FACULTY & STAFF
Little Fishers Preschool staff are experienced, loving, and each staff member has an active faith in Jesus Christ. We truly love what we do and are dedicated to giving your child the feeling of being loved and accepted in a Christian environment.
Lindsey Wiesenborn
Preschool Director
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2016
My husband, Kyle, and I have been married since 2003, and we have two daughters, both of whom are Little Fishers Preschool graduates! We have been members of Fishers of Men for 12 years. Over the past decade, I have been a preschool parent, preschool teacher, an active children’s ministry leader, and now a preschool director. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and work experience in teaching, management, and customer service. I love asking children questions and hearing what they have to say. I also love big hugs from them!
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus as a Young Boy
Macy Mollberg
Office Assistant/Music Teacher – Teaching since 2021
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2021
My childhood was spent in the cold weather of Alaska and Idaho. I’ve lived in New Orleans for eight years and in Shanghai for half a year. I moved to the Houston area with my family in 2015. My husband and I are university sweethearts, and we have two boys who are alumni of Little Fishers Preschool. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Graphic Design. I love interacting with children and finding special ways to connect with them. I am looking forward to teaching our weekly music class this year!
Favorite Bible Story: Zaccheus meeting Jesus
Lisa Dishon
Pre-K Teacher – Teaching since 2011
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2019
I am married to my husband, Jason, and have three girls (15, 8, and 5 years old). I love running and am trying to run a marathon in every state! I love building relationships with my students and their families through pictures of our day.
Favorite Bible Story: The Good Samaritan
Kristen Wiesenborn
Pre-K Teacher – Teaching since 2006
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2023
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a certification in Early Childhood. My husband is a pastor and I am a retired teacher. We have two married sons and four grandchildren. I am looking forward to supporting the teachers and families at Little Fishers Preschool as a substitute. I love sharing my faith and love for learning with children and their families.
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus blesses the Children
Debbie Slagle
3 Year Old Teacher – Teaching since 1977
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2018
I have an Associate degree in Early Childhood, a Montessori Certificate, an ACSI Educator Certificate, and a Child Development Associate. I have been married to my husband, Danny, for 46 years. I have two grown children and two grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is attending Little Fishers Preschool.
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus and the Children
Kenia DeLaRosa
3 Year Old and Younger 2’s Teacher– Teaching since 2015
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2022
I am from Mexico but was raised in the U.S. since childhood. I have taught from 18-month-olds to Bridge and was a substitute Pre-K teacher in the public school system. I am married to my husband, Irvin, with two children and two fur babies.
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus and the Children
Olga Veale
2 Year Old Teacher/Spanish Teacher – Teaching since 2017
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2023
I am from Costa Rica. I moved to live in Louisiana and settled here in Missouri City, TX. I am married with three children (ages 14, 3, and 2). My family likes to watch movies and go out to dinner together. I enjoy playing with my kids.
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus feeds the 5000
Gaby Benitez
2 Year Old Teacher – Teaching since 2024
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2024
I am from Brazil and moved to Houston in 2022. My family is my amazing husband and our five black cats.
Favorite Bible Story: Noah’s Ark
Judie Brielmaier
2 Year Old Teacher – Teaching since 2022
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2008
I have four adult children, ages 26-30. Three children live in Texas, and one lives in Missouri. I am a returning staff member from years ago! It brings me joy to teach the students, and it is a joy to work here.
Favorite Bible Story: Jonah and the Whale
Stephanie Flores
2 Year Old Teacher – Teaching since 2022
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2022
I am from Houston and previously lived in Baytown. I am married to my husband, Jim, and I have one granddaughter (and another on the way!) I love that at Little Fishers Preschool, we share the love of Jesus with the children.
Favorite Bible Story: Abraham tested by God to sacrifice his son as a burnt offering
Brianne Brooks
Motor Skills Teacher/Teacher Assistant – Teaching since 2019
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2021
I was born in Houston, raised in Sugar Land, and have lived in Richmond for almost ten years. I am happily married with two sons.
Favorite Bible Story: Jonah and the Whale
Lily Shin
Teacher Assistant – Teaching since 2022
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2022
I am from Taiwan and lived in Taipei throughout my childhood. I can speak Mandarin Chinese and English. I am married with two kids.
Favorite Bible Story: Jesus feeds Thousands
Susan Yovich
Church Secretary/Preschool Chapel Leader
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2010
I was born in Southern Illinois and moved to Texas in 1981. I love children and music, as I studied Early Childhood Education in college and have been singing since high school (40+ years). I love seeing the joy and energy children express in singing songs about Jesus and their love for Gertie and chapel time!
Favorite Bible Story: The Birth of Jesus
Pastor Chuck Ridley
Senior Pastor
With Fishers of Men Lutheran Church since 2022
I was born and raised in Houston. I grew up in the Lutheran elementary school system and attended University of Houston for an engineering degree. I worked in Saudi Arabia for one year and have lived in St. Louis for my time at seminary (which included six months in Cambridge, UK). I received my Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. My wife, Stephanie, and I have been married since 2019. We have two boys; William was born in 2021 and Peter was born in 2023.
Favorite Bible Story: The raising of Lazarus
Karl Miller
Director of Family Ministry
With Fishers of Men Lutheran Church since 2024
I’ve been married for 39 years. I have three grown sons and four grandchildren. I’ve moved around a lot – Indiana, New York, Connecticut, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. Five years ago, God put upon my heart to go back to school. I attended Concordia Wisconsin University online and graduated from their Director of Christian Ministry program. This past summer I retired from my 40 year career in municipal government and received a call to serve as the Director of Family Ministry at Fishers of Men.
Favorite Bible Story: The Samaritan Woman in John 4
Tammy Wachsmann
Substitute Teacher – Teaching since 2024
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2024
I was born and raised in Houston. I know live in Richmond. and am a nurse by trade. I love to bowl with my husband and children, and I love to go camping.
Favorite Bible Story: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Alicia Tesanovich
Substitute Teacher – Teaching since 2024
With Little Fishers Preschool since 2024
I am from Iowa, where I was born and raised. I live with my husband, Spencer, our two daughters, Emberly and Aria, and our two dogs, Bolt and Ollie. We spend part of our time on an exotic animal ranch that is home to over 80 different species. Additionally, we have a WWII museum on the ranch, where visitors can drive tanks!
Favorite Bible Story: David & Goliath. It inspires me to be brave.