Our Teachers
Our teachers are the heart of All Saints Preschool. Our Lead and Assistant Teachers in each classroom work as partners in planning developmentally appropriate and creative learning opportunities for our students. They are professionals who are dedicated to the field of education and see the unique opportunity we have to teach our youngest learners. Our teachers are passionate about learning and are eager to pass that enthusiasm for school to our students each day.
Mrs. Kristen Sageser, Darling Ducklings
Kristen is walking into her 2nd year teaching the Ducklings and her 5th year in the All Saints community. She has 2 children, an All Saints alumni, aged 7 and a current All Saints student, aged 4. Kristen has a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from Iona University and a Masters in International Relations and Diplomacy from Seton Hall University.
Mrs. Jenn Swenson, Darling Ducklings, M-T
Jenn has been part of the All Saints community since 2015. She has 4 children, all graduates of All Saints Preschool, her youngest having just graduated in May! She served as Parent Council co-chair for 2 years and is excited to continue her involvement in ASP in a new capacity. She's a graduate from University of Richmond - Go Spiders!
Mrs. Sarah Bass, Darling Ducklings, Th-F
Sarah has been a part of the All Saints community for the last 10 years, serving as a stay-at-home mom to her 3 All Saints Preschool graduates, aged 10, 7, & 5. Sarah is a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in Art History and a Graduate Certification from William & Mary.
Mrs. Lindsey Systermann, Fantastic Foxes
Lindsey is entering her 2nd year teaching at All Saints and 8th year as part of the All Saints community as both her daughters, aged 7 & 9 are All Saints Preschool alumni. Lindsey has a B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and is excited to bring creativity and thinking outside of the box into the Fantastic Foxes classroom.
Mrs. Lisa Stnons, Fantastic Foxes
Lisa is returning to All Saints Preschool after a short break, beginning in 2020, to take care of her children full-time, now aged 16 & 14. She previously taught in the Toddlers classroom. Lisa graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.B.A.
Mrs. Ana Odria, Lovely Lions
Ana comes to All Saints Preschool with 17 years of teaching in early education. She is Peruvian and was raised in Northern Virginia, moving to Richmond 4 years ago. Ana is a fluent Spanish speaker and is excited to weave this into the lessons for the All Saints Preschool classes.
Mrs. Brittany Doran, Lovely Lions
Coming soon
Mrs. Sydney Hudson, Wonderful Whales
Sydney is entering her 5th year as a part of the All Saints community and her 4th year teaching at the school. Sydney has 2 children, aged 5 & 6, and both have graduated from All Saints Preschool. She graduated from SUNY with a B.F.A. and is currently completing her Masters of Teaching from the University of Richmond.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Copes, Wonderful Whales
Coming soon
Mrs. Mindy Robertson, Wonderful Whales
Mindy is beginning her 20th year teaching Early Education and her 4th year at All Saints Preschool. She has 4 children, including a brand new baby boy. Mindy graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Houston.
Mrs. Leslie Bond, Zany Zoo
Leslie has over 25 years of experience working with Early Education and Elementary aged children. This is her 5th year teaching at All Saints Preschool. Leslie graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education.
Mrs. Devon Hamnett, Zany Zoo, M-W
Devon is starting her 1st year at All Saints Preschool but her 3rd year as part of the All Saints community. Devon has been a substitute and been an Early Drop teacher in previous years. She has 2 children, age 9 & 4, with her youngest currently enrolled in our J/K program. She has a B.A. in English from Hollins University.
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Mrs. Bev Kniffen, Zany Zoo, Th-F
Bev has been a part of the All Saints community for over 40 years as an active member of the parish and 25 years in Education, 22 of which have been at All Saints Preschool. Bev has her Masters in Education from Virginia Tech University.
Ms. Josie Veserat, Fabulous Frogs
Josie is entering her first year teaching preschool at All Saints Preschool but she's been in the All Saints community serving as a nanny for the past 3 years to a recent All Saints alum. Josie graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her undergraduate and is now pursuing her Masters in Education at the University of Richmond.
Mrs. Mary Meyer, Fabulous Frogs
Mary is starting her 27th year teaching in early education and her 9th year here at All Saints Preschool. Mary has 3 grandchildren, 2 of which live in Richmond and attend or have graduated from All Saints.
Mrs. Laura Cole, Mighty Monarchs
Ms. Laura is entering her 3rd year teaching at All Saints and her 8th year within the All Saints community. She has 3 children, an All Saints alum, aged 7, and 2 current All Saints students, aged 3 and 1. Laura received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Radford University.
Mrs. Cary Washburn, Mighty Monarchs
Cary is entering her 9th year teaching at All Saints Preschool. She worked for 7 years at All Saints before moving to Pemberton Elementary School to be closer to her boys during their time there. She is back and beginning her 2nd year in the Monarchs class. She is the proud mom to 2 All Saints Preschool alumni.
Mrs. Nicole Barker, Kind Koalas
Nicole taught kindergarten in Henrico county for 13 years before coming to All Saints. She is beginning her 4th year at All Saints Preschool. Both of her children are graduates of the preschool, aged 8 and 10. Nicole has her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master's in Teaching from the Virginia Commonwealth University.
Mrs. Dana Neel, Kind Koalas
Dana has worked for All Saints Preschool for the past 5 years in the 3’s & Pre-K classrooms. She has 2 children ages 12 and 14. Dana graduated with a B.A. in English from Illinois State University and a M.A. in Critical Literacy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Mrs. Karen Kusterer, Outstanding Owls
Karen is entering here 7th year teaching at All Saints Preschool and her 12th year as a part of the All Saints community. She has 3 children, all alumni of All Saints Preschool, ages 11, 11, & 14. Before coming to All Saints, Karen taught in Hanover County after graduating from the University of Richmond with her M.A.
Mrs. Kathryn Hornbaker, Outstanding Owls
Kathryn is entering into her 11th year at All Saints Preschool and her 2nd in the J/K program. She has 2 children, in middle and high school.
