Our Amazing Teaching Staff

Beth Baker: Infant Room Supervisor

Beth has been apart of ECA on and off for over 20 years. She has been in the infant room for the last 8 years. Beth is so gifted in helping babies transition through the first year of life. She also helps parents with tricks and tips for life with a newborn easier!

Sharon Shroeder: Infant Room Supervisor

Sharon has been at ECA since January of 2024. Sharon has been such a wonderful gift to us! She absolutely loves children and treats them all as if they were her own. Kiddos light up when they see her!

Shannon Eklund: Wobbler Room Teacher

Shannon has been at ECA since October of 2023. Shannon has had many years working as a nanny and has been an absolute delight with our wobbler kiddos. Shannon is very good at helping children with routines and developmentally appropriate practices.

Daniela Bennett: Wobbler Room Assistant Teacher

Dani is new to ECA this year! Dani is from Brazil and has been in Evergreen for many years! She is new to working with young kiddos but also has a 4 year old son. She brings so much joy and excitment to our Wobbler room!

Lisa Thoennes: Assistant Director

Lisa has been with us since August of 2023. Lisa is SO gifted and talented in child development and working with staff to ensure the highest level of success for all of our students. Lisa lives in Evergreen and is very active in the Evergreen community.

Lauren Anderson: Head of School

Lauren grew up in Evergreen and became the Head of School in January of 2023. Lauren has 3 boys all of which have been at ECA. I absolutely love leading ECA and helping our staff, students and family feel like this is another home for our school and community.

Cindy Mattson: Toddler RoomTeacher

Cindy has been at ECA for over 7 years. Cindy is amazing at helping children continue to learn rules and routines at ECA. She is also AMAZING at potty training!

Kellie Bundock: Toddler Room Teacher

Kellie has been at ECA for over 7 years. Kellie is such a kind, loving and caring teacher. Kellie is wonderful at helping children learn to share, play and get along with one another.

Marcee Martin: Toddler Room Teacher & ECA Board Member

Marcee has been with ECA before it was at the Church. Marcee has her PhD in Early Childhood Education and comes to us with a dedication of teaching and showing kids Gods love.

Mandy Newkirk: Little Learners Teacher

Mandy started at ECA in January of 2024. Mandy brings a since of joy and love for music to us! Her kiddos are learning in ways of singing, dancing and pure JOY!

Grace Dignard: Little Learners Assistant Teacher

Grace started as a para for both our preschool aged classrooms. Grace is now our assistant teacher for our Little Learners and will soon be our lead Little Learners teacher. Grace has experience subbing in elementary school as well as being a paraprofessional in several different classroom settings. Grace is a natural when it comes to classroom management, structure and routines. Grace builds strong and lasting relationships with each and every child.

Molly Langan: PreK Teacher

Molly has been at ECA since May of 2023. Molly has her undergrad in Elementary Education. Molly is wonderful at getting her kiddos ready for Kindergarten for academic, social emotional and developmental guidelines.

Stacee Harp: Wobbler Room Teacher

Stacee has been with us since April of 2023. Stacee has taught in a variety of room and has found her love with the wobblers. We call Stacee our angel on earth. She has such a calm and loving way in which she helps children learn and grow!

Amy Haddad

Amy is a local to Evergreen! We are so excited that she has joined ECA this year. She has her undergrad in Elementary Education. She also has homeschooled all 4 of her children. We are so excited for Amy to teach our Little Learners classroom on Monday.

Skye Sharp

Skye has her lead teacher qualifications and is currently floating in all rooms. Skye will be our PreK Lead Teacher for our summer program and then will continue on as lead in one of our 3 preschool aged classrooms.

Substitute Teachers

Lenora Haddad

Janet Mowen