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Meet Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Mrs. Therrian
Director
Hey there! I'm so glad you're interested in joining us here at WCP. My name is Mrs. Therrian and I have been with WCP since my eldest son began preschool in 2017. I have been teaching for over 10 years and have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with certifications in Integrated Science and Reading. I am also the proud mom of 2 Wacousta Elementary students who are also WCP Alumni! As Director at WCP it is my mission to create an inclusive learning environment in which all students, educators, and families feel loved, valued, included, and welcome. I love that WCP provides me the opportunity to uplift my community within our school walls, but also by affecting change through community engagement. WCP is a beautiful place to be!
AM Lead Teacher
Welcome to preschool! My name is Emily Schafer. I am so excited to be at WCP! I took a break from teaching for a few years to stay home with my children but am ready and excited to be back in the classroom! I live in St Johns with my husband and three children. I have two sons and a daughter. We do a lot of DIY home projects that take up most of our time but I also love to read, volunteer at my kids’ school and go camping with my family.
Mrs. Schafer
Ms. Dana
AM Assistant Teacher
Ms. Dana is in her first year with WCP! She is a Wacousta native and lives just down the road with her family. She has many years of experience teaching children, including Montessori, preschool, special education, and nannying. Ms. Dana's calm demeanor, and empathy for all people makes her a wonderful asset to our team!
Ms. Denise
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Denise is in her second year with WCP, and is so excited to be on the Wacousta Co-op team! She is a retired GLPS teacher of 30+ years and had truly missed the regular interactions with students. Her experience and expertise is so valued at our school. She and her husband have lived the Grand Ledge community for 40 years. They have two grown children that they like to visit often! She is also currently serving on the GLPS and ERESA Boards of Education. Education is her passion! We are so grateful to have her with us!
Current Board
Board Chair
Christin Coleman
Volunteer Coordinators
Stephanie Manning, Sarah Young, Paige Ross, Sarah Howes, and Rachel Thelen
Director
Rachael Therrian
Treasurer
Whitney Lozon
Secretary
Rachel Hicks
PTA Members
Jill Hill, Alisha Buehrer, Gayathri Kasi, Morgan Muston, Emilee Galica, and Hannah Behl