Greetings from Mrs. Patricia Chervenak.  I have been with Shepherd of the Hills Preschool since it began in 1997.  It is very rewarding to help nurture so many wonderful children and families on their faith and learning journey.  I have taught classes, subbed for teachers, and aides.  I am currently the Preschool Director.  I graduated from the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education.  I currently hold a MN teaching license in Elementary Education (1-6), Kindergarten, and Early Childhood.  I've taught both preschool and Kindergarten for 20+ years.   I live in St. Paul with my husband and 2 boys.  I enjoy being outdoors camping, gardening, digging in the sand, and cheering on my boys at the baseball field.  My favorite color is green.  My favorite children's book is Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, by Virginia Lee Burton.  It shows determination, care, and problem solving skills!

 

I have had the pleasure, starting in 2001, to work here at Shepherd of the Hills Preschool as an aide in both the 3 year old and 4 year old classes.  Aside from the duties to prepare crafts and keep the environment safe and clean, my favorite time is with the children hearing all their wonderful ideas.  Prior to coming here I worked as a lunchroom cashier in an elementary school.  Many of the students said lunch was their favorite subject!  As a volunteer I taught 3 year olds in Sunday School for 20 years which is where my passion lies.  My husband and I have been living in New Brighton for 30 years and have two grown daughters who are successful in their fields.  I enjoy camping, walking, and cross-stitching.   Reading with our girls was a favorite time and we wore out the pages of The Monster At The End Of This Book, Starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover, by Jon Stone.  My favorite colors are red and purple!

 

Since 2002 I have been a Teacher's aide at Shepherd of the Hills Preschool. I have been lucky to work with many children. I have helped in the school library, taught Sunday school, and tutored handwriting and reading.  My passion is Girl Scouts.  I have been involved with Scouting for many years. My husband Joe and I live in Shoreview with our two daughters, Samantha and Madison.  Our family enjoys biking, playing soccer, quilting and having game night.  One of my favorite children's book is Five Little Ducklings.  My favorite color is red.

 

I have been with Shepherd of the Hills Preschool since 2003. I came to Shepherd with 24 years of teaching experience.  I plan the daily curriculum, hold parent/teacher conferences and LOVE the children in my care.  I live in Roseville with my husband and 2 sons.  I enjoy crafts, gardening and participating in my children's activities.  My favorite children's book is:  The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear.  I love the illustrations and the open-ended pages. My favorite color is red.