STAFF

	Barb Seier: Barb is the Director and a teacher of 4/5 year olds.  She has a Master's of Education in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction.  Her certification is in administration, elementary, early childhood and gifted education.  Barb is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wood River, Nebraska.
	Bridget Anspauch: Bridget is a teacher of 4/5 year olds.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement from the University of Wyoming.  Bridget is a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church in Grand Island.
	Ann Brondel: Ann is a teacher of 3 year olds.  She attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Hastings Community College, with degrees in Human Services and Family Science, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.  Ann is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, Grand Island.
	Chris Thede: Chris is a teacher of 3 year olds.  She has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.  Chris is a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Grand Island.

GOALS

1. To develop and maintain a partnership with the parents/guardians.
2. To provide an environment rich in spiritual values under the
   direction of professional staff who are people of faith.
3. To promote developmentally appropriate early childhood practices
   by providing physical, social, emotional, creative and spiritual
   learning activities.
4. To protect and foster the child’s health and safety.
5. To promote the child’s foundation for future development both at
   home and at school.

LOCATION

The only Catholic Preschool in Grand Island , communicating Christian values with the symbols and traditions of the Catholic Faith, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Preschool is located in the Egging Education Wing of Blessed Sacrament Church.  The location of the preschool also creates unique opportunities for the children to explore the community around them by visiting various places in the neighborhood.