About Us
Dedicated Staff
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
Our wonderful staff consists of a certified lead teacher and teacher assistant in each of our classrooms. Each staff member has completed and is certified with the Archdiocese on the Prevent and Protect Program. All staff members also go through state background checks on a regular basis along with fingerprint background checks with th
Our wonderful staff consists of a certified lead teacher and teacher assistant in each of our classrooms. Each staff member has completed and is certified with the Archdiocese on the Prevent and Protect Program. All staff members also go through state background checks on a regular basis along with fingerprint background checks with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Staff is also trained and certified on a yearly basis in CPR and First Aid.
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
St. Theodore Preschool uses a blend of Creative Curriculum and Project Construct. Both are derived from the belief that learning is a lifelong process in which learners construct knowledge through interactions with their physical and social environments. Through "hands-on, minds-on" learning experiences, students attain deep understandin
St. Theodore Preschool uses a blend of Creative Curriculum and Project Construct. Both are derived from the belief that learning is a lifelong process in which learners construct knowledge through interactions with their physical and social environments. Through "hands-on, minds-on" learning experiences, students attain deep understandings in the core content areas, while they also learn to work collaboratively with adults and peers in vibrant learning communities.
Our Mission
First-Rate Curriculum
Our Mission
Children are our passion! First and foremost, we are all children of God and our mission is to keep God as the center of everything we do from playing and interacting to exploring and learning.
About Us
· Preschool day is 8am-3pm
· Open 7:00am-5:30pm for Before/After Care (included in price of tuition)
· 2 classroom Preschool: (state licensing requires students to be completely potty-trained)
o Preschool (Caterpillar Class) ages 3-4
o Pre-K (Butterfly Class) ages 5-6
· State Licensed
· Teacher/Student ratios are 1:10
· Lead teachers are certi
· Preschool day is 8am-3pm
· Open 7:00am-5:30pm for Before/After Care (included in price of tuition)
· 2 classroom Preschool: (state licensing requires students to be completely potty-trained)
o Preschool (Caterpillar Class) ages 3-4
o Pre-K (Butterfly Class) ages 5-6
· State Licensed
· Teacher/Student ratios are 1:10
· Lead teachers are certified
· All staff members are certified in CPR/First Aid yearly
· Monthly mass attendance (not at this time due to Covid)
· Creative Curriculum and Project Construct as well as St. Theodore School and Wentzville School District standards and benchmarks
· Religion curriculum twice a week by certified Catechesis of the Good Shepherd teacher
· Yearly Parents as Teachers Screenings for all students in Wentzville School District
· Hot lunch provided as well as AM / PM snack
· ProCare Parent App for easy communication of daily activities, photos, bill pay, etc.
· St. Theodore Preschool uniform polos
· Weekly, biweekly or monthly payment options
· Tuition includes daily care, snacks and hot lunch, before and after care
Meet the Team
Director
Hello! My name is Mo Rackers and I am the Director of St. Theodore Preschool. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and taught in the Jefferson City Diocese ranging in grades from K-7. I was working on my Master's Degree in Administration through William Woods University before deciding to stay home and raise our family. With only one child still at home, I am so happy to be back in education. My husband, Greg, and I have three children, Gabriel, Grant and Grace. We are members of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. As side hobbies, I love making custom rosaries and doing photography! I love being part of the St. Theodore Preschool family and my favorite part of the day is seeing all the smiling faces! Our number one priority at St. Theodore Preschool is that every child feels loved and safe!
Ms. Laura - Preschool Lead Teacher
Hi! I’m Laura Stone. I am so excited to be joining St. Theodore Preschool as the new preschool lead teacher! I received my degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri- Saint Louis. I was previously part of the preschool program at Immaculate Conception of Dardenne, and have taught PSR at Saint Joseph-Cottleville for the past 8 years. Being able to share my Catholic faith with my students over the years has been a great privilege that I can't wait to continue at St. Theodore!
In my free time, I love being outdoors with my husband Tim and our 2 dogs Finn and Effie. I also enjoy going to the theater, traveling, learning new things, and taking as many pictures as possible!
Ms. Carole Dawn - Pre-K Lead Teacher
Hello. My name is Carole Dawn Fallon and I am the new Pre-K teacher here at St. Theodore Preschool. I could not be more excited to join this amazing team of educators. Although this year looks a little different than the other 30 plus years I have spent as an early childhood educator, I can assure you that this will be an amazing and educational year for your child!
I have my Master’s degree in Education and I hold my dual certification in the State of Missouri in Early Childhood Education Birth-Third Grade and Early Childhood Special Education Birth-Third Grade. I have served children and families as an early childhood special education teacher, a kindergarten teacher, a preschool teacher, as a Head Start teacher and administrator and in other various roles in education over the past thirty plus years of my career. I love studying curriculum and brain development.
I have recently married my husband Daniel. I have two adult children Andrew and Alexa. I have one grandson Jasper who will be two in October and one granddaughter on the way (Willow who will arrive in late November). I love to read, play the piano (badly), work in my art journals and spend time with my grandson.
Staff
Theresa Wunnenberg
Ms. Theresa has a Master’s Degree in Education and for the last 19 years, has been a Parent Educator with the Wentzville School District Parents as Teachers program. Theresa and her husband Brian, have four children. They are members of St. Theodore Parish. Theresa is a certified Level 1 (age 3-6 years) catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program. CGS is a Montessori-based religion program rooted in the Bible and the Liturgy with the purpose of nurturing the child’s natural desire to know and love God. For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsusa.org
Angie Favazza
Ms. Angie is the Assistant Teacher for the Pre-K classroom and has over 25 years of experience in early childhood.
Zoe Swenson
My Name is Zoe Swenson and I have worked in a preschool setting for four years. I have a passion for early childhood education. I also enjoy singing, dancing, cooking, camping and playing with my pet dog, Dollie.
Jan Nelson
Abby Fank
Ms. Abby is an Assistant Teacher for our After Care program. She is a student at St. Charles Community College pursuing a career in education.
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