Preschool & Pre-K

Mrs. Kelsie Favero

Preschool 3-4 Class

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.