Director

Katlynn has been happily married to her husband, Taylor, for nine years. Together, they are raising three wonderful children: Carson (12), Paislee (7), and Ambrielle (6). They have been members of Fall Creek Christian Church for about eight years and truly cherish their community here. Katlynn enjoys cooking, cheering on her kids at their sports events, and vacationing with family and friends.

Katlynn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. Since 2018, she has gained valuable experience in education, serving as an assistant teacher at Head Start and in the special needs department for ACSC. Her passion lies in teaching, particularly young children.

Katlynn feels that Fall Creek Christian Preschool is where God has led her, and she is excited to be in her fourth year with the FCCP team. She continuously looks forward to this journey of serving your children and building meaningful relationships with everyone. We are truly blessed that God has brought her to FCCP! Her experience, knowledge, and genuine passion for nurturing young minds are sure to be a wonderful gift to our preschoolers.

Tessa is from the Chicago area and moved to Indiana after graduating from Ball State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading. Tessa taught third grade for five years before staying at home with her children. She lives in Pendleton with her husband and two children, Maelie and Miles. She is looking forward to being back in the classroom and teaching at FCCP.

As a proud mother of three and grandmother of six, I bring warmth, patience, and experience into my classroom every day. I create a nurturing environment where children build strong social and emotional skills, form friendships, and develop confidence through play, stories, and hands-on learning. 

 Lucia has three years of experience working in a pre-K setting before embracing the wonderful opportunity to be a full-time grandmother. For the past seven years, she has had the joy of teaching her seven grandchildren! Lucia enjoys reading, cross-stitching, and playing cards. After serving as an assistant her first year, she has excelled in teaching the two’s class for three years now.

Mariah grew up in Markleville, IN, and later moved to Lapel, IN during her teenage years. After graduating from Lapel High School, she pursued a career as a nursing assistant and phlebotomist. Mariah and her husband, Donny, are proud parents to three children: Matthew (23), Lily (10), and Glendon (6).

In 2015, after the birth of her daughter, Mariah made the decision to stay at home to focus on raising her family. During these years, she developed a deep passion for early childhood development, fostering a nurturing environment that supported her children’s growth and learning. This experience has laid a strong foundation for her to now bring that same care and guidance to the classroom.

Mariah began her educational career last year as an instructional assistant, where her love for teaching blossomed. This school year, she’s excited to take a bold step as a preschool literacy lead teacher, eager to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on her students. Her goal is to create a joyful, creative, and supportive classroom where every child feels loved and inspired to learn.

Outside of the classroom, Mariah enjoys traveling, camping, spending time outdoors, and cheering on her kids at their sporting events.

Kim and her husband are proud parents of two children in Middletown, Indiana. They enjoy exploring their wooded property and are dedicated to creating a homestead, complete with flower fields, gardens, and animal pastures.

Kim holds a degree in Public Health Education from Indiana University in Bloomington and is an AFAA-certified Group Fitness Instructor. She previously owned a small fitness business for women that welcomed children to join their mothers in class.

Now in her fifth year at Fall Creek Christian Preschool, Kim is excited to connect with the staff and children in this wonderful program. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving preschoolers five days a week.

Ashley was born and raised in Pendleton. She and her husband, James, have two wonderful little girls, Mya and Alia. They have been attending Fall Creek now for 3 years. Ashley loves playing sports, being outdoors, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She has a CDA with a handful of special education courses. After the birth of their second daughter Ashley decided to become a stay at home mom. She homeschools their oldest daughter, while their youngest will be attending FCCP. She is truly blessed to be able to work as a teacher at the preschool to create a safe, fun, inclusive environment for children to grow socially, emotionally, and developing a deeper relationship with Jesus. She believes preschool is such an important time in a child’s development and is so glad to join along side the staff and parents to create a wonderful preschool experience.

Aiden Powers is a recent graduate of Pendleton High School who is currently exploring part-time coursework at Ivy Tech while working as a preschool assistant. He enjoys supporting teachers and has a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and laugh each day. Outside of work, Aiden loves spending time outdoors, especially rock climbing at Climb Time and skiing or snowboarding at Perfect North Slopes during the winter months. He is also a regular attendee of Fall Creek Christian Church, where he enjoys being part of the church community.

Lana graduated from PHHS and completed three years of education at Ball State University (BSU). She spent 20 years working as a Quality Planning Manager before transitioning to a role as an HR Manager, where she worked for 10 years.

Lana has been happily married to her husband, Mark, for nearly 20 years. Together, they are the proud parents of three wonderful children and have seven amazing grandchildren.

She feels incredibly blessed to have two of her grandchildren with her every day, and is thrilled to now watch more children grow and thrive at FCCP. Lana is excited to be part of their journey and to create a positive impact in their lives.

Marla and her husband, Rick, moved to Pendleton four years ago to be closer to their 11 grandchildren. With eight years of preschool teaching experience at her Indianapolis church, Marla has also led women’s ministry. She is passionate about sharing God’s truths from the Bible, witnessing His Word transform lives, and connecting with people of all ages.

Celebrating 51 years of marriage, Marla and Rick are blessed with four married daughters and their cherished grandchildren—her most important mission field. In her free time, Marla enjoys playing pickleball, walking, attending her grandkids’ sporting events, knitting, traveling with her husband, and being part of a loving church family.

At FCCP, Marla will serve as a volunteer and guest teacher as needed. She is also one of the dedicated leaders and mentors in the moms’ ministry, Momology. We are grateful that she feels led to serve at FCCP!

Kayla and her husband, Darren, live in Anderson, IN with their two boys, Callum and Caden. Their family has been part of Fall Creek Christian Church since spring 2024.

Kayla first joined the preschool as a Preschool Literacy Teacher before stepping into her current role as Administrative Assistant and Marketing Coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business, and Leadership, and brings with her professional experience in project management and marketing from her corporate career prior to becoming a mother.

In her new role, Kayla supports the preschool team by managing communications, creating newsletters, and overseeing social media outreach. Working behind the scenes, she helps strengthen organization and ensure the program runs smoothly, all while supporting staff and families with care and dedication.