Shannon Drilingas
Ms. Shannon is the Lead Teacher for the 3s/4s classroom. She holds her Bachelor of Social Work from Missouri State University. She is married to the Creative Director at the Webster-Kirkwood Times and has two sons, both students in the Webster Groves school district. Honorable mention goes to the family cat named Boo. They enjoy taking family trips, kayaking and camping.
Ms. Shannon's teaching philosophy: foster a life long love for school and learning. If children start off with a great preschool experience, they will carry that with them. Preschool should be FUN!
Ms. Shannon's teaching philosophy: foster a life long love for school and learning. If children start off with a great preschool experience, they will carry that with them. Preschool should be FUN!
Lesli Johnson
Ms. Lesli is the Lead Teacher for Junior Kindergarten. She hold's her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. She taught for over 10 years before her daughter was born. Ms. Lesli lives in Webster Groves with her daughter, Lily, and dogs. She is a member of the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church and considers it a second home.
Ms. Lesli's teaching philosophy: my goal each year is to equip my students with the fundamental skills that they can further build upon as they continue to grow. I strive to create a safe, welcoming and positive environment where they can grow and blossom.
Ms. Lesli's teaching philosophy: my goal each year is to equip my students with the fundamental skills that they can further build upon as they continue to grow. I strive to create a safe, welcoming and positive environment where they can grow and blossom.
Summer Kohring
Ms. Summer is the Director of the ECC. Before serving as the Director, Ms. Summer was the Lead Teacher for the Junior Kindergarten class for many years.