Our preschool team is made up of 4 teachers as well as our director, Pastor Ashley.
Our teachers are so happy to be able to walk this preschool road with your family for a little while and we are passionate about seeing children grow in all developmental areas and helping them to know they are deeply loved by their Creator.
Ashley Winkel is the Children and Family Ministry Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church and the Director of Trinity Preschool. Ashley has years of experience with early childhood education in daycares, preschools, day homes and children’s art studios. She loves connecting with little learners and engaging kids in meaningful learning and play.
Ashley loves doing life with her husband and two kids; having adventures in their camping trailer. Ashley also enjoys reading, DIY projects, coffee, good chats and movie nights. Her favorite toys when she was a kid were Lego, paper dolls and her teddy bear, Timmy.
Kimberly Barber has been working professionally with children for over 15 years. She has several years experience as director and head teacher at a local Sherwood Park preschool and has worked for Strathcona County preschool programs. She gets excited watching children move through developmental stages and loves to laugh and play with children! Kimberly loves spending time with her husband and two teens and is happy if they are together enjoying summer weather being active. Her favourite children's books are "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin and "Alligator Baby" by Robert Munsch. Kimberly can't wait to play and learn with your children this year!
Michelle has been passionate about teaching children for 30 years. After graduating from the Early Childhood Development Program at Grant MacEwan she served in several teaching roles from being a Nanny, to operating her own preschool, to day home provider, Preschool Director/Worker, and a Mother’s Helper to Foster Families. She loves to engage with children and have fun doing all kinds of activities with them. Outside of childcare, she loves to spend time watching her kids at the rink and enjoys summers with her husband, three children, and dog at the lake.
We are excited to welcome Cheryl to our team this year. Cheryl has years of experience working with preschoolers in programs in Strathcona County and is very passionate about child-led, play-based learning. Cheryl loves to bring nature, science and outdoor play experiences to children in preschool and is looking forward to meeting the children of Trinity Preschool this fall.
Mrs. Adamson is a seasoned ECE professional. She has a Rehabilitation Practitioner's diploma and level 2 ECE certification. Mrs. Adamson loves observing children as they demonstrate their innovative skills to create masterpieces with found items and loose parts. Her favorite book is "Subway mouse" by Barbara Reid.
