CASY Preschool | CASY Teachers & Staff

Ms. Michelle

Ms. Michelle began teaching at CASY Preschool in January of 2020 as one of the Extended Day and
Clubhouse teachers. She is an Arizona native currently achieving her Bachelor's degree in
Psychology from Arizona State University. Michelle earned her Associate's degree in Elementary
Education and in Arts from Scottsdale Community College while being a student athlete playing on their
volleyball team.
Her passion for teaching children began early and flourished while nannying and being a Behavioral
Therapist. Michelle loves being able to watch the children grow in her classroom through play and
mindful experiences.
Outside of the classroom she enjoys playing volleyball, spending time with friends and family, and being
outdoors.

Ms. Shelby

Twos, Naptime

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Ms. Shelby

Ms. Shelby has always loved working with children and has been so since she was a child herself! She
grew up teaching gymnastics to toddlers, working at an overnight summer camp, as well as teaching art
every Sunday. Ms. Shelby was born in California but has lived in Arizona almost her whole life, aside
from going away to Chicago for college.
Ms. Shelby began teaching at CASY Preschool in 2019 in our two’s program, where she enjoys leading
circle time, doing arts and crafts, dancing to music and working on movement with her students. She
loves to goof around and be silly with the kids as a fun way to introduce learning.
Outside of work Shelby has two dogs who are her like her children for the time being. Aside from taking
care of them, she enjoys crafting for herself as well as traveling and experiencing new places!

Ms. Suzie

Twos, Early Morning, Naptime

Ms. Suzie

Ms. Suzie has been a teacher at CASY Preschool since 2009, but really has been a part of our CASY family
for 20-years. Both Ms. Suzie’s daughter and granddaughter attended CASY. Ms. Suzie states, “I fell in
love with all the teachers because of their love and dedication to each and every child!”
Suzie loves watching the children grow from little babies into little grown-ups. She enjoys the look on
her students’ faces when their light bulbs turn on with comprehension! Mostly, Ms. Suzie appreciates
the students’ laughter and all the hugs she receives daily! Ms. Suzie so grateful to be a part each child’s
growth, development, to help promote their love of reading, learning, and coming to school!
Ms. Suzie’s hobbies include ballroom dancing, hiking, spending time her family and her dog!

Ms. Marissa

Mini Twos

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Ms. Marissa

Ms. Carmen

Twos, Extended day

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Ms. Carmen

Ms. Lizi

Twos

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Ms. Lizi

Ms. Lizi has a Journalism degree from the London College of Printing. After moving to the US in 2004 and
starting a family she trained as a Kindermusik instructor where she enjoyed teaching families the
benefits of brain boosting using a child’s natural instincts to listen to musical patterns.
Ms. Lizi has two children who both began as CASY students. When her son was in the 3s program she
joined the CASY team, this is now her 7th year and along with a joy for working with the kids, she
integrates music and rhythm to her class daily.
Outside of school Ms. Lizi loves to be with her family and puppy exploring parks and trails. She has a
passion for musical theater and is most likely to be singing while cleaning her home.

Ms. Kristen

Mini Twos

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Ms. Kristen

Ms. Michelle

Twos, Extended Day, Clubhouse

Ms. Michelle

Ms. Shelby

Twos, Naptime

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Ms. Shelby

Ms. Suzie

Twos, Early Morning, Naptime

Ms. Suzie

Ms. Marissa

Mini Twos

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Ms. Marissa

Ms. Cheryl

Cheryl Johnson is a native Floridian who moved to Scottsdale in the mid-80s. She is a graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Education. In addition to teaching in a Middle School setting (6-8th grade) she has worked with young children as a Cub Scout Den Leader and volunteered for many years at her children’s Elementary school.

Over the years, Ms. Cheryl has enjoyed attending workshops and conferences that help to keep her current in new trends and studies in Education!

Working with children is so rewarding, no matter the age! It is such a special thrill to watch as the “light goes on” for a young mind! Encouraging children to be excited about learning and encouraging their curiosity brings her joy and great satisfaction!

Cheryl enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, daughter in law and especially with her 3-year old granddaughter. She also enjoys the opportunity to meet up with friends for a movie, baseball game or a good meal! In her “free time” she enjoys reading, cooking/baking, movies, travel and some light gardening

Ms. Cheryl

Threes

Ms. Cheryl

Ms. Cheryl is a native Floridian who moved to Scottsdale in the mid-80s. She is a graduate of the
University of Florida’s College of Education. In addition to teaching in a Middle School setting (6th
-8
th
grade) she has worked with young children as a Cub Scout Den Leader and volunteered for many years
at her children’s Elementary school.
Over the years, Ms. Cheryl has enjoyed attending workshops and conferences that help to keep her
current in new trends and studies in Education.
Working with children is so rewarding, no matter the age! It is such a special thrill to watch as the “light
goes on” for a young mind! Encouraging children to be excited about learning and encouraging their
curiosity brings her joy and great satisfaction.
Cheryl enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, daughter in law and especially with her 3-year-old
granddaughter. She also enjoys the opportunity to meet up with friends for a movie, baseball game or a
good meal! In her “free time” she enjoys reading, cooking/baking, movies, travel, and some light
gardening!

