Chris and her family have called CLCC their home church for 22 years. Prior to serving in the preschool, Chris spent years providing childcare in children’s ministry at CLCC and continued to love on her own little ones as she homeschooled her sons, Leland and Marshall until 2012. At that time, God was calling Chris back into service through the preschool ministry! Chris enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and creating memories with her family, but she finds the most fulfillment when she has special Nana time with her granddaughters Kinslee, London and Bristol.

Emily has been a part of the CLCC family since she was just a baby, although she probably never envisioned herself on staff here! Emily joined the preschool ministry in 2017 and has been a vibrant asset ever since! Emily teaches in the Blue room alongside Ms. Bella. She brings excitement, passion and adaptability to our team. She’s energetic, fun and always looking for teachable moments. Emily has an adventurous spirit and enjoys spending time with her husband Jake, serving on the praise team and children's ministries and she loves traveling. 

Lisa joined the ministry in 2020 and is one of our wonderful Green Room teachers. Lisa taught for many years as her children were growing up but had since spent some time away from the classroom, so she was beyond excited by the opportunity to jump back into the classroom. For her, it was like she never left the classroom as her passion and excitement was immediately re-ignited. Lisa has a laugh that lights up a room. She is an incredibly dedicated teacher and is especially gifted and passionate when it comes to sharing scripture and snuggles with her students. Lisa enjoys shopping, camping and anything else that includes her husband and 4 kids.

Kap joined our ministry team in 2021 after recently moving to Canyon Lake. Kap brings with her more than 20 years of early childhood education experience and it shows! Her dedication to her students is second to none. She brings excitement, innovation and so much fun to the classroom, but above all else, she regularly finds opportunities to share the love of Jesus! Ms. Kap currently teaches in our kindergarten where children are blessed daily by her passion for education and faith. When Kap isn’t serving in ministry, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband Vincent and two adult children, Allison and Nick. Kap is skilled at many watersports including wakeboarding and hydro foiling, but she doesn’t stop there! She also paddleboards, fly fishes and enjoys time in the sky as her husbands co-pilot! She’s our adventurer and we’re so thankful that the Lord led her to CLCC.

Jasmine Franco joined the Canyon Lake Community Church & Preschool family when she began serving as our receptionist in early 2019. Jasmine continued her education in Early Childhood studies and she performed her observations in our very own preschool ministry! Once her education was complete, she began subbing in the preschool to gain necessary classroom experience. In the fall of 2022, Ms. Jasmine joined the Purple Room. Ms. Jasmine has the kindest and gentlest spirit. She lovingly leads children to the Lord in everything that she does, but their favorite time with Ms. Jasmine is probably when she leads worship with her skillful guitar playing and beautiful voice. Ms. Jasmine is a wonderful asset to our team and we’re very blessed to have her.

Ms. Bella is a familiar face at CLCC Preschool! She taught and subbed with us for many years and now co-teaches with Ms. Emily in the Blue Room. Bella is so well-rounded. She is incredibly educated, extremely passionate and her dedication to her students and her classroom is top-notch. She has a calm and sweet spirit that the students take to immediately. She is such a blessing to all of us. When Bella isn't teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Ryan and their little sidekick, Chancho the Pomeranian. Bella spends time serving at her church and loves to be with her family. 

Allison Koch was a familiar face to many of our families before she began teaching with Ms. Lisa in the Green Room in 2024. Ms. Allison served as Canyon Lake Community Church's children's ministry assistant while also serving as the preschool receptionist. Allison has always had a passion for serving children, so once she completed her schooling, she dove into the preschool ministry. Ms. Allison is soft spoken and gentle, she's incredibly patient and passionate about children and their development academically and spiritually. When Ms. Allison is not serving at the preschool, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and spending time with her family pets. 

Jessica joined Ms. Jasmine in the Purple Room in the fall of 2024. Ms. Jessica holds a Bachelor's Degree in Child development and comes to us with over 6 years of teaching experience. Ms. Jessica has a calm demeanor, she's very creative and has a passion for meeting each child right where they're at. She is so excited about the opportunity to serve in a Christian preschool where she is invited to share her faith in Jesus with her students. In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, walking, listening to music and playing with her puppy Coco. 

Reyna joined Canyon Lake Community Church Preschool & Kindergarten in 2023. She has 3 years of preschool teaching experience, but 16 years of children’s ministry experience where her love for children and passion for ministry began. She and her husband Moni met in ministry school and enjoy serving together at their church in Vista where they’ve been for 10 years. When she's not on our campus, she has a busy homeschool schedule with her 3 young kiddos Zephaniah, Isaac & Selah. They love to get out and explore as much as possible!

Wendy Carney and her family began attending CLCC in 2010 when she began teaching in the preschool ministry. Wendy’s roles at the preschool have shifted through the years due to the needs of her husband Keith and four kids, but she remains a wonderful asset to our team! Wendy is readily available to assist preschool administration and currently oversees Scholastic book orders and snacks schedules! Wendy finds the most joy in spending time with her family, the Carney six-pack!