Brittni Carran,
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Dear Parents,
I know that your child is your most precious gift, and I am humbled and blessed each time one of you entrusts him or her to me and our school. As the Director of COS Academy, I feel the great responsibility to partner with you to ensure that your child is loved and nurtured under our care. I promise to love your child every day, to help them develop a love for learning, to foster their curiosity, to help them gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them, and to prepare them to be successful in their future education. Most importantly, I promise to share the love of Jesus with them as they play, learn and grow. I graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN in 2011 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught in a combined preschool/kindergarten class for 3 years in Wisconsin before moving to Central Florida to teach 3rd grade for 5 years. I started serving as director at Christ Our Savior in 2019. I enjoy walking my dogs, playing the piano, movie trivia, and home improvements. |
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Sarah Crass, Lead Teacher
Sarah (Miss Sarah) attended Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, to study Early Childhood and Elementary Education. After graduating in 2016, she served one year as the Director and Lead Teacher of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Preschool in Tomah, WI. Sarah moved to Tennessee from Wisconsin with her husband, Pastor Isaac Crass, the summer of 2017 and was excited to continue working with young children at COS Academy. Sarah enjoys hiking, kayaking, arts & crafts, and sharing the saving news of Jesus with preschool children and their families! |
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Teresa Brown, Assistant Teacher
Terry (Miss Terry) draws upon her nearly 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher at COS Academy and her 23+ years of experience as a mother of three to ensure that each child reaches their full potential in learning. She works hard to lovingly understand each student and to help them exceed expectations. Motivated by the love of her Savior, Terry shows love, patience, and kindness to each student as she helps them to grow and learn. Terry's bright personality adds enthusiasm and energy to the classroom which is reflected in the children she teaches. Although originally from Michigan, Terry and her husband Brian have lived in Tennessee for 23 years, and have been actively involved in the ministry of Christ Our Savior for just as long. |
Kristin Lenart, Lead Teacher
Kristin (Miss Kristin) joined COS Academy in August 2019. Before joining COS Academy, she served for 3 years as an assistant teacher in a preschool in Columbia, working primarily with children with developmental delays. Kristin has also spent several years as a parent volunteer at her daughters' elementary schools. Kristin has a passion for teaching and enjoys seeing the smiles on the children's faces as they learn something new. She is also excited to be able to share her love and wonder of Jesus with the children she teaches.
Kristin was born and raised in Columbia. She now lives in Spring Hill with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys reading, doing craft projects, and being outdoors.
Kristin (Miss Kristin) joined COS Academy in August 2019. Before joining COS Academy, she served for 3 years as an assistant teacher in a preschool in Columbia, working primarily with children with developmental delays. Kristin has also spent several years as a parent volunteer at her daughters' elementary schools. Kristin has a passion for teaching and enjoys seeing the smiles on the children's faces as they learn something new. She is also excited to be able to share her love and wonder of Jesus with the children she teaches.
Kristin was born and raised in Columbia. She now lives in Spring Hill with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys reading, doing craft projects, and being outdoors.
Julie Wernert, Assistant Teacher/Floater
Julie (Miss Julie), joined COS Academy in October 2019. She is an early literacy enthusiast who enjoys fostering the love of reading with young children. Julie has lived throughout the country moving from Ohio, to Florida, and then to Tennessee. She lives in Columbia with her husband, son, and mother. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, and being crafty.
Julie (Miss Julie), joined COS Academy in October 2019. She is an early literacy enthusiast who enjoys fostering the love of reading with young children. Julie has lived throughout the country moving from Ohio, to Florida, and then to Tennessee. She lives in Columbia with her husband, son, and mother. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, and being crafty.
Kaylee Matthews, Floater
Kaylee (Miss Kaylee) joined COS Academy in December 2020. Kaylee brings with her an eagerness to play with the students and she enjoys watching them learn new things. She recently moved to Columbia from Texas and has enjoyed seeing her first snow! In her free time, she enjoys singing and writing music.
Kaylee (Miss Kaylee) joined COS Academy in December 2020. Kaylee brings with her an eagerness to play with the students and she enjoys watching them learn new things. She recently moved to Columbia from Texas and has enjoyed seeing her first snow! In her free time, she enjoys singing and writing music.