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!

Hello! My name is Carly, I'm a wife and mother to two incredible kids. I love the outdoors and playing games with my family and friends! I have been here at FBSP for four years and have loved every moment! I've taught in a lot of our classes, and this year I am the MWF class teacher. There is no other way I would rather spend my days than singing, creating, laughing, learning, and playing with my students. It's been one of the greatest sources of joy in my life! I hope to spend many more years teaching here at FBSP, and have the blessing of getting to know you and your wonderful little ones!

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!

Hello! I am Crystal Pena. I am a wife and mother of two. For the past 15 years, I have been working in children's education in both schools and churches. I feel blessed to be a part of this preschool and participate in the academic, physical, and spiritual growth of these children. I am so thankful for the continued opportunity to share the love of JESUS with your precious little ones, which was I love to do!

Hi, my name is Hannah Quintanilla, and I am the extended care lead teacher for the 2021-22 school year! I was born here in San Antonio, Texas and have lived in this area the majority of my life. I graduated homeschool high school in 2015 and graduated with y associate's degree from Alamo Colleges in 2018. I will be graduating with my bachelor's degree of psychology from Dallas Baptist University this summer 2022. I am a second degree black belt in karate and mixed martial arts. I hope to one day become a clinical psychologist. My faith and my family are the two most important things in my life! I am so thankful for the opportunity to work at FBSP and so grateful for the staff, parents, and children I work with every day.

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.