Preschool Staff:

Director: Traci Waugh-Rinehart

I joined St Matthew Preschool in the 2020-2021 school year. The teachers are amazing and I enjoy working with them every day. I am a mother to four children. I have had two sons and two daughters (one is a heaven baby). My children are into sports and we spend a lot of time at the basketball court or on the baseball field. I enjoy nature walks, reading, and painting. Warm weather is my favorite time of the year especially if it involves a beach.

Preschool (M to F):

Ms. Michelle Jeffries

Hello! I am Michelle Jeffries. I have been married to my husband Mitchell for 13 years. We have 2 amazing daughters. Peyton who is 9 years old and Hailey is 6 years old. We are a lake family and love to be out on the lake every chance we get. During the summer we enjoy spending time down at our camper. I am very excited to be a part of this amazing group of Teachers!

Staff Aide

Ms. Nicole Kreisler

My name is Nicole, I am the Assistant Teacher in the Ocean Room. I have two boys, Noah is in 6th grade, Zach is in 1st grade and we live in Blue Springs. We enjoy the outdoors, swimming, playing games, cookouts, and reading books together. I am very blessed to be part of the St Matthew Preschool family and the opportunity to work with you and your amazing children.

Preschool/PreK combo (M to F):

Ms. Angela Twogood

Hi! I am Angela Twogood. I am married to Kyle. We were born and raised in Lee's Summit. We have four children. I am absolutely thrilled to be serving and loving alongside like-minded teachers and staff.

Ms. Sandy White

My name is Sandy, I have enjoyed working at St. Matthew this past year. My husband Abe and I have 3 children, all of whom attended St. Matthew Preschool. Some of my favorite things to do include DIY house projects and maintaining the landscaping at home. Our family also enjoys traveling and learning about history.

PreK (M to F)

Ms. Karin Dillabough

This is my 5th year at St. Matthew. I am a St. Matthew church member with my husband of 23 years, Jason. We have four wonderful children. Our oldest daughter, Jordan, is currently a freshman at Hope College in Holland, Michigan where she is studying dance and psychology. My only son, Kannon, is 17 and plays basketball year round. We have twin 14-year-old daughters, Jenna and Kenedie, who entertain us with theatre and dance performances. We love to travel to Disney World as a family as often as possible. I enjoy crafting and reading in my spare time. I absolutely love the staff at St. Matthew and truly enjoy coming to work every day to play with all my sweet friends.

Ms. Mindy Pollo

This is my 5th year teaching at St. Matthew. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Brian, for 20 years. We have 2 amazing kids - Jordy who is 17 and Caden who is 15. Both our kids keep us super busy with softball and baseball. If we have any downtime, we love to travel.

PreK+ (M to F)

Sheri Clark

I am one of the PreK+ teachers. This will be my 15th year of teaching at St. Matthew. I have been a member of St. Matthew for 26 years. I am married to my husband Doug and have two grown girls. Regan, 25, is married and lives in Harrisonville. Blair, 20, is a Junior at UMKC studying psychology. In my spare time, I enjoy walking, biking, playing pickle ball, and socializing with friends and family. I enjoying preparing the children for kindergarten and also showing and teaching them the love of Jesus.

Ms. Lindsay Newkirk

Hi! My name is Lindsay Newkirk, and I am excited to be teaching PreK with Ms Sheri. My husband Jason and I have been married for 18 years. We have two daughters; Natalie is 13 and Caroline is 10. I enjoy reading, playing board games, taking walks, and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to a great year!

Carla Ciaccio

Carla, her husband of 12 years, and their 7 children live in Lee's Summit, MO. Two of their 7 children are alumni of St. Matthew Pre-School! When they aren't busy learning or working, the Ciacco's enjoy board games, swimming, bike riding, participating in sports, and most of all, taking care of their 4 bunny rabbits.