Grace Episcopal Preschool
Our Staff
An important part of any school is it’s staff. Meet the people behind Grace Episcopal Preschool.
We have an experienced and dedicated group of teachers and administrators. Each one strives to create a supportive and challenging classroom atmosphere.
Ms. Ginny Herbert
Head of School
Ginny Herbert has been the Head of School at Grace for the last six years. Ginny graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southwest Texas State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She taught elementary school in Hutto for five years before the birth of her son, Addison, in May 1996. After staying home with him for a year, Ginny returned to teaching in Hutto. She got her mathematics certification for the upper grades and began teaching middle school and high school math courses at Hutto High. In April 1999 she had her second son, Kaden. After staying home a year with him, Ginny
began at Grace. Ginny continues to teach math out of her home by tutoring in the evenings.
Ginny and her husband, Chris, celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary in June. Her family attends Grace Episcopal Church, and they enjoy baseball, camping, and water activities. They live in Georgetown with their dog, Brighton and cat, Penelope. Ginny’s hobbies include
scrap booking, reading, and shopping.
Ms. Evelyn Vance
Music Teacher & Administrative Assistant
Evelyn Vance graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas with a degree in Computer Programming. She worked in the data processing field for 15 years before she and her husband Donny moved to Denver, Colorado. They lived in the Denver area for 5 years where their daughter Mackenzie was born in 1994. They moved to Georgetown in 1997 and enrolled Mackenzie at Grace Episcopal Preschool. In 1998 Evelyn was hired as the music teacher for GEP when her daughter was in the 4 year old class. Her dedication and experience has led to more and more job responsibilities for the preschool. She now serves as the Administrative Assistant and bookkeeper as well as teaching music. Evelyn’s love for singing began with her own preschool years and has continued throughout her life. She has sung with many church and civic choirs, including the Beaumont Civic Opera.
Donny and Evelyn have been married for 18 years. They have one daughter, Mackenzie, age 11, and 2 cats, Rusty and Alex. Evelyn’s hobbies are singing, baking and gardening.
Ms. Robin Blankenship
Two-Day Twos
My name is Robin Blankenship. I am the 2 day 2 year old teacher at Grace Episcopal Preschool. I have lived in Georgetown for 10 years with my husband Al and 3 children; Matthew 10, Andrew 6, and Sara Grace 4. Matthew is in the 4th grade at McCoy Elementary, Andrew is in the 1st grade at Frost Elementary and Sara Grace attends preschool here at Grace Episcopal Preschool. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education from the University of North Texas in Denton. I taught public school for 8 years at the Middle School level where I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Science and I have taught preschool for 3 years. I decided to be a stay at home mom when Sara Grace was born, but couldn’t stand to stay away from teaching. I have taught at the 4 year old level 2 different years and at this is my second year to teach at the 2 year old level. I absolutely love working with children, no matter what the age. I feel so blessed to be able to work in a field that I love and doubly blessed to work where I choose here at Grace Episcopal Preschool. I thank God for putting me here to be able to plant the seeds of learning in new little minds. We would love for you to drop in and visit us any time.
Ms. Marty Caskey
Teacher’s Aide
Marty Caskey has had three years of college. She has been married for 11 years to her wonderful husband Lane and they have three beautiful boys. Kyle is 8, Cory is 5, and David is 3. She is a member of Grace Episcopal and is very active in the church. She teaches the high school Sunday school class and is coordinator of the EYC (church youth group). Marty loves to scrapbook, cook, exercise, and read.
Ms. Leigh James
Two-Day Threes
Leigh James live in Round Rock with her husband, Alan, and children, Kyle and Matthew. They have two dogs, one cat, and quite a few fish! She enjoys scrap booking and crocheting. Her family travels quit a bit and they are currently on a quest to visit each state capital! The James family also likes to ski and visit the beach each year.
Leigh began teaching at Grace in March of 2004. Prior to that, she was a substitute at the preschool and Grace parent.
Ms. Diane Colangelo
Four Year Olds
Diane Colangelo loves her position as a teacher of the 3-day four year olds. She has been with Grace Episcopal Preschool since 2003 and a member of Grace Episcopal Church since 1996. Diane graduated Cum Laude from Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She taught fifth grade for four years at McCoy Elementary in Georgetown before the birth of her son in 2000. She now has two children, Connor, age 5 and Nicole, age 4. She and her husband, Richard, recently celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary.
