Tracey Harris
Mrs. Tracey is the Director of Zion Lutheran Preschool and is a graduate of Duquesne University, earning a B.A in Marketing communications. After 10 years in the business world, she switched her focus to the world of Early Childhood Education. She taught at Zion Lutheran Preschool and Kingdom Kids Nursery School in Mt. Lebanon before becoming Zion’s Director and discovering her “dream job”. Tracey and her husband reside in Upper St. Clair and have two children in college. She is a member of Zion Lutheran Church and is actively involved in the Events Committee and the Handbell Choir.
Kellie
Kellie received her B.S degree from Carlow College in Mathematics and Education. She has been teaching Small Steps for 7 years and “loves teaching the youngest students at Zion because we learn and grow so much together.” Kellie also teaches a Preschool class. She and her husband, along with their 3 children reside in South Fayette. All three of her children are graduates of Zion Lutheran Preschool.
Jennifer
Jennifer has been teaching both Preschool and PreK Plus at Zion for 12 years, as well as our Enrichment and Summer Boost programs. She received her B.A degree in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also our resident handwriting specialist and uses the “Handwriting Without Tears” program. Jennifer resides in Upper Saint Clair with her husband and three children.
Marcy
Marcy joined Zion Lutheran Preschool in 2016 and has been a Small Steps teacher since 2018. Marcy and her husband have two children, one of who attended Zion, and live in South Fayette. S he enjoys hiking and sending time with her family.
“I love all the children and families that I meet and get to grow with.”
Peggy
Peggy has 41 years of teaching experience and is currently our Stepping Stones teacher. She received her B.A degree in Education from Concordia Lutheran College ad has been teaching 3-5 year olds ever since. Peggy and her husband live in Bethel Park and have 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren. “After 41 years, I still love teaching!”
Barb
For the past twenty-six years Barb has taught both Preschool and PreK at Zion Lutheran Preschool. She received her B.A degree in Child and Family Studies at CCAC through Indiana University of PA. She is currently our STEM teacher and Christian Curriculum leader.
Barb and her husband are blessed to have two of their three children baptized at Zion.
“It has been my joy to watch the preschool grow from two classes of 15 children each, to a multitude of classes with over 180 children.”
Marion
Marion received her BA in Elementary Education, minors in science and music from Concordia University, Ann Arbor as well as a MA in Curriculum and Development from Concordia University, Chicago IL. She has been teaching for over 20 years, and is very excited to be a part of the Zion family as a PreK and Enrichment teacher. Marion and her husband, the Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in McMurray, along with their three children, reside in Upper St Clair. They are very involved in their church, sports, scouting and community activities.