Teresa Eickmann
Mrs. Eickmann is beginning her first year at our school, but comes with a wealth of experience and her Early Childhood Teaching Credential (CDA). Teresa has taught preschool for 16 years, ten years at a school in Manassas and preschools in New Mexico and Florida. Mrs. Eickmann will be teaching our Wed/Fri 2 1/2 year olds and our MWF afternoon 4 year olds. She has been married for 24 years and her household includes two rescue dogs, Dexter and Bailey. Mrs. Eickmann attends Bethlehem Lutheran Church, she enjoys gardening, and going to the beach.
Betty Jo Goff
Mrs. Goff begins her seventh year at our school and has over 18 years of experience with preschool and kindergarten-age children. She teaches full time with morning and afternoon Pre-K. Betty Jo has a Liberal Arts degree from NOVA and has completed her teaching credential through Association of Christian Schools International. She attends church at Haymarket Baptist where she is the Deaf Ministry Coordinator, teaches an adult Sunday School class and is one of the busiest gals around! She adds her gift of signing to the classroom, as the children learn colors, songs, and prayers, both in sign and in Spanish. Mrs. Goff is married and has two grown children, and a great big poodle named Harley!
Danielle Lawler
Mrs. Lawler teaches a morning Pre-K class and she is beginning her sixth year with us. She has two children, both of which are alumni of our school. She has a degree in Nursing, and we often call on her to check over any injuries or sicknesses. She has also completed her Early Childhood teaching credential through ACSI. She is married and attends church here at Haymarket Baptist. In her free time she enjoys collecting antiques, doing home improvements and spending time with family. Mrs. Lawler is also our Young Rembrandt's Art Instructor for Kindergarten Enrichment classes. Danielle is a sweet and gentle person who will make each child feel loved and welcomed.
Suzanne Mason
Mrs. Suzanne Mason begins her third year at HBCPK as the lead teacher for the Tues/Thurs 3's in morning and afternoons. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University and received her teaching certification from Meredith College. Suzanne is married with three children and has two labradors and a bearded dragon! Suzanne attends Park Valley Church were she volunteers in the teen ministries and with missions. She has traveled several times to Guatemala on mission trips. Suzanne enjoys photography, reading, and golf. She loves children because they are so excited about everything, and eager to learn.
Betty McNeil
Mrs. McNeil has been a teacher here at our school for fifteen years. She teaches morning and afternoon Pre-K classes. She has four children who attended our school over the past years, and now are in college! The McNeils have a young labrador named Bailey! Mrs. McNeil is an avid Jazzerciser! She graduated from Radford University with a degree in Business and has completed her teaching credential through Association of Christian Schools International. The McNeil's attend church at Haymarket Baptist. Betty has enjoyed having the same classroom assistant for all these years, and they make quite a team. She has a very calm and positive atmosphere in her classroom which makes for a great day for all!
Becky Ream
Mrs. Ream, begins her fifth year with us, as the teacher of the Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning and afternoon three-year-olds. She is a graduate of Radford University with a degree in Journalism, minor in Child Development and has completed her Early Education Teaching Credential with ACSI. Becky is married with two children, both alumni of our school. She also has a dog named Ranger,and a cat. Her favorite things to do include spending time with her family, scrap booking, sports and bunco. . She has taught preschool, coached soccer and led Girl Scouts. Becky loves children! She looks forward to their smiles, laughter and their enthusiasm to learn.
Lisa Ritter
Mrs. Ritter returns for her fourth year, teaching the morning three-day four-year-old class. Lisa is married with two children, both graduates of our program. She attends Park Valley Church where she teaches Sunday school. Lisa enjoys skiing, snowboarding, reading, and traveling with her family. Mrs. Ritter graduated from the University of Toledo, and also spent a year at the University of Colorado and a year at Marymount. She also does bookkeeping from home. She is completing her teaching credential with ACSI this summer. She loves hearing the laughter of children, their unique point of view and seeing them grow in their faith in Christ.
Ruth Anne Sawyer
Mrs. Sawyer returns for her fifth year at our school in the 2 1/2 year old program. She is a graduate of Meredith College and has her ACSI Early Education Teacher Credential. Ruth Anne is married and has 3 boys, two are alumni of our school and the youngest is a future preschooler, and a black lab named Abby! She is a member and Deacon at Haymarket Baptist Church. Ruth Anne enjoys boating at Lake Anna and going to Ocean Isle Beach with her family, reading and taking a nap! She cherishes the moments spent teaching our littlest students in the 2’s program.
Jill Waskow
Mrs. Jill Waskow returns for her third year, teaching in our Pre-K program in the afternoon. Jill has a BA from Longwood College as a History major/teaching certification, and also a Master's from George Mason University in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She has her Early Education Teacher Credential from ACSI. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children, both graduates of HBCPK. Jill is active at Gateway Bible Church where she teaches Sunday school for kindergarten through fifth grade, and attends Bible study. Mrs. Waskow enjoys cooking, exercising and spending time with her family. She loves making children feel welcomed and special in her class.
Tricia Wilkens
Mrs. Wilkens begins her sixth year with us, after teaching for seven years in Durham, North Carolina at two Christian preschools. She teaches two classes of three-year-olds and one class of afternoon four-year-olds. Mrs. Wilkens has her teaching credential for Early Childhood from the Association of Christian Schools International. She attends Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she is active in several capacities, including teaching VBS. Tricia creates a warm and positive classroom, promotes friendship among her students, and loves creative art experiences. Her hugs are well known around the school! She is married, and has two teenage sons. She loves spending time at the beach and at her sons sporting events.