
Meet our CEP Team
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Katie Polk (Director)List Item 1
is in her 18th year at CEP. Her three children attended CEP and she started as an assistant teacher when her youngest was in the 2 year old class. Over the years, she has also been a lead teacher with the 2s and 3s classes. A Virginia Tech graduate, with a degree in Early Childhood Education, she brings experience and enthusiasm to her role as Director. She loves guiding this fabulous staff and working with our wonderful families to continue to build our program. And she loves to lead weekly Science classes for all ages, as well!
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Amanda Buehrig (2s Lead TeacherList Item 2
is in her 5th year at CEP. She started as a substitute when her youngest was at CEP, was very involved in our Parent Teacher Committee and has been an assistant and lead teacher. She is excited to be the Lead Teacher in our Bees class (3 day 2 year olds) supporting our young learners as they develop independence and a love of learning here at CEP.
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Karen Battagello (3s Lead Teacher)List Item 3
is in her 3nd year at CEP. A proud Navy wife and mother of two, she found her way to CEP first as a substitute and then Lead Teacher of our Explorers (3 year olds) when her family moved into the area. She has completed her certificate in Child Care/Early Learning. She creates a loving and engaging environment for our little learners and has them singing throughout the building.
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Kristy Stoddard (4s Lead Teacher)List Item 4
is in her 10th year with CEP. She has taught all of our age groups at CEP and is currently in her 5th year as the Lead in our Shining Stars (4 day 4 year old class). With a background in special education at FCPS and a love of music and children, she helps our 4s get ready to transition to Elementary School. And she is the grandma of a CEP alumnus and a current student.
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Talia Mosconi (4s Lead Teacher)
is in her 10th year with CEP. She has worked with our 3s classes and 4s classes and is excited to be the Lead Teacher of our Trailblazers (5 day 4 year olds). Ms. Talia also works with our Before Care program. An enthusiastic recycler, look for lots of great loose parts building going on in the classroom as she prepares our 4s for Kindergarten. She is the proud parent of 2 CEP graduates.
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Kathy Walsh (2s Assistant Teacher)
is in her 3rd year at CEP. She has lived in Virginia her whole life and resides in Springfield with her family and cat. She graduated from West Springfield HS and has a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech. Ms. Kathy was a CEP Room Parent, Parent Board Member, Fun Fair Co-Chair and substitute teacher while her daughter attended CEP. She is thrilled to work in both of our 2 year old classes sharing her love of art and learning with the children.
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Wendi Dorey (3s Assitant Teacher)
is in her 10th year at CEP. She has worked with our 3s classes over the years as an assistant and lead. Both of her children are CEP graduates. Ms. Wendi brings lots of love to our Explorers (3 year olds).
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Kristy Alden (4s Assistant Teacher)
is in her 2nd year at CEP. She has worked in several area preschools and is looking forward to being with our Shining Stars (4 day 4 year olds) this year.
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Katy Rey (4s Assitant Teacher)
is in her 2nd year at CEP. Starting in CEP as one of our After Care teachers, Ms. Katy is excited to bring her years of classroom experience to assisting in the Trailblazers classroom (5 day 4 year olds).
Messiah Child Enrichment Preschool (CEP)
is a ministry of
Messiah United Methodist Church
6215 Rolling Rd Springfield, VA 22152
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Call 703-569-3033 or email cepdirector@messiahumc.org


