool 3s assistant teacher, finds her greatest joy in introducing young children to the fun of the classroom, delighting in their growth in both learning and personality throughout the school year. When she's not helping little ones thrive, her hobbies include baking, collecting plants, gardening, and reading. Her guiding principle is found in her favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
Preschool 3s Assistant Teacher
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Betty Robinson, a dedicated preschool 3s assistant teacher, finds her greatest joy in introducing young children to the fun of the classroom, delighting in their growth in both learning and personality throughout the school year. When she's not helping little ones thrive, her hobbies include baking, collecting plants, gardening, and reading. Her guiding principle is found in her favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
Mrs. Jayme Baumann
Preschool Aide
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Preschool Aide
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Miss Jacelyn Edwards
Preschool Aide
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Preschool Aide
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