About TGS Teachers & Staff | The Good Shepherd Preschool

Amazing, Personable Educators

Here at The Good Shepherd Preschool, our teachers create wonderful opportunities for children to explore and learn by establishing an engaging environment to feel safe, confident and comfortable. Our teachers are caring, enthusiastic and truly dedicated to helping students exceed every expectation.

To enroll your son or daughter in The Good Shepherd Preschool, reach out at 602-540-9235 or Office@TGSPrechool.net.

Be sure to ask about our 10% OFF discount when you enroll siblings.

Mr. Wil Berry

Owner

The Good Shepherd Preschool's owner and founder Wil Berry was awarded a Fellowship to the George Washington University in Washington D.C. where he received his M.A. in Special Education.Mr. Berry worked and studied at Indiana University and the University of Illinois. While at Indiana University, he co-authored supplemental reading materials for Houghton-Mifflin, Harper-Row, Macmillian, Ginn, Hold, Winston Rinehart and other publishers.From 1969-1974, he traveled extensively throughout the United States as a reading consultant with Indiana University. Then, from 1974-1977, he was the Director of Education for Sunburst Youth Homes in Wisconsin, the largest residential child care agency in the state at that time.Mr. Berry has dedicated his entire life to enriching the lives of students in their early school years by sharing his passion for learning and through his dedication to the Word of God and teaching the truths of the Bible.

Mrs. Anne Trinidad

Director

Mrs. Anne has been working in childcare for over 10 years and loves watching children learn and grow. In her free time she loves spending time with her own kids!

Mrs. Jesenia Upshaw

Assistant Director

Mrs. Danielle Kenan

Office Assistant

Mrs. Danielle has been working with children her whole life in different capacities. She loves children and helping them thrive so much that she is the Children's Director at Moon Valley Bible Church, an assistant here at the preschool and she provides a safe home for foster children. In her free time, she loves to read and play board games.

Ms. Shakira Adams

Closing Admin. and Lead Elementary

Ms. Shakira loves working with children and has been working in childcare for over 15 years! When she's not working, she loves to read and spend time with her 2 children.

Ms. Ashley Hier

Lead Infants

Ms. Ashley loves children and has been working with them for over 15 years. She has extensive experience with special needs children and helping everyone reach their personal best. In her free time, she loves to take baths or spend time outside with her boys!

Ms. Stephanie Hollis

Lead Young One's

Ms. Sydni Hendrix

Lead Older One's

Ms. Sydni loves working with toddlers and helping them reach their milestones. She has an infectious smile to share with everyone that helps let the littles know that they are safe and loved. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her sister and friends.

Ms. Bethany Neitz

Lead Young Two's

Mrs. Claudia Espinoza-Montoya

Lead Older Two's

Ms. Claudia has been working with children for over 5 years and loves to engage with them and help them thrive. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and cooking!

Ms. Brianna Hanson

Lead Preschool

Ms. Jacqueline Hier

Lead PreK

Ms. Jackie has a passion for teaching and has been doing just that for over 15 years. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors - especially with her grandkids!

Mr. Marcus Mitchell

Lead After School

Ms. Danette Garner

Lead Faculty Assistant

Ms. Danette loves working with children of all ages so much that she couldn't pick an age group and spends time with all of them each day. She has been in the field for over 20 years! In her free time, she enjoys doing all sorts of crafts and spending time with her kids and grandkids!

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