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Christ Lutheran preSchool Leadership

Our passionate and highly qualified, credentialed teachers, pastors, and staff are at the heart of inspiring and empowering students daily.

Christ Lutheran preSchool Leadership

Our passionate and highly qualified, credentialed teachers, pastors, and staff are at the heart of inspiring and empowering students daily.

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Emily Martinez

Preschool Director
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Emily served as the Preschool Director at St. John’s Lutheran Preschool in Orange, California, for 17 years and has served as a consultant, team captain, and team member for National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission. She also serves on the Pacific Southwest District Early Childhood Cabinet and the Consultancy team. 

In 2022, Emily was awarded Early Childhood Educator of the year by the Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS. 

Emily has a passion for people and enjoys working with children and families every day. Her personal calling is to help nurture families in their relationship with God. 

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her three sons, Jackson (22), Aiden (15) and Colton (11), attending sporting events, going to the beach, and barbequing in their backyard. 

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Emily Martinez

Preschool Director
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Emily served as the Preschool Director at St. John’s Lutheran Preschool in Orange, California, for 17 years and has served as a consultant, team captain, and team member for National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission. She also serves on the Pacific Southwest District Early Childhood Cabinet and the Consultancy team. 

In 2022, Emily was awarded Early Childhood Educator of the year by the Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS. 

Emily has a passion for people and enjoys working with children and families every day. Her personal calling is to help nurture families in their relationship with God. 

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her three sons, Jackson (22), Aiden (15) and Colton (11), attending sporting events, going to the beach, and barbequing in their backyard. 

OUR PRESCHOOL TEAM

OUR PRESCHOOL TEAM

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Melissa Rodriguez

"Pink Stars" Lead Teacher/Preschool Administrator
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Anna DaGostino

"Pink Stars" Co-Lead
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Irene Taylor

"Purple Stars" Lead Teacher
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Emma Norton

"Purple Stars" Co-Lead
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Katie Warrick

"Blue Stars" Lead Teacher
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Ariana Vasquez

"Blue Stars" Aide
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Staci Chapman

"Red Stars" Lead Teacher
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Alyssa Maldanado

"Red Stars" Aide
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Lupita Blancarte

"Green Stars" Lead Teacher
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Patty Vasquez

"Green Stars" Aide
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Mary Dahlia

"Orange Stars" Lead Teacher
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CeCe Paz

"Orange Stars" Co-Lead
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Julie Koch

"Orange Stars" Aide
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Michelle Rieke

"Yellow Stars" Lead Teacher
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Jenny Fasulkey

"Yellow Stars" Aide
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Skyler Hembree

"Yellow Stars" Aide
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Julene Riechart

Outdoor Classroom Lead Teacher
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Karen Anderson

Outdoor Classroom Co-Lead
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Rebeka Jones

Preschool Sub
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