At Faith Lutheran Preschool, your child will learn and grow under the direction of our experienced and highly talented team of instructors.
Kirsten Holtz, Director
(Joined in 2011)
New to the team, Kirsten has been working directly with children and families for fifteen years. She has a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University in Education and is a fully certified Special Education teacher. Her most recent position was supervising a child care center at a therapeutic residential program for young mothers in Falls Church. She has also worked as a Special Education teacher at Kenmore Middle School.
Marianne Duffy, Resource Teacher
(Joined in 1998)
A former government administrator, Marianne obtained her teaching degree and certification from George Mason University while raising a daughter, now an adult. She taught for several years in the classroom and is now our librarian and Enrichment Teacher, purveyor of “Duffy’s Delights.”
Cynthia ErkenBrack, Threes’ Lead Teacher
(Joined in 1999)
The mother of three young adult sons, Cynthia, who has assisted in both the threes’ and fours’ classrooms here at FLP, finally has time to document her years of early childhood teaching experience and is presently obtaining her Early Childhood Education certification and degree.
Ann Felker, Threes’ Lead Teacher
(Joined in 1990)
A mother of nine (including one FLP grad), Ann is a legend here and in the community! An Arlington native, she has served on numerous school, church and county boards, committees and councils in the area of education and social concerns. She chaired the Advisory Council on Instruction for Arlington County Public schools, is presently a pillar at Queen of Peace Church, our resident community activist, and very well loved!
Monica Perz-Waddington, Music Teacher
(Joined in 2011)
Monica Perz-Waddington is our new music teacher. She has been sharing her music talent for twenty years in various forms. Most recently she has been involved in directing and performing in music programs for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Monica’s talent, combined with her ability to share her love of music, is a true benefit for the children at FLP.
Kristie Jaffe, Fours’ Assistant Teacher
(Joined in 2010)
Kristie, a mother of two, attended Williams College, earned a bachelor’s degree in English and continued her education to earn a master’s degree in Business Administration. Needing a career change, she began teaching preschool at another area preschool and decided to join the FLP community in October 2010.
Anne Larsen, Fours’ Lead Teacher
(Joined in 1990, off & on)
The mother of two grown sons, a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Gettysburg College, Anne has been teaching preschool since 1972 in Portland, Oregon, and here. Anne is our resident naturalist and yoga enthusiast.
Lisa McKenzie, Fours’ Lead Teacher
(Joined in 2003)
The mother of one teenaged son, Lisa, a former Arlington County elementary school teacher, decided she enjoyed the “little ones” and came to us. Lisa holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Learning Disabilities and a master’s degree in Education from Marymount University with concentration in Special Ed.
Trish Montgomery, Threes’ Assistant Teacher
(Joined in 2002)
Trish, a mother of two FLP grads and a health administration major from Penn State, has held every possible job here at Faith: mom, Parent Representative, FLP Board member, Before-School Care helper, substitute teacher and now her current position. What could be next!?
Penny Ott, Atelierista (Art Teacher)
(Joined in 2002)
The mother of two FLP grads, freelance artist, and an Ohio native, Penny combines her professional expertise in design and commercial art, and her love of photography and multimedia to bring the arts to life at FLP. Our artiste in residence, she designed the FLP logo and continues to create our supporting artwork.
Martha Perry, Fours’ Assistant Teacher
(Joined in 2006)
Martha is the mother of two FLP grads, a Faith Lutheran Church member and a graduate of St. Olaf College, currently pursuing her Child Development Associate certification as she, too, begins a new career.
Anna Peterson, Three’s Assistant Teacher
(Joined in 2006)
The mother of four FLP grads, Anna (herself a graduate of George Mason University) is launching a new career in early childhood education as she juggles family and work demands!
