Philosophy: St. Paul Catholic Preschool serves as an introduction for the young child to the St. Paul School and parish community. The preschool strives to honor, celebrate and nurture the growth and learning of the child.
Programs:
- 3’s – MWF program/TTh program/MTWThF program
- 4’s – MWF program/ MTWThF program
- Transitional Kindergarteners – MTWThF
- Full day (7:30-2:30) and Half Day (7:30-11:00) or Half day with lunch ( 7:30 – 12:00) program
State Licensed Program
Qualified Early Childhood Educators with extensive practical experience, VIRTUS trained & Background checked (CDA’s, First Aid & CPR trained)
All learning takes place through experiences. During the course of the day, the children participate in large and small group activities as well as enjoying time working together with other children. The classrooms are set up with learning areas called centers.
Our Preschoolers also get the opportunity to go to Music, Gym, Spanish and Social/Emotional Learning along with their preschool teacher. It is a great way to introduce them to these classes and the teachers. Each of these classes uniquely enhances both cognitive and physical development.
- Hands on learning
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Faith Development
- Emotional and Social Development
- Physical Development
- Social Responsibility
Learning Centers: Art, Science, Writing, Reading, Math & Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Puzzles & Games and Blocks
Current Special Area Classes: Gym, Spanish, Music and Social/Emotional Learning
Please call Shelly Lemmond at 859-647-4070 ext. 250 for a tour or for more information.
Preschool Staff
Shelly Lemmond
Preschool Director/Lead Teacher
My name is Shelly Lemmond and I am the Preschool Director and the M-W-F 4-year-old teacher. This is my 22nd year of teaching preschool and my tenth year at St. Paul. I attended Villa and St. Pius for grade school and graduated high school in 1994 from Notre Dame Academy. After high school, I attended Northern Kentucky University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health and Human Services. I was born and raised in the Northern Kentucky area. I met my husband shortly after college and we were married in 2004. We have 3 children who all attended and graduated from St. Paul. In my free time, I like to hang out with family and friends, scrapbook and watch my kids play sports!
Allison Reed
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher
My name is Allison Reed. I am the Assistant Director and teacher in the preschool 4 (5 day a week) classroom. I was born and raised in the Northern Kentucky area. I graduated from Boone County High School and attended Northern Kentucky University. I have a Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching preschool for 14 years. This is my tenth year at St. Paul Preschool. I have been happily married to my husband Steve since 2006. We have 2 beautiful daughters, Ashleigh and Brooklyn who both attended St. Paul School and now attend St. Henry District High School. My husband and I are active with St. Paul School and Parish. In our spare time, we are involved with our daughters’ competitive cheer-leading teams and High School Cheerleading. We love traveling and hanging out with family and friends.
Jennifer Holtman
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Hi! My name is Jennifer Holtman and I am the Transitional Kindergarten teacher. This is my second year teaching at St. Paul. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University. I taught Preschool at The Little Red School House for 4 years, taught Kindergarten there for 14 years and then became the Director for 2 years. I have been married to my husband Aaron for 24 years and we have 3 beautiful daughters, Hannah (22), Abigail (19) and Paisley (13). If I am not in the classroom, you can find me in the stands at the University of Cincinnati cheering for Abby and the UC WBB team, cheering for Paisley and her volleyball team at Ockerman Middle School and NKYVC or having a girls day with my Hannah Leigh. I look forward to another great year with the St. Paul Panthers!
Jamie Burnside
Preschool Teacher
I am Jamie Burnside. This is my seventh year at St Paul. I teach the 5 day a week 3 year old class. I was an aide for one year and then moved to the lead teacher position. I grew up in Georgia and moved to Kentucky for college. I attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. I moved to Northern Kentucky in 2006. I was a stay at home mom for eleven years before returning to work at St Paul. I earned my CDA in preschool education.
Kim Bedel
Preschool Teacher
My name is Kim Bedel and I am the 3 year old M-W-F / T-TH teacher. This will be my fourth year teaching preschool and my sixth year working at St. Paul. I grew up in Fairfield, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati where in 2004 I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. My family and I have lived in Union, Kentucky for the last 14 years. I have been married to my husband Chuck for twenty years and we have four daughters, Hannah, Molly, Hailey and Megan. In my spare time I am driving around my daughters to their archery, tennis and color guard activities. When I am not busy with my children’s activities, I love quilting and traveling to our favorite vacation spot, Walt Disney World.
Stephanie Dressman
Preschool Aide
My name is Stephanie Dressman and I am one of the Preschool Aides. I moved to Northern KY, with my mom and younger brothers when I was 10. I graduated from Conner High School in 2008 and continued my job as a childcare provider. I married Seth in May of 2021 and we have one beautiful daughter, Charlee. She is 9 years old and always has us on the go with her extra curricular activities and play dates with friends. We also have a 1 year old son, Cameron, who has completed our family in the best way. It’s been so much fun watching him grow this past year. I have a feeling he’ll keep us just as busy as Charlee does, before too long!
Although this is my third year working as a Preschool Aide at St. Paul, I have been a part of the St. Paul family for 7 years now! We sent Charlee here for Preschool as a 3 year old and she is now in the 4th grade, just down the stairs! I’ve been working in childcare for 20 years now. I am very much looking forward to spending this year with your child, watching them grow, blossom, and become their own individual person.
Mindy Coatney
Preschool Aide
Sandra Sandel
Preschool Aide
My name is Sandra (Sandy) Sandel. I am the Preschool Aide in Jennifer Holtman’s 4-year-old class. I am very blessed to say that “Miss Jen” is my daughter! I started in August 2022 at St. Paul, and enjoy watching the children grow and learn so much!
I retired after working 35 years at Meritor Inc. in Florence KY. My husband Gary and I have 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren between us, so I do have some childcare experience! I graduated from St. Henry High School and we attend St. Henry Church. I like reading, shopping on Amazon, the beach and spending time with my daughters and all my grandchildren. I look forward to another great year at St. Paul!
Tracy Bradford
Preschool Aide
My name is Tracy Bradford and I am an aide in Miss Jamie and Miss Kim’s 3 year old room. This is my third year at St. Paul. Prior to this I was an Operation’s Manager in the sales industry for 25 years. I have been married since 2012 and have a son who currently attends St. Paul. I enjoy watching our preschoolers grow and learn as they become prepared for kindergarten. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have a passion for fitness and nutrition. I love St. Paul and the community it represents.
