Juliann Pumphrey
Director

Juliann joined the St. John family after 33 years of teaching in the public schools.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration.  She and her husband, Michael, are both graduates of Davison High School, as are their sons, Donovan and Christian.  She is excited to be working in her home church, in her hometown, and blessed to be working with St. John's youngest children who are learning to love and loving to learn!

Bettina Jimenez
Teacher - 3 Year Olds 

Tina joined our St. John family after teaching 25 years in Flint Schools.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education.  She and her husband, David, reside in Davison and have two children, Andrew and Alyssa.  Tina is thrilled to be teaching St. John's youngest learners.
Patricia Jackson
Assistant Teacher - 3 Year Olds
Patty taught vocal music in area schools for 30 years before coming to us.  She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education, and a Master of Music both from Oakland University.  She and her husband, Matt, are Parishioners here at St. John and live in Lapeer.  She really enjoys our three-year-olds, because they are curious, fun, and they love to learn.

Amy Nagy
Teacher - 4 Year Olds

Amy joined the St. John Preschool family after teaching in the public school system for 33 years.  She holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Special Education.  She and her husband, Frank, have a son, Peter, and daughter-in-law, Rachel.  Amy loves working with our four-year-olds in the close-knit, family atmosphere of St. John Preschools.
Gabriela Mannor
​Assistant Teacher - 4 Year Olds
Gaby comes to us after having worked 18 years as a Special Education Aide in Kearsley.  She holds an Associates in Science.  Gaby and her husband, Robert, have four daughters, and nine grandchildren.  She has always enjoyed working with the little ones.  She loves to be part of the tremendous growth they make in preschool.

Carrie Fisher
​GSRP Lead Teacher

Carrie joins the St. John Preschool staff this year, after retiring from 27 years of teaching in public schools.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education.  She and her husband, Mike, reside in Vassar and have two daughters and eight grandchildren.  Teaching preschool is Carrie's passion, and she is excited to be joining our team.

Gail Harman
GSRP Associate Teacher

Gail studied Business at Northwood University and retired after 30 years at Kettering University as the Manager of Cooperative Education.  She has been a Parishioner for thirty years and loves to volunteer and stay active in the church.  She has served as a Eucharistic Minister, and also worked bingo at St. John for twenty years.  Gail has worked in our Preschool as our Before Care caregiver, and as the Assistant in the three-year-old program.  Now, she is excited to be working with four-year-olds in the GSRP program.

Position Open
Before/After Care Program - Morning Caregiver

We are searching for one more big-hearted person to fill an incredibly important role in our preschool – we need a new Morning  Caregiver.  This position ranges from 4 to 8 hours a week, Monday through Thursday mornings.  Start time ranges between 7:30 and 8:30am, and the end time is 9:30am each day.  Previous experience in care giving is preferred, but we have training opportunities available.  If you are a warm and nurturing person who would love to get our preschoolers’ days off to a great start, please inquire by calling Juliann at (810) 652-0304, ext 278.


Cathy Cronkright
Before / After Care Program  - Afternoon Caregiver
​Cathy joins our preschool staff with over 20 years of faith-based preschool education experience.  She holds a Bachelor of Science from University of Michigan and a CDA in early childhood education.  She has also served as a Sunday School teacher in her church, and has worked as a nanny for families in her neighborhood.  Cathy and her husband, Kevin, reside in Grand Blanc, have two grown children and one grandson.  Cathy is enthusiastic about teaching and caring for preschoolers, and excited to join the St. John team as our Afternoon Caregiver.