Preschool & Pre-K

Mrs. Katy Ditchfield

Preschool 3-4 Class

Katy Ditchfield is pleased to be a part of the family here at TCA. She has lived in Florida all her life and continues to love the year-round sunshine. She attended the State College of Florida for 2 1/2 years, and completed her licensure in Cosmetology at Manatee Technical College. Katy recently spent 2 years working as a teacher’s assistant in a special needs classroom for the Haven Academy. She loves children, and that love has only grown the more time she has spent working in the school setting. Katy is looking forward to everything this next year in Preschool will bring! In September of 2015 she was blessed to marry her husband David Ditchfield, and they hope to have a family of their own in the future.

Miss Stephanie Yoder

Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 Class

Stephanie Yoder graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 with a BA in Elementary Education. She moved from Illinois to Florida in 2006, and taught 2nd grade at The Tabernacle Christian School for 2 years. She has also worked as the three year olds teacher at The Goddard School, and was a nanny to two adorable little girls for 3 years. Stephanie loves working with our pre-schoolers, and hopes to pass on a love for books and learning to them. She is also currently the nursery director at Faith Baptist Church.

Mrs. Heather Helms

Preschool Aid

Heather is a Sarasota native. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Ed. She was also the pastoral administrative assistant for 3 years at her church. After college she married her long-time boyfriend, Greg, and they have now been married for 14 years. Greg is a police officer and they have 2 awesome daughters, Brielle and Cailey who both attend TCA. Heather has been involved in youth ministry for more than 15 years and has recently become a women’s ministry leader at her church. She also loves spending time at Disney World and Fort Wilderness with her family as well as enjoying our beautiful beaches, camping, kayaking, and boating.