Missie Merendino – 4-day Morning and Afternoon Teacher 
Miss Missie grew up in Washington, Pennsylvania and graduated from Toccoa Falls College in Georgia in 1993 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduation she moved with her husband, Matt, to the Clear Fork Valley when he began serving on staff as a pastor at Clear Fork Alliance Church. Miss Missie also serves there as the Children’s Ministry Director. Miss
Missie taught preschool for four years before choosing to stay home and raise her four kids for the next 20 years. She returned to the classroom in January 2018 and enjoys once again helping kids learn to love school by providing a positive first school experience.
Miss Missie lives in Bellville with her husband and two youngest children (Jacob and Maddie) and her dog, Crosby. She also has two older sons (Caleb and Jordan).
She loves reading, playing the piano, listening to music, spending time with family and friends,
watching her favorite football teams, vacationing at the beach, and teaching kids about Jesus.
Birthday: March 28th
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:20-21
Favorite Cartoon Character: Minnie Mouse
Favorite Teacher Supplies: books, stickers, dry erase markers, colorful pens
Favorite Snack: chips, pretzels, Snickers or Reeses
Favorite Drink: Coke Zero
Favorite Place to Eat: Cheesecake Factory, Wishmaker, Chick-Fil-A
Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon
Christina Watts – 4-day Morning Teacher 
Miss Christina grew up in Butler, until she married and moved away for awhile, but came back to Butler in 2007. She graduated from Clear Fork High School. Miss Christina has been married for 32 years and has 3 children, 9 grand children, and 2 grand angels. She loves sea turtles and the beach!
Birthday: January 5th
Favorite Color: yellow
Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite Cartoon Character: Tweety Bird
Favorite Teacher Supplies: dry erase markers, regular markers, and stuff for bulletin boards
Favorite Snack: Ruffles, Sweettarts, Cherry Sours
Favorite Drink: sweet tea, Mountain Dew Zero
Favorite Place to Eat: Texas Roadhouse, Chipotle
Favorite Place to Shop: Five Below
Paige Born – 2-day Teacher 
Miss Paige is a mother of two beautiful kids! She enjoys the outdoors: hiking, riding side-by-sides,
swimming, and camping. One of her favorite things to do is spending time with her family. She also has a plant obsession!
Birthday: August 8th
Favorite Color: periwinkle
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalms 32:8
Favorite Cartoon Character: Tom & Jerry
Favorite Teacher Supplies: Sharpies
Favorite Snack: pickles, KitKat
Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Place to Eat: Outback Steakhouse, Chipotle
Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon
Lynna Layfield – Childcare Teacher 
Miss Lynna has been married to her husband, Jim, for 42 years. She has four children and nine grandchildren. She lives in Butler with her husband. Miss Lynna loves getting to come to work and share the love of Jesus with all the children who come through CFCP’s doors.
Birthday: August 14th
Favorite Color: orange, red, and yellow
Favorite Bible Verse: John 14:27 and Psalms 46:10
Favorite Teacher Supplies: “fancy” pens and Post-its
Favorite Snack: pretzels, Chex Mix, Mike and Ikes, Skittles
Favorite Drink: Sprite Zero
Favorite Place to Eat: Outback or Texas Roadhouse, Fasts Eddies, Burger King
Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon or Walmart
Anita Weiss – Classroom Assistant/Childcare Teacher 
Miss Anita has been married to her husband, Ron, for 36 years. She has one son and daughter-in-law and five grandchildren. She loves to go antiquing and finding treasures and LOVES her job!!! She lives in Bellville with her husband.
Birthday: December 11th
Favorite Color: neutrals
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
Favorite Cartoon Character: Max & Ruby
Favorite Teacher Supplies: Sharpies and Post-its
Favorite Snack: pretzels, peanut M&Ms
Favorite Drink: peach tea
Favorite Place to Eat: Texas Roadhouse, East of Chicago
Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon
Ashley Amore – After School Teacher 
Ashley is a 2014 Clear Fork High School graduate and a proud mom of two. She’s spent several years working with kids and loves helping them learn, play, and grow. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll probably find her camping, enjoying the outdoors, coaching cheer, or cheering on her daughter at her quarter midget races. She’s all about bringing fun, kindness, and lots of energy to the preschool every day!
Birthday: February 20th
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23
Favorite Cartoon Character: Stitch
Favorite Teacher Supplies: pens
Favorite Snack: Snickers
Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Place to Eat: Wokano
Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon
Shana Haas – After School Teacher 
Shana is a 1993 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. She has lived in the Clear Fork Valley since 2012 with her husband, Christian, and her children, Zac, Hailee, JR, and Victoria. For the last seven years, she has been a nanny for a family in Lexington. Her family recently became a foster family to a sweet baby girl named Ember, whom they now have full custody of. She enjoys spending time with her family, being a proud Buckeyes fan, and being a Disney adult! She is looking forward to doing lots of learning crafts, seeing the children grow, and watching that light bulb click!
Birthday: January 25th
Favorite Color: green
Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9
Favorite Cartoon Character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite Teacher Supplies: markers/crayons
Favorite Snack: peanut butter crackers
Favorite Drink: water
Favorite Place to Eat: Panchos/mexican
Favorite Place to Shop: Hobby Lobby