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MEET THE TEAM
Our staff is consistently striving to make an environment that is safe, clean, playful & God focused for your child
LAURA MCDONALD
Director
In 2003 Laura started at GSPS as a teacher & in 2012 stepped up & became the director of the school. She is a director with exceptional insight & is constantly striving to make GSPS a beautiful place for children to learn, grow, & build a deeper understanding of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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BS, Early Childhood Education
East Central University
ABBY BLACKBURN
Pre K Teacher
Abby is a bright light in the Pre K classroom. She has the best smile and all her students love her. She grew up in Washington and moved to Oklahoma to attend OBU. She pursued a degree in Special and Elementary ED. She taught Special Ed for 4 years in public schools and is beginning her second year at GSPS. She and her husband Matt have four children.
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HEATHER HAYNES
Threes Teacher
Bubbly, kind & warm... all words that would fit right into Heather's personality. Heather loves and adores all her students. She is spending her day teaching children to share, play with others, and love Jesus. She is perfect for the Three-year-old class. This year will be her 11th year teaching here at GSPS!
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ANDREA SAMSON
Threes Teacher
Andrea & her husband have three children and two grandsons whom they adore! She has been with GSPS for the past 13 years, making her one of the longest standing teachers on our staff. Hard working & kind, and it is her goal to provide her students with positive & fun learning experiences.
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Child Development, Associates Certified
CAMRYN HARDAGE
Pre K Assistant Teacher
Camryn has been a stay-at-home mom for the last few years. Raising her babies has been her first priority. This year she begins her second year at Good Shepherd helping to teach the Pre k class. She and her husband Caleb have two daughters who also attend preschool. She is a kind and loving and will teach your children how to love others and Jesus.
Whitney Lumpkin
Threes teacher
Whitney begins her 6th year at Good Shepherd. She has worked with all ages but this year will show love and compassion to the children in the three year old class. She and her husband have two children who are the loves of their life.
MIRANDA HOWRY
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Miranda is beginning year three at GSPS. Miranda has years of experience teaching in public school in Ada. Miranda is kind and loving and is has found her happy place at Good Shepherd. She is the perfect teacher for the kiddos in her Kinders with Kindness Kindergarten class.. Miranda and her husband have a daughter who attends and loves preschool.
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BS Elementary ED
BRANDY KANUCH
Twos Teacher
This is Brandy's 11th year teaching at GSPS. Her goal is to always make a positive impression on your child's life. She gives it her all to teach, inspire & motivate your child. Brandy & her husband have two beautiful children and one grandbaby. They love cheering on their Cougars! You'll typically find Brandy helping your young artist create their masterpieces!
BRITTANY PARSON
Ones Teacher
Brittany has been a teacher for 2 years. She loves the little ones the most, and is always found in the floor reading books, playing with toys and puzzles with our one year olds. When not at school, she is spending time with her husband and children in nature, hiking and camping.
TERRA THOMAS
Ones Teacher
Terra's happy spirit and kind heart are just what the ones class needs. Her happy place is with the youngest of our students. Terra spends her free time with the love of her life, Cody and her two beautiful daughters. While at school, she is planning a day filled with fun for the toddlers class, fingerpainting, singing songs with her students and teaching them how to play with their peers.
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Child Development, Associates Certified
CARLI BLACKBURN
Threes Teacher
Carli is in her 2nd year at Good Shepherd. Carli is soft spoken and kind. She is loving being able to teach our three-year-olds new songs, stories and how to be a friend. When not at school, she is spending time with her husband Austin and her son Jesse.
Child Development certified
AMANDA MILLER
Twos Teacher
Amanda is one of our most favorite teachers. She is energetic and fun and all the students love her. She is beginning her 11th year at Good Shepherd. When not at school, she is spending time with her husband Wade and her three dogs.
DELANIE MUCK
Assistant Teacher
Delanie is an energetic, bubbly personality. She is an Elementary Ed major at East Central University. The children love her and can't wait to see her each day. You will find her cuddling her students and helping them learn how to play with their friends.
TORI HAMMONDS
Assistant Teacher
Tori is a favorite among our students. She loves holding, playing, singing and loving on our GSPS babies. Tori's smile is contagious and makes everyone love her. She is a wonderful addition to our staff.
BROOKE ANDIS
Twos teacher
Brooke is a perfect teacher for the two year old class. She has a playful, kind but energetic personality. Her goal is to provide a safe and loving environment for the students in her class. Being in her class promises a day of fun!. Brooke and her husband have one daughter who attends GSPS.