Jessica Grennan, Pre-Kindergarten, 5-day

This is Jessica's third year at Fairview. She will complete her CDA in Early Childhood Education from Everett Community College in the spring of 2009. She has a passion for teaching and working with children in a setting where she can also share her biblical beliefs. Her expereience with children began with being a Ski School Instructor working with children between the ages of 3-8 years, and as then working as a Teacher Intern for two Kindergarten classrooms during 2004. She has also worked planning lessons and activities as a Recreational Leader for children between the ages of 3-12 years. When not at Fairview, Jessica enjoys scrap-booking, cooking, working for Young Life, and spending time with family and friends. One of her favorite Bible passages is 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all you anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Darla Smatlak, Pre-Kindergarten, 3-day

This is Darla's third year at Fairview. She has a BA in English and Spanish Education degree from Anderson University, and will complete her CDA in Early Childhood Education in May of 2009. She is excited about teaching the 3-day PreK class! When not busy with her husband, and three girls (ages 9, 7 and 4), she enjoys scrapbooking, reading Christian fiction and traveling. One of her favorite Bible passages is Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 

Lori Sperry, Preschool

This is Lori's first year teaching, and fifth year at Fairview as the Child Center Director. She has over 20 years experience in working with parents and teaching children birth to 12 years of age. Eleven of those years she served as both a center director and program supervisor. Lori enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, traveling with her husband and a good sense of humor. One of Her favorite Bible passages is Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know I am God."