Little Lambs Teaching Team

We choose our staff carefully insuring that they are child-centered, creative, flexible, loving and are sensitive to all children’s needs. We provide them with on-going professional training in child development, safety practices, age-appropriate activities, positive self-esteem and other information as deemed necessary.

  • JOANNA PURKISS

    Preschool Director

    email: JPURKISS@KNOWINGJESUS.ORG

    I am honored to be a part of the amazing Little Lambs community. Both of my children attended preschool at Little Lambs and had a wonderful experience. I received my degree in early childhood development from Michigan State, and I have a masters in education from University of Michigan. My family and I enjoy all things MSU, playing/watching sports, traveling up north, and spending time together outdoors. I look forward to working with your family! 

  • Alysse Crum

    PRESCHOOL LEad teacher (4's class)

    email: acrum@knowingjesus.org

    My husband and I have 4 children. We live in Haslett and we love sports and being outside. I am honored to be here at Little Lambs! I am so excited to work, learn, and play with these preschoolers.

  • AMY IDE

    PRESCHOOL lead TEACHER (K-Readiness)

    EMAIL:  AIDE@KNOWINGJESUS.ORG

    I live in Haslett with my husband, 3 kids, and 2 dogs.  We are a very active bunch!  I received my degree from Michigan State University.  I feel so fortunate and excited to be a part of Little Lambs and work with your amazing preschoolers!

  • Kristy WOLFE

    PRESCHOOL lead TEACHER (3's class)

    EMAIL: KWOLFE@KnowingJesus.org

    I live in Haslett with my four children and husband. Each of my children have attended Little Lambs Preschool. I feel so blessed to be a part of this amazing preschool and I can’t wait to learn and play with your child.

  • Sharon Bruce

    Preschool Assistant (3's class)

    email: sbruce@knowingjesus.org

    My husband and I have three kids who attend Haslett schools. We love to hike, travel, and explore museums together. All our kids spent their preschool years at Little Lambs. It's such a wonderful place! I am excited to help preschoolers learn and grow this year! 

  • Laura Guysky

    Preschool Assistant (4's class)

    email: lguysky@knowingjesus.org

    I love being apart of the Little Lambs team! My husband and I have three kids that all attend Haslett schools. We love sports, movies nights and going up north together. The preschool years are really special years and I can’t wait to see all the growth your preschooler will make this year! It is an honor to be apart of your family’s preschool experience!

  • Stephanie Thomas

    Preschool Assistant (k-readiness)

    EMAIL: Sthomas@knowingjesus.org

    I live in Haslett with my two children, and two cats, where I love spending time with my family and reading. We are kept very busy with sports and activities! I am so excited to be joining Little Lambs, to help your wonderful children learn and grow!