Diane’s wish for her students is that they develop a love for learning in a stimulating, print-rich environment. Through fun and challenging activities, she expects her students to develop socially, intellectually, and spiritually. Her goal is that her students gain self-confidence and independence in preparation for Kindergarten. Diane enjoys sewing, reading, power-walking, and spending time with her family.
Ms. Barbara Kendrick
Teacher’s Aide
Barbara Kendrick has been employed at Grace Preschool for five years now and she loves it here. She was a teacher for two years and now she is the three day teacher’s aide. Barbara has two children of her own at home. The oldest is Mandy and she is 18 years old, and the youngest is Jon and he is 12 years old. She and her husband, Allan, have been married now for 19 years. She was born in Georgetown and has lived here for 19 years. Barbara loves to read, sew, cook and work on the computer. She plans to be with Grace Preschool for a long time.
Ms. Micki Llewellyn
Four Year Olds
Micki Llewellyn grew up in East Tennessee and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a major in history. In 2001, she began working at a preschool in Round Rock. In the second year she began teaching in the four year old class. Micki loves working with children the year before they begin kindergarten.
Ms. Karrie Muñoz
Three-Day Twos
My name is Karrie Muñoz. I am the 3 day two year old teacher here at Grace Episcopal Preschool. I live in Georgetown with my husband, Michael and my son, Joseph who is 14 years old and an 8th grader at Benold Middle School. Michael and I have been married 7+ years. He brought into my life three bonus daughters, Kelley, Michelle and Emily. Emily is 12 and a 7th grader at Benold Middle school. Kelley and her husband Justin are the parents of our precious grandbaby, Audree Grace; she’s one….and spoiled. All of us are either graduates of, or students of Georgetown ISD.
I have been in a teaching environment for the better part of 10 years. I began at the middle school level and moved on the 9th grade for eight years. I decided to “quit work” the year before last and focus on the business that Michael and I started four years ago. That’s when my friend, Mrs. Neitsch, introduced me to GEP. I would become the teacher for 3-day-2s…for “just” three days. I have enjoyed my experience at GEP and have been truly blessed. The little ones are so full of spirit and eager to learn and love. I believe that God has a distinct purpose for every child’s life before their feet ever hit the ground. I am honored that He has found a place for me to be a Gardener of Growth and plant the seed for a life of learning, love and spiritual development. As their first real teacher, I know how important it is to provide a fun and safe learning experience. Feel free to drop in and play with us.
Ms. Terri Neitsch
Four Year Olds
I am so blessed to be working at Grace Episcopal Preschool and with such wonderful families. I have a B.S. in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from Southwest Texas State University (South Texas State) in San Marcos, Texas. I taught Kindergarten in Hutto, Texas for 7 years before becoming a mom. I took 4 years off to begin my family. I have been married to Bruce Neitsch for 13 years, we met at Georgetown High School and been together ever since. We decided to live here with our parents being in Georgetown and begin our family; we have 3 beautiful children, whom are our pride and joy, Kristina, 7, Ryan, 5, and Jonathan, 4. I love to bake, read and spend time with family. I have been at Grace since 2002; I have worked in the Two Year Old Class for 3 years before I began in the Four Year Old Class. I love working with children, it is all I have ever wanted to do, and they give me so much joy. Thank you for sharing these amazing children, we are truly blessed.
Ms. Linda Schultz
Three-Day Threes
Linda and husband Richard have lived in Walburg for 4 and 1/2 years. They live on a farm with 3 horses, 4 dogs, 3 cats and about 12 registered Boer goats. Linda and Richard have been married 43 years and have 4 grown children—Richard III (41)–Lisa (38)–Randal (35)–Russel (30). Linda’s favorite hobbies are her 3 grand daughters –Alyssa (11)–Lexis–(11)–and Ryan (10). She also enjoys reading (mysteries), sewing and working with her animals. Linda taught preschool in Katy, TX for 5 years and this is her 5th year at Grace!
Ms. Vicki Andrews
Three-Day Threes
Ms. Vicki’s bio coming soon.
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