First Baptist Schertz Preschool

Hi! My name is Tara Acosta. This is my second year at First Baptist Schertz Preschool as an assistant teacher. I studied music education at UTSA. Ten years ago I married my best friend and we have two beautiful daughters. I love being a teacher because there is no greater gift than seeing the world through a child's eyes!

Hi! My name is Mary Bencik. I've been teaching two and three year olds at FBSP since 2006. I have two wonderful children of my own. My husband and I enjoy baseball, a love for dogs, and a true faith in Christ. I love working with children because God gave me a heart for their happiness, well-being, and success in learning!

Hi, my name is Kristen Gernand and I have worked at FBSP for five years. I earned my degree in medical coding and billing, but thankfully God had other plans for me! I absolutely love working with kids. I love teaching them new things and watching their faces light up after they've mastered a new concept. The sweet hugs are definitely a bonus!

Hi, my name is Paula Quintanilla. 2021-22 marks my fifth year at FBSP. I have been a homeschool mom, and still have two high schoolers at home, while my other six children are in college. I have been blessed to be involved in children's ministries for over 20 years, and being a teacher in one of our four year old classes here has been an extra blessing. Not only do I get to introduce children to the ABCs, numbers, colors, etc., but I am also able to teach them about God and just how much they are loved by Him. Being a part of FBSP, and being able to work with so many other super people and partner with wonderful parents to be a part of our children's lives in an extra special privilege.

Hello, my name is Nohelia, I have two amazing kids, Alize (age 7) and Victor (age 5). I love spending time with my family and love to go to church on Sundays. I started working at FBSP in September 2021 as a teacher assistant. I enjoy working with children because I feel I'm making a difference in their lives.

Hello, my name is Bailey VanDyke. I started at FBSP as a teacher's assistant in 2009. Since then, I have taught with every age group we have! I love working with kids. My favorite thing is watching those "light bulb" moments when a new concept all of a sudden makes sense to a child.