Meet our teachers and staff!
At the heart of our preschool is a dedicated team of educators and support staff who share a passion for nurturing young minds. Each member of our team brings unique gifts, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment rooted in faith. Guided by Christian values and an understanding of early childhood development, our teachers inspire curiosity, creativity, kindness, and a sense of God’s love each day. Together, we partner with families to help children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually—laying a strong foundation for a lifelong love of learning and faith.
Suzie Stalter
Director
Ms. Stalter is starting her 8th year as the Director at NHPEC! She enjoys greeting the children and families each day and seeing how much the children learn and grow each year. She has three grown children and loves to take walks, watch sporting events and spend time with her family.
Sara Reville
Kindergarten
Mrs. Reville has 18 years of Elementary teaching experience, 11 of which have been Kindergarten here at New Hope. She loves building strong relationships with her students and families and making learning fun! Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Reville enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at her children's swim meets and traveling to places warm and sunny.
Stacia Bliek
Kindergraten Enrichment
Mrs. Bliek is embarking on her third year with Kindergarten Enrichment. She has loved growing the program along with Mrs. Good! In her spare time she loves to read and play tennis. She lives in Powell with her husband , rescue pup, and 3 daughters ( ages 7 , 5 and 1.5 years).
Heather Karlo
5's Ext., Office Assistant
Mrs. Karlo is starting her 19th year at NHPEC. She lives in Powell with her husband and has two grown children and 2 dogs. She loves to travel, workout and spend time at the lake with family and friends.
DiAnn Kuhl
4's
Mrs. Kuhl is beginning her 20th year at New Hope Preschool and began when New Hope first opened its doors! She and her husband live in Powell and have 2 grown sons. When not in the Yellow Room, Mrs. Kuhl enjoys spending time with family and friends, working in the yard, and cheering on the Buckeyes…O-H!!!!
Jen Bartling
4's Ext., Kindergarten Enrichment
Mrs. Bartling is starting her 6th year at New Hope. She teaches extended 4s and kindergarten enrichment. She loves to watch sports with her family, read and run. She has 3 children in the Olentangy school district.
Allison Blue
Office Administrator
Mrs. Blue is beginning her 8th year at at NHPEC. She loves building connections with students and families and is passionate about making New Hope the best preschool in Powell! Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family in Powell, cooking, concerts, and Ohio State Football. She has a daughter in 7th grade and a playful French bulldog named Betty who keeps everyone entertained.
Kari Severson
Kindergarten Assistant
Mrs. Severson is starting her 4th year in the kindergarten room teaching with Mrs. Reville.
She has lived in Powell for the last 14 years and we loves it! She has twin boys who are in their sophomore year at Ohio State. They are a big sports family and love rooting for the Buckeyes and the Minnesota Twins and Vikings! She also enjoys taking vacations with her family, taking walks, and being around friends.
Monica Good
Kindergarten Enrichment
Mrs. Good has been teaching the Kindergarten Enrichment program at New Hope for 3 years. In her spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her family.
Lisa Konves
5's Ext.
Mrs. Konves has spent the past several years working in intervention within Olentangy Schools, teaching preschool and Kindergarten. She has been married for 22 years and is the proud mom to four wonderful children—ages 20, 18, 18, 15. She loves Ohio State football, Bengals games, and Cavs games. She also has 3 dogs and a bearded dragon.
Audrey Leanza
4's
Mrs. Leanza is beginning her 5th year teaching at New Hope Preschool! This will be her 4th year teaching in the Yellow Room. She lives in Powell with her husband, 2 children. and 2 dogs. When she is not at school, she enjoys time with her family, cooking & trying new recipes, and reading a good book!
Cristee Wallace
4's Ext., Kindergarten Enrichment
Mrs. Wallace has been at New Hope for ten years. She teaches extended 4’s and Kindergarten Enrichment. In her spare time she loves to read, go for walks, and watching her kids sporting events.
Grace Hughes
4's
Miss Hughes recently graduated from the University of Dayton and is excited to be teaching at New Hope. She brings a plethora of experience working with children through Sunday School at church, VBS, and nannying.
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Aimee Seggerson
3's
Mrs. Seggerson has been teaching 3-year-olds at NHP since 2009. She loves process art, play dough, picture books and adding glitter to as many projects as Mrs. Wilhelm can tolerate. When she’s not in the Green Room, Aimee is most likely at a game, practice or school event for one of her kids. She is the proud mom to Sadie, Nolan, Molly and Quinn and resides in Powell.
Maria Del Regno
3's
This is Mrs. Del Regno’s 3rd year teaching at New Hope. When not in the Purple Room, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family (which usually involves sporting events, board games, or pickleball), and taking walks with her two dogs. She lives in Powell with her husband and three children.
Kristin Street
PEP
Mrs. Street has been at New Hope for many years in various classrooms. She is enjoying her 2nd year teaching Preschool Enrichment. In her spare time, she loves to read, go for long walks, and yoga. She lives in Powell with her husband and has three grown children.
Lisa Hughes
4's
Mrs. Hughes has been at New Hope for 6 years. She loves teaching children the love of Christ in a positive learning environment. In her spare time, she loves to spent time with her family, bake, walk and practice yoga.
Stephanie Vermeer
3's
Mrs. Vermeer is excited to be in her 11th year in the Red Room! In her spare time, she is an Estate Planning Attorney and mom to three kids. She enjoys running, traveling, and reading. She lives in Lewis Center with her kids, husband, and her pets--a dog and a tortoise.
Meg Wilhelm
3's
Mrs. Wilhelm has been part of the New Hope family for six years. The last five have been in the Green Room. She is the proud mom of two grown daughters and lives in Powell with her husband. In her free time she enjoys reading, taking walks and relaxing by the lake.
Nicole Geisbuhler
3's
Mrs. Geisbuhler’s is beginning her 4th year teaching at New Hope, She really enjoys working in early education and loves watching the interpersonal and academic growth of her students. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends, go out to dinner, or read. She lives in Powell with her husband and 2 children.
Anne Westman
PEP
Mrs. Westman has been a substitute at New Hope for 3 years and is enjoying her 2nd year teaching Preschool Enrichment. IN her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, reading books, and chauffeuring her kids to all their activities. She lives in Powell with her husband, two children, and black lab puppy.