Our Preschool Teachers and Staff

Ann Smith
Ann joined Presentation ECC in 2016 as a toddler room teacher.  She is now enjoying her time as a Preschool teacher.  Ann has been teaching early childhood education since 1991, teaching in another faith-based preschool until coming to Presentation.  Ann graduated from Lee's Summit High School and earned a BA in Elementary Education with Minors in French and Spanish from UMKC.  Ann also worked as a sub in both elementary and secondary classrooms in LS R-7 while raising her family.  She is trained in Conscious Discipline for over 20 years and has a diploma from the Conscious Discipline Institute.  Ann is excited to be on staff at Presentation ECC!

Abby Stephan
Abby began her work at Presentation ECC in 2010 as a teacher assistant in one of our toddler rooms.  She took time off to finish her degree and returned in August 2014 to be a full-time teacher.  Abby has a passion for working with children of all ages and has since age 14.  Abby loves to watch children grow and develop the skills they need for everyday life.  Abby earned her BA in Elementary Education from the University of Central Missouri.

Char Hall
Char lives in Lee's Summit with her husband, Bill and daughters Carissa and Callie.  Carissa is attending Pittsburg State University and Callie is attending Longview Community College.  Char also has a stepson Justin who lives in Topeka with his wife and three daughters.  Char began working at Presentation ECC in 2012.  She began her work at Presentation in one of our toddler rooms as a teacher assistant, has worked in the front office and is now a preschool lead teacher. She received her BA in Elementary Education from the University of Iowa.

Carlene Leardi
Teaching at Presentation ECC since August 2007, Carlene enjoys watching children grow with new experiences.  Carlene earned her degree in elementary education in 2000 from Avila University and went on to teach 4th grade.  After staying at home with her children for a few years, she decided to return to teaching when her daughter started preschool.  Carlene and her husband, Mike have two children who both attend OLP school.

Susie Scott
Susie joined Presentation ECC in 2006 after retiring from At&T.  Susie began working part-time but had no idea how much she would enjoy working with the children and staff here at Presentation ECC.  Susie earned her CDA in early childhood development and continues to grow everyday in her roll as teacher.  She comes from a large close knit family and many of her younger family members have worked at Presentation ECC over the years.  She is very excited to be working in the part-time preschool classroom with Ms. Carlene and looks forward to years of fun, learning and new adventures!

Nancy Overfield
Nancy began working at Presentation ECC in August 2014.  She has a BA in Child and Family Development from Missouri State University.  Her preschool background icludes working with all age groups in a variety of settings.  Nancy and her husband, Lance, live in Raytown, MO. with their three children.

Carolyn Cates - Room 4

Courtney Thompson - Room 5

Meagan Clyburn - Room 6

Raenie Gatoloai - Room 9