Sharonville
United Methodist Church
Preschool Staff
Caring, Dedicated, Creative, Patient & Energetic
Beth Wolfzorn, Director
Mrs. Wolfzorn joined SUMC Preschool staff in 2021. She has been in school settings since 1990 having taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades and preschoolers. Her favorite children's book is Love You Forever. Her children are both UC graduates. GO Bearcats!
Contact Mrs. Wolfzorn at director@sharonvillepreschool.org
Lori Rawlings, Office Administrator
Mrs. Rawlings joined SUMC Preschool first as a parent, then as a sub and assistant teacher. Now that her son is in elementary school, she's putting her previous event management skills to use working in the office. Lori's favorite children's book is Bucket Filling from A to Z by Carol McCloud. You can contact Lori by emailing office@sharonvillepreschool.org.
Natalie Dragovich, Lead Teacher - 2 year olds
Mrs. D began teaching at SUMC in 2021. She has twins - a boy and a girl. She loves any Llama Llama books. Mrs. D has been coaching high school cross country and track for 19 years.
Kim Cornelle-Marks, Assistant Teacher - 2 year olds
Kim started at SUMC in 2021. She has two children, a son and a daughter, both in elementary school. In her spare time, she likes to garden, travel and make blanket forts with her kids. Her favorite children’s book is, “All the World,” by Liz Garton Scanlon.
Jenny Reid, Lead Teacher, 3 year olds, MWF, TTh, M-F
Jenny is new to SUMC this year. After being in Louisville for 15 years, she’s just moved back to be closer to family. She’s been teaching preschool for the last 7 years. Jenny is married with 4 boys. Two live in Columbus and 2 in Cincinnati. Her youngest is a sophomore at UC. Her favorite children’s book is Room on the Broom.
Sarah Denney, Assistant Teacher -
3 year olds, MW
Sarah joined the SUMC Preschool staff as a teacher in 2024. She and her husband are parents to three daughters (all SUMC former & current students). She raises chickens and ducks. Her favorite children's book is Where's Goldie by Lawrence di Fiori.
Gloria Dunlap, Assistant Teacher - 3 year olds, TThF
Sarah began working at SUMC Preschool in 2024. She enjoys running and also works at Fleet Feet.
Christa Hunt, Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, TWTh
Mrs. Christa is married with 2 kids who previously attended SUMC. She was a School Counselor for over 10 years before staying home with her children. Now that they are in school, full-time she is excited to work with the SUMC students and parents. She enjoys reading and watching her children do what they love - sports and musicals. Miss Christa's favorite children's book is Bear Snores On.
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Jaishri Jadhav, Assistant Teacher - 3 year olds, TWTh
Mrs. Jadhav is married with 2 kids. She taught elementary school for 9+ years and took a few years off to spend time with family. She loves to make handcrafted jewelry and is passionate about teaching. Her favorite children's book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Shelly Dawson, Lead Teacher, 4 year olds, TWTh
Mrs. Dawson joined SUMC Preschool staff in 2003. She has taught ages 2s, 3s and 4s. Mrs. Dawson's favorite children’s book is the MONSTER At The End Of This Book.
Christina Gentle, Assistant Teacher, 4 year olds, TWTh
Mrs. Gentle is married with 2 sons and 2 cats. She taught infants to preschool to school age for 10 years, took a few years off to spend time with her boys, and joined SUMC staff in 2022. She loves to read and her favorite children's book is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Michelle Gulley, Lead Teacher, 4 year olds, M-F
Mrs. Gulley joined SUMC in Fall 2023. She is married and a mom to 3 kiddos! She has previously worked in daycare, along with nanning for local families. She is excited to watch your child learn & grow throughout the school year! Her favorite book is The Giving Tree.
Allison Renner, Assistant Teacher, 4 year olds, M-F
Mom of three boys (all who have attended SUMC). Former Kindergarten teacher, PaperPie Brand Representative and until joining the SUMC staff led story time at The Book Bus in downtown Sharonville. Favorite book (I could never pick just one children's book) Nibbles the Book Monster and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
Shelley Bailey, Lead Teacher - PreK, M-F
Mrs. Bailey joined SUMC in fall 2023. She is married with 2 busy boys at home. Previously she taught kids yoga classes. She loves to read and has many favorites one being The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn.
Megan Humble, Assistant Teacher - PreK, M & F
This is her first year as an assistant teacher. She’s been the custodian at the school for the last two years and on the sub list. She’s worked in her family's cleaning business full time for the last four years and before that she was a pharmacy technician for ten years. Her favorite children’s books are anything Curious George.
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Lisa Brands, Lead Teacher, PreK, M-Th
Mrs. Brands has been working with little ones in schools for many years after raising her three boys - one in college and two in high school. Her favorite children's book is The Rainbow Fish.
Kara Bell, Assistant Teacher, PreK, M-Th
Mrs. Bell began teaching at SUMC in 2023. She is married and has 3 kids in grade school. Mrs. Bell thinks Pete the Cat books are groovy!
Amy Bruns, Garden Enrichment
Mrs. Bruns began teaching at SUMC in 2020. Prior to that she worked in Mason Schools. Her favorite children's book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Full Day Teachers
Michelle Gulley Shelley Bailey
Kara Bell Lisa Brands
​Shelly Dawson Christa Hunt
Megan Humble