Staff

Janet Hilliard, Teacher
janet.hilliard@hlccpreschool.org

5 Day Pre-K: a.m. & p.m.

Janet is a ten year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center and a graduate of Finlay High School. She has been married to husband Roger for 35 years, and has two children: son James and daugther Beth. She is also a grandmother to grandsons Evan, Jay and Jacob, and granddaughter JessieAnne. In her spare time Janet enjoys bowling, reading, and spending time with children of all ages.

Karen Wiegerig, Teacher
karen.wiegerig@hlccpreschool.org

5 Day Pre-K: a.m. & p.m.

Karen is an eight year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center. Karen is a graduate of Watkins Memorial High School and has attended CTI and Columbus State Community College. Karen has been married to her husband Rob for 22 years and has two sons Tyler and Ryan, and a daughter, Kyla. Karen has an extended animal family that includes a German Shephard named Aggie, a Daschund named Oscar, a Chichuahua/Corgi mix named Spike (this is the newest addition!), two cats name Casper and Lydia and last but not least four Ball Pythons named Roxanee, Chloe, Daisy and Sparky, and one Albino Cornsnake named Sunny. There is also a frog and several toads that round out Karen's "zoo". Karen's hobbies include reading, gardening, going to the zoo and movies, and spending time with her family.

Tammy Marek, Teacher
tammy.marek@hlccpreschool.org

Pre-K: M/W/F a.m. & p.m.

Preschool: T/Th a.m. & p.m.

Tammy is a five year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center for the past four years. A graduate of Port Clinton High School, she also attended Bowling Green State University. Her family includes sons Gage and Dean, daughters Erin and Hastings and dog Jackie. Tammy's hobbies include reading, soccer, baseball, watching movies, playing with her kids and spending time with family.

Jodie Spangler, Teacher
jodie.spangler@hlccpreschool.org

Pre-K: M/W/F a.m.

Preschool: M/T/W/Th p.m.

Jodie is a three year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center. A graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. Jodie has been married to her husband Con for 15 years and has two sons, Nick and Matt, and one daughter, Mallory. Jodie's hobbies include camping, fishing, a relaxing vacation at ANY beach or watching her kids play soccer.

Amy Smith, Teacher
amy.smith@hlccpreschool.org

Preschool: M/T/W/Th p.m.

T/Th a.m.

Amy is a four year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center. A graduate of Watkins Memorial High School, Amy also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Life Science with a minor in Visual Arts from Otterbein College. She has been married for 15 years to husband Matthew, and has three children: Cameron who is a 6th grader at Watkins Middle School, Caitlyn who is a 4th grader at Etna Elementary School and Carson who is a 2nd grader at Etna Elementary. Amy's family also includes a Cocker Spaniel puppy, a Himalayan Cat, and lizards. Amy's hobbies include crafts and scrapbooking, watching her children's sporting events, church activities, and spending time with her family.

Johnette Morehouse, Teacher
johnette.morehouse@hlccpreschool.org

Pre-K: M/W/F a.m. and p.m.

Preschool: T/Th am. and p.m.

Johnette is a two year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center. Johnette has served in many capacities during her time at HLCC. Johnette has been a parent volunteer, teacher, and interim director. Johnette has attended both The Ohio State University and Ohio Dominican University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has been married to her husband Rich for 14 years and together they have children: Kyle, Haley, Riley and Alyssa. Johnette's hobbies include soccer, Buckeye football and spending time with family and friends.

Lori Butts, Teacher
lori.butts@hlccpreschool.org

Pre-K: M/W/F a.m.

Preschool: T/Th a.m.

Lori is a five year veteran teacher at Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center. A graduate of Watkins Memorial High School, she also has earned a degree from the International Correspondence School for Daycare. Lori is currently participating in a CDA course through Pathways in Licking County. In addition to Tim, her husband of 17 years, Lori's family includes daughter Nichole and sons Tyler and Kaleb. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, crafts, reading and attending her children's extracurricular activities.