Early Childhood
Kelley Stein — Preschool 3s Teacher
Kelley Stein serves as a Preschool 3s teacher with six years of experience in early childhood education. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement from Indiana University South Bend. Kelley’s favorite part of working at Christ the King is collaborating alongside such a fantastic, dedicated team of early childhood educators.
Michelle Remley - Pre3 Teacher
Michelle Remley brings a creative background to the classroom as a Preschool 3s Teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Indiana University South Bend. Having been a dedicated parent in the community for eleven years, she is now in her eighth year on staff. Michelle treasures the feeling of home at Christ the King, surrounded by wonderful colleagues, inspiring learning spaces, and academic excellence.
Christine Diss — Pre-K 4/5 Teacher
Christine Diss holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Marian University, specializing in Early Childhood Education. In her 18th year in education and eighth at CTK, she takes great joy in watching each of her Pre-K students learn and grow throughout the year. Christine loves being part of a faith-filled community where both her students and her own children can thrive spiritually and socially.
Ally Brandt — Pre-K 4/5 Teacher
Ally Brandt brings 17 years of teaching experience to her classroom as a Pre-K 4/5 teacher, holding a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from IU South Bend. Now in her sixth year at Christ the King, she fosters a supportive, growth-oriented environment for early childhood students. Ally loves the school community above all else, sharing that her own family feels deeply cherished and at home here.
Pam Tupper — Kindergarten Teacher
Pam Tupper is a veteran educator with 36 years of teaching experience, including five wonderful years at Christ the King as a Kindergarten teacher. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University with a specialization in early primary grades. Pam’s favorite part of her day is teaching Religion and helping her young students build their faith foundations.
Nicole Gray — Kindergarten Teacher
Nicole Gray teaches Kindergarten at Christ the King, bringing 14 years of teaching experience and five dedicated years to the CTK campus. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University South Bend. Nicole loves that faith sits at the heart of daily life at CTK, surrounded by a supportive and welcoming community.
Elizabeth Miller — Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth Miller brings 13 years of teaching experience to her Kindergarten classroom, including seven years of dedicated service at Christ the King. She holds degrees from Holy Cross College and Aquinas College, with certifications in elementary education and mild intervention. Elizabeth’s favorite part of working at CTK is collaborating with her wonderful Kindergarten team every day.
Doreen Palus — Aide
Doreen Palus serves as a PK3 Instructional Aide and is celebrating her sixth year on staff at Christ the King. As an alumna of CTK whose daughter also teaches first grade here, she has deep personal roots in the school community. Doreen loves the opportunity to reconnect with local families and support young learners in the same hallways where her own educational journey began.
Micaela Cochran — Aide
Micaela Cochran brings 10 years of educational experience to her role as a Kindergarten Teacher Aide at Christ the King. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and English as a New Language from Holy Cross College. Now in her third year at CTK, Micaela loves working alongside such passionate, dedicated educators who form a true team.
Angie Fant - Aide
Angie Fant serves as a PreK 3 Aide at Christ the King School. She holds a B.A. in Business from North Central University and brings five years of educational experience to her role, including four dedicated years at CTK. Angie is deeply passionate about early childhood education, and the children are her favorite part of serving in the CTK school community.
Cheyenne Botka - Aide
Cheyenne Botka has served as a Pre-K Aide at Christ the King for 3.5 years. Driven by a passion for early learning, she finds the most fulfilling aspect of her work to be supporting young learners through key developmental milestones and watching them flourish from the beginning of the year to the end. Cheyenne is currently expanding her expertise by pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education online through Grand Canyon University.
Ashlee Coombes - Aide
acoombes@sbctk.com
Ashlee Coombes is thrilled to support young learners as a Kindergarten Aide at Christ the King. A dedicated member of the school community for five years, Ashlee served as the Daycare Supervisor for three years before transitioning into her role as a classroom aide two years ago. With higher education coursework from Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) and a deep passion for early childhood development, she finds her greatest joy in guiding students through new milestones and celebrating every single accomplishment along the way.
Emily Bolin, Aide
ebolin@sbctk.com
Emily Lanning - Aide
elanning@sbctk.com
