LIGHT OF CHRIST PRESCHOOL STAFF
My family (Rick, Shayla & Lukas) and I moved to Arizona in 2018 from Maryland. We found Light of Christ Church and fell in love with it immediately because it's all about Jesus and serving others. I am blessed to have the privilege of serving the amazing Preschool Team and the Preschool Families.
Littles Lead Teacher
My family and I moved to Arizona in 2019 from Illinois. I earned my B.A. in Elementary Education from Illinois State University. In my free time, I enjoy traveling to Disney, spending time with my family and swimming. I am blessed to be teaching at Light of Christ Preschool.
My name is Diana Peterson. I enjoy helping the children at Light of Christ Preschool. I have a degree in Physics from the University of Baghdad. I also serve as a Language Interpreter for AFLS as needed. My husband, David, myself and our son James moved from Iowa to Arizona in 2018. Our family loves the Arizona weather and spending time hiking, swimming, and travelling when possible. The Lord has blessed us to be here, and given me the opportunity to assist in teaching the children. “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12
I am so lucky to be the wife of an awesome man and the mom to three little boys and one huge great dane. We've had lots of adventures living in Indiana, Minnesota, and now in Chandler. I love to bake, sew, and do all kinds of crafts. I'm excited to watch your children grow and learn this year.
Bigs Lead Teacher
I’m an Arizona Native and have been married for over 29 years. I am a mother of two beautiful girls and a grandmother to two boys. I currently reside in Gilbert with my husband and our four dogs. In my free time I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. In 2005, I received a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. Since then, I have been in the classroom. I have taught 2nd Grade, Kindergarten and now Preschool. I am so grateful to instruct the 4’s class where we can explore and learn about a loving relationship with our Lord Jesus. In the next year we will learn the social and foundational skills needed for Kindergarten.
My family and I moved to AZ in 2015 from MN. We are a military family; my husband has been serving proudly for over 25 yrs. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from Saint Cloud State University. I homeschooled our four children for 10 years and have taught preschool through 8th grade over the past 22 yrs.
I love adventure, traveling and being as active as possible! I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, paddleboarding, biking, playing sports and cards with family, reading and doing numerous Bible studies. My husband and I keep busy coaching our boys' soccer team, cheering on our teens with their high school sports and activities and hanging out with family and friends. I am passionate about teaching and helping children develop a love for learning!
Bigs Too Teacher
My name is Kaylee DuVall. I enjoy teaching and helping the children at Light of Christ. I am currently taking classes as CGCC toward my degree in elementary education. I currently reside in Gilbert with my family. In my free time, I like to go on hikes with friends and family, go swimming in the summer and spend quality time with the people I love. The biggest blessing about working at Light of Christ for me is that I am freely allowed to spread Jesus' Gospel to these beautiful children of his.