Meet Our Teachers

 

Crystal Vanderbeek

Crystal Vanderbeek

Director/Teacher
littlefishpreschool@gmail.com

"Hello!  I’m Crystal Vanderbeek, Director and Teacher at Little Fish Preschool.  The formation of children is my passion!  I strive to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere for children to grow in all dimensions of learning, intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Ninety percent of a child’s brain is formed by age 5!  Encouraging children to see the world with the light of Christ and then to spread His light wherever they go is my goal. A high-quality Kindergarten preparation curriculum helps children feel confident when they begin elementary education.  I have been teaching for over 20 years and love what I am called to do!

I have been married to my husband John for 25 years and we have the privilege of helping our 4 children figure out what God’s mission is for them.  Anthony, 23, Joseph, 21, Lindsay, 18, and Daniel, 14, (and my little dog Bella) teach us daily what it means to love and give us so much joy!

Thank you for allowing me to walk with and serve your family at Little Fish Preschool through your child’s most formative years!  Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Assistant Teachers

  

Greetings! My name is Becky Puls and I am honored to be a teacher at Little Fish Preschool. What a blessing it is being able to combine my love for Christ with my passion for educating children! I began my teaching career at Northeast Elementary here in Kearney. During my seven years there, I taught kindergarten, first and fifth grade. After a few years at home with my children, I jumped back into the education field and joined the amazing staff at Little Fish.

My husband Sean and I have three children; Jude, Rylan and Indie. My greatest joy is watching them grow into the incredible individuals God created them to be. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s growth and development. It’s a privilege to be your child’s very first teacher and I will work diligently to ensure that they have a wonderful initial step into school!

Assistant Teachers

  • Kendall Grossnicklaus
  • Marta Roeder
  • Kaylie Stratton
  • Julie Gappa
  • Julie Martin
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St. James Catholic Church

3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847
308-234-5536
office@stjameschurchkearney.org

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Kearney Catholic High School

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308-234-2610
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