Director
Patty Kingsley
Patty joined the ECSP staff in 2017 as 3-year-old teacher. She has worked with children for over 15 years and loves displaying her students’ artwork showcasing their creativity.
Assistant Director
Becky Hearn
Becky teaches our youngest students at ECSP in the 2.5-year-old class. She loves to incorporate messy crafts and nature themed activities in her lesson plans.
Teacher
Darlene Parks Colón
Ms. Parks Colón teaches Kindergarten. She joined Effort Christian School and Preschool in 2010 and has over 20 years of classroom teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Hyles-Anderson College, and is honored to have touched the lives of many students and their families throughout her teaching career.
Teacher
Donna Hanson
Mrs. Hanson teaches 1st Grade at ECSP. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from York College of Pennsylvania and has over fifteen years of teaching experience.
Teacher
Brandi Kennedy
Brandi Kennedy Third and Fourth Grade Teacher Mrs. Brandi Kennedy is a Fluvanna County native. She is married to her husband, Brad, and has two children, Jay, and Morgan. Her and her husband are owners of two local county businesses. Ms. Brandi taught both school and preschool at Open Door Christian School located in Troy. She has been teaching for ten years. Ms. Brandi is an amazing teacher. She has a hands on approach to skill development and is a…
Preschool Teacher
Connie Hanson
Connie teaches a K4 class, and has worked at Effort Christian School and Preschool for 7 years. She holds a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Piedmont Virginia Community College. Connie loves Jesus and finds great joy in sharing the love of Jesus with the children at ECSP.
Preschool Teacher
BethAnn Homan
BethAnn teaches a K4 class and has many years of preschool teaching experience. She loves spending time with children and fills her classroom with music each day.
Preschool Teacher
Carla Vann
Carla joined our team in 2015 and currently teaches K4. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Elementary Education from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Preschool Teacher
Shelby Pace
Shelby teaches a 3-year-old class at ECSP. She has over 35 years experience working with children, and is just the right fit for our precious little ones. She loves to sing and do arts and crafts with her class.
Preschool Teacher
Nicole Searcy
Nicole Searcy Credentials Student at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College Nicole began at Effort in February of 2018 as an After Care Instructor. She became a Teacher’s Assistant for Ms. Patty during the summer program. She is now a Preschool teacher for the three year old class. Nicole graduated from FCHS in May of 2018 and she recently graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds studying Horticulture. Nicole has lived in Fluvanna her entire life and was recently married to Judd Searcy…