Ms. Debbie

Debbie Koser is a valley native who has been teaching at CASY Preschool for 16-years. She took a two year break a few years ago to move to CT for her husband's job. While they enjoyed exploring the east coast, they are happy to be back in the valley. Debbie has a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business from NAU.

The majority of Ms. Debbie's time at CASY has been in the 3s program, but she has taught both 4s and Jr K. The fine arts curriculum at CASY is Debbie's favorite part of teaching at the school. She loves to see what the children create! She feels the seasons aren't the same unless you are making fun art projects to represent them! The plays and holiday sings are some of her other favorite things at CASY.

In her free time, Debbie loves to travel to visit her children, hike all the awesome trails around the valley, spend some time on the golf course, read great books and try her hand at new crafts.

Ms. Debbie

Threes, Early Morning

Ms. Debbie

Ms. Debbie is a valley native who has been teaching at CASY Preschool for 16-years. She took a two year
break a few years ago to move to CT for her husband's job. While they enjoyed exploring the east coast,
they are happy to be back in the valley. Debbie has a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business from
NAU.
The majority of Ms. Debbie's time at CASY has been in the 3s program, but she has taught both 4s and Jr
K. The fine arts curriculum at CASY is Debbie's favorite part of teaching at the school. She loves to see
what the children create! She feels the seasons aren't the same unless you are making fun art projects
to represent them! The plays and holiday sings are some of her other favorite things at CASY.
In her free time, Debbie loves to travel to visit her children, hike all the awesome trails around the
valley, spend some time on the golf course, read great books and try her hand at new crafts.

Ms. Marcie

Marcie Oulman is currently a 3’s teacher at CASY Preschool. She grew up in Rochester, MN but has lived in Scottsdale for the last 18 years. She has a teaching credential from Northern Arizona University and a minor in Spanish. She taught second grade for many years in Lawndale (California) School District before taking time off to raise her three beautiful children. She has since returned to teaching and has been a member of the CASY staff for seven wonderful years.

In her spare time Ms. Marcie loves to travel and experience new cultures and places. Her favorite activities include hiking, tennis, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Her passion is working with young children and making sure their first school experiences are filled with joy, love and laughter.

Ms. Marcie

Threes

Ms. Marcie

Ms. Marcie is currently a 3’s teacher at CASY Preschool. She grew up in Rochester, MN but has lived in
Scottsdale for the last 18 years. She has a teaching credential from Northern Arizona University and a
minor in Spanish. She taught second grade for many years in Lawndale (California) School District before
taking time off to raise her three beautiful children. She has since returned to teaching and has been a
member of the CASY staff for eight wonderful years.
In her spare time Ms. Marcie loves to travel and experience new cultures and places. Her favorite
activities include hiking, tennis, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Her
passion is working with young children and making sure their first school experiences are filled with joy,
love, and laughter.

Mrs. Myers

Threes

Mrs. Myers

Ruth Ann Myers settled in Scottsdale in the early ‘80’s after moving from the “East Coast”( Maine, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida)! She is a graduate of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia.

Her understanding of the need for preschool education became evident after her two sons were born and she found herself involved with creating “Mothers Morning Out” programs! Institutional early childhood programs were virtually non-existent at that time! It was a natural step to start working at CASY after its initial founding, and she’s been on the faculty ever since! Additionally, Mrs. Myers coauthored the creation of the Animaletters program, which CASY proudly continues to use in our current curriculum!

She remarks that she is always rewarded by opening children’s minds to knowledge! Each year brings new challenges and development! But the best part is how much fun it is to be in a creative classroom with young children excited to learn! When “ the light goes on” it is truly inspiring!

When not in the classroom, she spends most of her time at home with her husband and two dogs, and occasionally her two grandchildren! She enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring “the world of wines” with a wine group

Ms. Cheryl

Threes

Ms. Cheryl

Ms. Cheryl is a native Floridian who moved to Scottsdale in the mid-80s. She is a graduate of the
University of Florida’s College of Education. In addition to teaching in a Middle School setting (6th-8thgrade) she has worked with young children as a Cub Scout Den Leader and volunteered for many years
at her children’s Elementary school.
Over the years, Ms. Cheryl has enjoyed attending workshops and conferences that help to keep her
current in new trends and studies in Education.
Working with children is so rewarding, no matter the age! It is such a special thrill to watch as the “light
goes on” for a young mind! Encouraging children to be excited about learning and encouraging their
curiosity brings her joy and great satisfaction.
Cheryl enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, daughter in law and especially with her 3-year-old
granddaughter. She also enjoys the opportunity to meet up with friends for a movie, baseball game or a
good meal! In her “free time” she enjoys reading, cooking/baking, movies, travel, and some light
gardening!

Ms. Debbie

Threes, Early Morning

Ms. Debbie

Ms. Marcie

Threes

Ms. Marcie

Mrs. Myers

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