Our Teachers
At St. Luke's Preschool, we are blessed with teachers that are second to none. Our teachers truly love our students.
Janice Ring, Director
After her recent retirement, our beloved Director Janice has returned to us here at St. Lukes. We as a school are so incredibly grateful for her presence and guidance. Janice Ring is married and has two adult children. She and her husband moved to this area in 2005 from Baltimore, MD for ministry purposes. Janice has a BA degree in Elementary Education from Arlington Bible College in Baltimore, MD. She has additional credits from Cedarville College (Cedarville, OH), Catonsville Community College (Baltimore, MD), and Tennessee Temple University (Chattanooga, TN). Janice was self-employed with a home-based Day Care where infants to five-year-olds were enrolled. She was a kindergarten teacher at Liberty Christian School for ten years. She also served as an administrative assistant for the Missions Pastor for three years and the Children’s Director for four years at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church. Janice feels called to ministry with children and loves sharing the love of Jesus Christ with them.
Ashleigh Parker, Curriculum Support
Ashleigh is new to low country, recently relocating from North Carolina. Ashleigh is married to Daniel, our youth pastor here at St Lukes Church. They have three daughters, Rilee (6), Ella (4) and Amelia (1). Ashleigh has a BA in teaching schools with advocacy, with an emphasis in not for profit and concentration in elementary education and special education. Ashleigh completed her undergraduate degree at Salem College, located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Prior to supporting staff and students at St Lukes, Ashleigh worked in the public school system as a Special Education Teacher, K-12. She has been in the field of education for nine years and enjoys watching young people flourish. Ashleigh has a passion for learning, reading and young people. She enjoys the daily opportunity of supporting our staff and students here at St. Lukes. Ashleigh feels called to loving all God's children and sharing the love of Jesus with all those she meets.
Minnows Class (18 months – 24 months)
Brittany Rubio, Lead Teacher
Brittany has been with St. Luke’s Preschool for 2 years and is the assistant in the Minnows class. She has a quiet and loving spirit which makes it easy for the little toddlers to quickly connect with her. She loves the children and enjoys how they express themselves.
Dawn Dixon, Assistant Teacher
Dawn has been with St. Luke’s Preschool for 1 year. She is a big asset in filling in the gaps. She works full time in the summer as an assistant teacher and during the school year as a substitute. Dawn has a wealth of experience. She has a kind and loving spirit and the children gravitate toward her.
Maria Parks, Assistant Teacher
Seahorse Class (2-3 year olds)
Wendy Khlar, Lead Teacher
Leiani Parks, Assistant Teacher
Dolphins Class (3 – 4 year olds)
Lola Lazovic, Lead Teacher and Teacher of Serbian
Lola is a graduate from the University of Sarajevo with a BA in Law. In 2012 she earned an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Technical College of the LowCountry. She has lived on Hilton Head Island with her husband, John and two adult children, Ivan and Iva since 1992. Lola currently is the assistant teacher for the Dolphins class, as well as teaching a foreign language, Serbian.
Lola believes that “all children are naturally curious, capable and competent learners.” She supports the philosophy of Jean Piaget which a hands on approach. Children learn through “concrete hands on activities through using their five senses to explore their environment.
Lola enjoys reading, swimming, walking on the beach and traveling with her family.
Lola’s life verse is Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Lola believes that “all children are naturally curious, capable and competent learners.” She supports the philosophy of Jean Piaget which a hands on approach. Children learn through “concrete hands on activities through using their five senses to explore their environment.
Lola enjoys reading, swimming, walking on the beach and traveling with her family.
Lola’s life verse is Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Lainy Tompson, Assistant Teacher and Teacher of Portuguese and Spanish
Lainy has been with St. Luke’s Preschool for 3 years as Ms. Stephanie’s assistant. She and Ms. Stephanie are a great team. Lainy has a great rapport with the children. She comes along side of children and helps them grow and develop. Lainy’s quiet spirit and confident presence encourages the children into an environment of learning and fun.
Roxanne Sauerbrei, Assistant Teacher
Roxanne has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education with over 20 years of experience in the classroom. She is a divorcee with two adult children. She enjoys children and watching them learn. She currently is the assistant teacher in the Seahorse classroom. Roxanne has been at St. Luke’s Preschool for 5 years.