Meet The Preschool Staff

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Church and Preschool Staff

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Mandy Elseth

Preschool Director / Teacher
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Paget Leitch

Aftercare Lead
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Nikki Grunwald

Preschool Teacher
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Megan Charn

Preschool Teacher
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Lori Little

Preschool Aide
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Bob Beaver

Pastor
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Grace Sauer

Preschool Aide
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Miss Shelly

Preschool Aide
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Ms. Kellie

Preschool Aide
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Close-up of a woman with curly dark hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a green dress with lace and pleated details, set against a gray gradient background.

Mandy Elseth

Preschool Director / Teacher

Mandy has served as a preschool director and teacher for over 15 years.  Mandy has a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with children through music and movement. Mandy loves helping children accomplish new skills and supporting their efforts along the way. 

Mandy is married to Troy and they have 2 boys. Mandy enjoys running, all things outdoors and being with family and friends.

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A woman with glasses and red hair, wearing a blue patterned dress, smiling at the camera against a neutral gray background.

Nikki Grunwald

Preschool Teacher

Nikki has served as Salem’s Half-Day Preschool Teacher since 2020. Nikki loves working with the children at Salem Preschool. She enjoys helping children conquer new things and teaching them about how much Jesus loves them.

Nikki is married to her husband, Tim, and they have three children, Sophia, Benjamin, and Samuel. In her free time, Nikki enjoys spending time with her family, sewing and making crafts, playing board games, and swimming

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A young man with curly hair, wearing a white religious robe, stands at a church altar with his arms outstretched, speaking to a congregation, with a textured stone wall and candles in the background.

Bob Beaver

Pastor

Bob began serving as Salem’s pastor in July of 2023. He’s passionate about learning about Christ in God’s Word and sharing him with others in worship and personal studies.

Bob and his wife Samantha recently moved to Woodbury. Bob enjoys exploring and learning about the Twin Cities area, golfing, and trying new recipes.

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Enrollment is open until September 1st for all children ages 3 to 5 who are fully potty-trained.

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