Preschool Staff
Meet our team of teachers and administrators.
DIRECTORS

Renee Carbia
Director
I have worked with children my entire professional career, starting as a second grade teacher and working my down to preschool. In preschool I found my passion! Now, as Director I get the best of both worlds. I get to work with teachers and still interact with children and their families. I came to Lakeside 22 years ago as preschool director and then as children’s ministry leader. After moving around the United States a while, my husband I have settled back into the area to be close to our family. We have 3 adult children and 2 amazing grands. God has truly blessed us and I am very grateful to be called back to Lakeside.

Kim Richardson
Assistant Director
I have been at Lakeside for 14 years. For 11 years I was the lead 3-year-old teacher. Since transitioning to the office I have found it very rewarding to serve Lakeside in a new way. I love getting to see all of the children and the parents each day. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends. I love the beach, reading and snuggling with my dogs, even better with a cup of coffee in my hand!
TEACHING STAFF

Jumping Jellybeans (2's)
Ms. Laura: My favorite thing about being a teacher is experiencing first hand how these little minds learn new skills and how much joy it brings to them to be able to learn something new. In my free time I love to spend time with my family and read my Bible. I love to read books!
Superhero Squad (2’s)
Ms. Wendy: What I love most about being a preschool teacher is watching the children learn something new each day. In my free time, I love to go to the beach, garden, bake, and spend time with family and friends.
Ms. Rayle: I’ve loved being around little kids for as long as I can remember. It gives me such joy to see how they interact with the world around them and how they approach new things. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends and doing anything outdoors!
Ocean Explorers (3's)
Ms. Gillian: As a preschool teacher, I find incredible joy in nurturing young minds and witnessing their curiosity grow into understanding. Watching their enthusiasm for learning in their early years is very fulfilling. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy exercising and running before the sun rises each morning.
Ms. Hailey: One of my favorite things about working with children is getting to watch them develop and form relationships. I also enjoy seeing their excitement when the learn new skills. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. I like to shop with my friends, go for ice cream with my boyfriend, and watch his games on Friday nights.
Beach Buddies (3’s)
Ms. Donna: I love teaching for many reasons but the top reasons are that I love watching the children grow in their creativity. Whether it’s in their art work, something they’re building in blocks, or cooking breakfast in housekeeping. I am also passionate about teaching them about God and His love for us. In my free time, I enjoy being outside and going to the beach.
Ms. Vicky: I love to see the enthusiasm for learning and the impact I can make in children’s lives, and also how they impact my life. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and making homemade natural soaps.
All Stars (VPK)
Ms. Waneta: What I love most about teaching preschool children is inspiring them to never give up! In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading, kayaking, and woodworking any chance I get.
Ms. Holly: What I love about teaching is being a part of, and watching children grow academically, socially, and spiritually. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, as well as taking vacations and relaxing at the beach.
Safari Scouts (VPK)
Ms. Cheryl: I have been teaching for 18 years. Teaching is my passion! I love helping each child become academically, socially, physically, and spiritually ready for Kindergarten. I love creating hands-on activities to help children learn through play. I enjoy taking the children to Chapel each day and share and teach about God’s love. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My favorite place to go is the beach with a good book and on Sunday’s I love worshipping Jesus at my church!
Enrichment
Ms. Kelsey: I love being outside and reading, which is why I love teaching! I hope that my work with children inspires a growth mindset for learning and a life-long love of reading.