PRESCHOOL STAFF
Mrs. Emily Ritchie
Childcare Center and Preschool Director
Joined the CFK Family: 2012
Birthday: January 21
Hi! My name is Emily Ritchie. My husband Joe and I have one son, Caleb, and a yellow lab named, Bentley. I have been attending St. Michael since I was born; I was baptized, confirmed, and married here. I am very excited to be a part of this great church and school and be able to see it grow more every day. I graduated from Delton Kellogg Schools in 2006 and received a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Elementary Education from Western Michigan University in 2011. I love to be around the kids every day and watch them grow both academically and spiritually. In my free time I love to be on the lake, spend time with my family, and travel to different places!
Mrs. Becky Mohler
Preschool Teacher
Room: Preschool
Joined the CFK Family:
Birthday: September 29
Hi! My name is Mrs. Mohler. My husband, Scott, and I have two boys Desmond and Reuben. I have my bachelor's in Elementary Education from WMU with an Early Childhood endorsement along with my Michigan Teachers Certification. While attending WMU, I worked at CFK. Upon completion of my degree, I was hired at St. Michaels to teach third grade and did so for two years. Then I moved to teaching the kindergarten class here at St. Michaels and taught for three years until my husband got a job in Grand Rapids and we had our son, Desmond. We relocated to Grand Rapids and I spent those years raising my sons and working at a daycare. It has been a blessing returning to St. Michael and teaching. My family enjoys going to WMU hockey games, playing outside, and watching movies together. In my class, we work together to prepare your child for Kindergarten. I look forward to helping your child grow socially, academically, and most importantly their faith in Christ.
Mrs. Tonja Jowett
Room: 5 day Preschool
Joined the CFK Family: 2018
Birthday: April 9
I live in Kalamazoo (Texas Township) with my husband Alan. We have two children, a son Keagan who goes to 12th Street Elementary, and a daughter Brittany. She is married to her husband Jesse, and they have a son Corbyn with another baby on the way. I like to spend time with my grandson, watching my son Keagan play soccer and I also enjoy doing crafts and crochet.
I have cared for children with all kinds of needs. I have had a home daycare in my home since 2010 and recently decided to come to work for Christ for Kids to get a new view in child development. I love to help children explore and grow!
Mrs. Jessica Lonc
Room: Preschool
Joined the CFK Family: October 2016
Birthday: March 22
My name is Jessica Lonc and I’ve been a part of the St. Michael family for many years. I started my teaching career in 2009 teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade here at St. Michael. I taught middle school for five years until my first child was born. I have also worked in the infant room for Christ for Kids and for the last several years I have been teaching preschool-age children for Bible Study Fellowship. I received my teaching degree in Elementary Education from WMU. My husband and I met in college and have been living in the Kalamazoo/Portage area since 2003. We were married in 2009 and have three children; Levi (born in 2014), Avalon (born in 2017), and Everly (born in 2019).
Mrs. Alicia Keinath
Room: Preschool
Joined the CFK Family: 2020
Birthday: November 8th
Hi! My name is Alicia Keinath and I’ve been a member of the St. Michael family for many years. My husband, Joey and I were married here at St. Michael Lutheran Church in 2011 and have two children Jack (born in 2013) and Madeline (born in 2015) who both attend school here at St. Michael. We are members at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paw Paw. My family enjoys spending time outdoors, attending sporting events, and watching movies!
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from WMU with an Early Childhood Endorsement. While completing my degree I had the opportunity to work in many different classroom settings. I look forward to spending time with the kids every day and watching them grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
