Mary Wolfinbarger

Director

preschool@faithvista.org

I’m very excited about the new opportunity to serve and support the ministry of Faith Lutheran Church and the families of Lambs of Faith Preschool and Faith Lutheran School as the Preschool and Extended Care Director this fall.  I have been a teacher at Lambs of Faith Preschool since 2008.  After having children of my own, I discovered a love for teaching and early childhood and spent time teaching and facilitating “Mom and Me” programs through Faith Lutheran Church’s Board of Youth and Family and the Parent Connection sponsored by Scripps Hospital.  Prior to teaching, I was a Business Analyst for both Legoland and UCSD performing training, process modeling, project management, and customization of software.   Before that, in Human Resources at UCSD, I was a Staffing Specialist doing recruitment, training and web development.   I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from CSUSB in Business Administration, Certificate in Web Publishing from UCSD, early childhood units from Mira Costa, Saddleback University and Concordia University, Irvine, and my Colloquy through Concordia University.  My husband Mark and I were married at Faith Lutheran in 1996 and have three boys, Adam (10), Evan (8) and Ryan (5) who attend Faith Lutheran School.   During my time at Faith, I have served on the PTL Boards, Board of Youth, Board of Christian Life, and as a Sunday School Teacher. 

Annie Cardwell

Teacher

Hello, my name is Annie Cardwell.  I've been a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 1987 and have had the pleasure of teaching at Lambs of Faith since 1988.  I have my Early Childhood Education Certificate and Early Childhood Certificate of Lutheran Teaching.  I am currently working on my Lay Leader Certificate.  I look forward to another year with God's little blessings here at Lambs of Faith.

Jennifer Groscup

Teacher

Hello, I am Jennifer East Groscup, born and raised in the Tri-City area.   I am a true southern Californian girl. Attending Vista High School and being a part of numerous organizations at a very young age gave me the opportunity to enjoy getting to know people and working with many people. I attended Palomar and Mira Costa Jr. Colleges receiving my certification as a Medical Assistant and earn units for teaching as an Early Child Educator. I have completed my Early Childhood Curriculum for Lutheran Teachers class through Concordia as well as Handwriting Without Tears and am a member of NAEYC.  My past dreams have been fulfilled full circle by the Lord Himself. As a lifeguard and swim instructor for 12 years I knew I wanted to teach children. Now, after years in the medical field, the Lord led me back to the dream of teaching His children.  I was fortunate to meet and marry a man who not only grew up two miles from me but one that brought me to know the Lutheran faith and Faith Lutheran Church with his family attending for 20+ years. We have been blessed with two wonderful girls twelve months apart.  Both are healthy and students of  Faith Lutheran School. We are very fortunate to have loving family and friends in our daily lives.  

Sandra Slankard

Teacher

Hello, I am Sandra Slankard.   I was born and raised in San Diego, I moved to North County in 1993 when I got married.  God has blessed me and my husband with 2 great boys who have a seven year difference in age and we share our home with two funny, loving dogs.  We attend Faith Lutheran Church and are very happy we are part of a wonderful church community.

I attended United States International University; I received my Early Childhood Education at Mira Costa Jr. College and an Early Childhood Certificate of Lutheran Teaching with Concordia University in Irvine California. I have been an Early Childhood Educator since 1999 and I feel blessed be on staff with Lambs of Faith.

Jill Forlenza

Teacher

My name is Jill Forlenza.  I am married with two grown children.  My daughter, Nicole, attended Faith in the fourth and fifth grades.  I came to Lambs of Faith 11 years ago because I wanted to teach children about Jesus.  I have been teaching preschool for 13 years now.  I received my Child Development credits through Mira Costa and Palomar Colleges.  I also received an Early Childhood Certificate of Lutheran Teaching from Concordia University.

Beckie Kloos

Teacher

My name is Beckie Kloos, and I am excited to be the newest teacher at Lambs of Faith Preschool. I have lived in Vista all my life. Following high school, I was an education major at Point Loma Nazarene University. Recently, I have studied Early Childhood Development at Mira Costa College in order to fulfill my dream of becoming a preschool teacher. My husband Dan and I are long- time members of Faith Lutheran Church. Our two daughters, Emily and Katie, attended preschool and kindergarten through 8^th grade here at Faith and are now both attending Concordia University in Irvine. We also have a daughter, son in-law, and two granddaughters who live in Minnesota. Over the past twenty years, I have spent the bulk of my time raising children and volunteering in preschool, school, church, and community organizations. My recent involvement in Early Childhood Education at Mira Costa has lead to in depth volunteer experiences at First Presbyterian Preschool in Oceanside and Mission Meadows Kindergarten. I am thankful for this opportunity to serve God and His little lambs here at Faith Lutheran Church.

Lois Harry

Teacher

I have been with Lambs of Faith Preschool and an active member of Faith Lutheran Church since January 2001.  I attended San Jose State University for 2 years of general education with a declared major of Liberal Arts and a minor in Music.  I have earned many early childhood units through Mira Costa and Palomar Colleges.  I have received my Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Education from Concordia University, Irvine.  I hold the Early Childhood Certificate of Lutheran Teaching, also from Concordia, Irvine.  In January 2012, I plan to enter the Teacher Credentialing Program (at CUI) to earn my California Elementary Teachers Credential.  I have three children:  Michael, Christopher and Katie.  I play and teach piano, handbells and handchimes.  I am a member of the AGEHR (American Guild of English Handbell Ringers), the Spreckels Organ Society, the Choristers Guild and LEA (Lutheran Educators Association.)

Jessica Cortez

Teacher

My name is Jessica Cortez.  I received my Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University.  I worked for two years at an infant and toddler development center for teen moms in the San Diego City Unified School District.  This program allowed me to teach parenting and child development to at risk teen moms, while they finished high school.  I also taught preschool for two years at a child development center in La Jolla, before dedicating myself to raising my own family.  I have been blessed with two children ages 9 and 7.  They both attended preschool at Lambs of Faith for two years each.  While my children were at Lambs, we were introduced to the wonderful church and community here at Faith Lutheran Church.  I have enjoyed teaching for Vacation Bible School and have been substituting at Lambs of Faith for the past two years.  I am very excited to join the staff at Lambs of Faith!  I look forward to working with the families and children here at Lambs.

LaVernon Molina

Teacher Assistant

I was raised in Montana until the ninth grade, then my family moved to Los Angeles, California where I attended Our Lady of Loretto High School. I met my future husband in my senior year and we have been married now for 48 years. We have five beautiful adult children and 9 magnificent grandchildren. I have devoted my life to being a wife, mom and now, grandma.  I went back to college when my youngest was preschool aged. I attended Palomar College, majoring in Child Development. I am completing my seventh year.  I feel I have found a home away from home here with a wonderful group of caring, loving and devoted people.

Audrey Maisenbacher

Secretary

My name is Audrey Maisenbacher.  I have been a member of Faith Lutheran Church for 18 years.  My husband, Guy, has worked for Solana Beach School District for 6 years.  My son, Chad, is an elder here at church.  Chad works at the Carlsbad Museum and Escondido Museum.  I am the morning preschool secretary, and the Elementary Extended Care Supervisor in the afternoon.  It is my pleasure to get to know you and your children here at Faith

Sue Miller

Extended Care

Hi!  My name is Sue Miller and I have been a member of Faith for about 36 years.  My husband, Ken, and I have 1 daughter, Emily, who just graduated from SDSU this spring.  I have over the years, been the church organist, taught music at Faith for 24 years, and worked in the Extended Care program.  I'm very happy to work here and care for your children.