Preschool Staff

Light of Life Preschool takes great pride in offering quality, educated teachers to work on our staff. Each of our lead teachers has a Bachelor's Degree in Education, is an active member in their church, and focuses on their professional and spiritual growth on a continual basis. 

  • Amy Natalie

    Director and TEACHER

    Email: amy@lightoflife.us


    Mrs. Natalie is our director and lead teacher in the Pre-K and 3's Program. She has 18 years of teaching experience with preschool and elementary age students. Amy graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education.  Amy is also a mentor teacher to other early childhood teachers in the PNW.   She loves being part of the early childhood ministry at Light of Life!


  • ANNE SIMMONS

    PRE-K ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TEACHER

    Email: asimmons@lightoflife.us


    Meet Mrs. Anne, our Enrichment teacher. She's a passionate & creative instructor with a master's degree in education, along with 13 years of teaching experience. She loves Jesus, Ben, Katherine & Ava Grace (husband & daughters)! When she's not in the classroom, Mrs. Anne enjoys adventuring with her family, reading, tending to her plants, & keeping tabs on all things pop culture

  • Anietha Adalf

    3's Program Assistant

    Aneitha holds a master’s degree in mathematics and has experience as a college lecturer. She is also a parent to two wonderful children. Her hobbies include spending quality time with her children, traveling, cooking, and crafting. She is eager to bring her skills and passion to the preschool environment and look forward to the opportunity to work with the children.


  • ERIN ANDERSON

    PM PRE-K ASSISTANT

    Miss Erin is our new Assistant Pre-K Teacher at Light of Life. She has experience in childcare and mentorship programs from ages 2-14. Erin graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from CWU while playing soccer and rugby. She loves reading, gardening, and rockhounding, and has two daughters ages 3 and 8. 


  • Maria Gavrea

    AM Pre-K & Enrichment Assistant

    Ms. Maria is our AM Pre-K & Enrichment Assistant.  She has her Masters in Food Quality Management and passionate about healthy eating.  She loves reading and playing with her kids, exploring new places, hiking, cooking, knitting and gardening.  She is very excited to help your children learn and grow! 

  • DANIEL LANGE

    PASTOR

    Email: pastorlange@lightoflife.us


    You will occasionally see Pastor Lange greeting Preschool families at the door as they come and go from class. Pastor Lange also has a chapel devotion with the students once a month. If you have any questions about the teachings of Light of Life or our church community, please don't be afraid to ask him.