Mrs. May

Preschool Administrator & 4-Year-Old Teacher

Mrs. May's teaching journey began in 2005 when she began working in a Christian preschool. She obtained her Associates Degree in Child Development and Applied Science from Delta College and continues to learn through classes, workshops and conferences.

 

Mrs. May's experience as a mother has deeply influenced her teaching style. She loves integrating faith into every aspect of her classroom. Mrs. May is passionate about teaching children and is very excited to serve here at Bethlehem.


She lives in St. Charles with her husband, Dave. She has 4 children, Jenna, Jake, Mackenzie, Olivia, and her furbaby~ Norah.

When not in the classroom, Mrs. May enjoys crafting, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Griffore

3-Year-Old Teacher

Mrs. Griffore has been serving at Bethlehem since 2011 in a variety of roles. She worked as a Paraprofessional and Preschool Aide for 5 years and has been teaching 3-year-old Preschool since then. She obtained her credentials through Care Courses, an online program specializing in Early Childhood courses. Mrs. Griffore also works in our school library.


Mrs. Griffore and her husband, Darin, have been members of Bethlehem for over a decade. Mrs. Griffore has two college-age boys, Ethan and Logan, who attended Bethlehem and graduated from Valley Lutheran.

Miss Jenna

4-Year-Old P.M. Teacher & A.M. Assistant Teacher

Miss Jenna teaches afternoon preschool and is in charge of our extended day program.

 

She previously spent five years in La Grande, Oregon teaching preschool at a Lutheran church there, but moved back home with her husband, Kiel, to raise their daughter closer to home.

 

She truly is going back to her roots! Miss Jenna attended Bethlehem from K-8th grade. She then moved on to graduate from Valley Lutheran and attended Concordia University in Ann Arbor.


Mrs. Ginny

3-Year-Old  Assistant Teacher

A busy mom of four, Mrs. Ginny is excited to help teach little ones. She graduated from Michigan State with a degree in kinesiology and worked as an exercise physiologist in the Detroit area before moving back home. She has led various groups including Mothers of Preschooler’s, Community Bible Study’s preschool program, and coached at Bethlehem for many years.


Being a mom has taught her many lessons and has grown her faith in so many ways. She has learned to see and trust God through the eyes of childlike faith. She loves to encourage and remind kids of all ages that God lavishly loves each of them.


Mrs. Ginny is married to Eric who has been a lifelong member at Bethlehem. His mom was a former preschool teacher. Their four kids have attended Bethlehem and are growing up too fast! She is so thankful for the foundation of faith that the teachers have helped to form in her family’s life.



Miss Kenzie

4-Year-Old P.M. Assistant  Teacher & Extended Care 

Miss. Kenzie graduated from St. Charles High School in 2015. She works as an aide in the 4-year-old Preschool class in the afternoon. She went to the Saginaw Career Complex her 11th and 12th grade for Child Development. She has worked with many different aged children throughout her years. She is excited to love on all of the littles.