Lori Maxwell - Director

Miss Lori started working at CEC in 2008. She has served as a substitute, Spanish Enrichment teacher, Administrative Assistant  and Assistant Director. Lori graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Elementary Education and taught Kindergarten - 3rd Grade in Palm Beach County. She also holds a Florida Director's VPK Credential. Lori is a member of and grew up attending St. Peter's United Methodist Church since the age of 4. She resides in Wellington with her husband Walt and their two children Regan and Giles.    

Email: lmaxwell@stpeters-umc.org

Traci Picknell -  Assistant Director

Miss Traci began working as a teacher at St. Peter's CEC in 1999 after her youngest child graduated from the Yellow Room. Traci graduated from the University of Toledo with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught in the public school system in Ohio before moving to Florida. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Chris, and has three children, Tarah, Anthony and Kelsey, son-in-law, Michael and two grandchildren, Camden and Peyton. She has been a member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church since 1997. Traci enjoys spending time with her family, reading and being out in the sunshine!

Email: tpicknell@stpeters-umc.org

Mandi Hill - Administrative Assistant / Curriculum Coordinator / VPK Coordinator

Miss Mandi has worked at CEC since 2009. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught Kindergarten for the School District of Palm Beach County before becoming a Stay at Home Mom for 5 years. Mandi was our initial VPK teacher in the summer of 2009 and 2010 and has also worked as the Spanish Enrichment teacher. She is married to her husband Steve and they have 3 daughters, Avery, Kylah and Teagan, who are all CEC Alumni! 

Email: mhill@stpeters-umc.org

Marjorie Tambln - RAINBOW  ROOM (2 1/2's) Teacher 

Marjorie joined the CEC as a substitute in 2021.  She is a Florida native who earned her Associate's degree in Education from Palm Beach State College. Marjorie is married and has four children, Jacob, Emma, Amie and Emrie who is a CEC alumni.  She also has a new grandaughter, Everleigh. She has a special place in her heart for the 2 1/2 year olds and is excited to be the Rainbow Room teacher. 

Damaris Batista - RAINBOW  ROOM (2 1/2's) Assistant

Damaris has been working with our 2 1/2 year olds since 2005.  She has three older children who are all CEC Alumni.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her grandchildren, gardening, going to the beach, shopping, reading and exercising.  

Samantha Mitchell - BLUE ROOM (3's) Teacher

Sam was born in Ft. Lauderdale and grew up and spent most of her llfe in Ohio. She is married to her husband, Mike and has two daughters, Sophia and Adalynn.  Sam recently received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from PBSC and is currently pursuing her Bachelors degree at Florida International University. Prior to joining St. Peter's Samantha worked in the hospitality industry and spent many years managing a local restaurant, Bonefish Mac's.

Katie Hammack - BLUE ROOM (3's) Assistant

Katie was born and raised in the Wellington area. She attended St. Peter's CEC, Sunday church services and was active in the Youth Group while growing up.  Katie joined our CEC family in 2016 as a 3 year old assistant, but has worked with children for 13 years.  She has her Associates Degree from Palm Beach State College.  In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, relaxing, and playing pool and softball.

Jennifer Metz - RED ROOM (3's) Teacher

Miss Jen has been part of the CEC family for over 12 years, as a parent, PSF head chair and as a teacher.  Prior to joining St. Peter's Miss Jen worked in the corporate banking world and held several licenses and professional designations. She earned her degree from Palm Beach State College, with a strong focus in early childhood education. Miss Jenn spends much of her time on the pool deck with her husband, watching their children compete for the Wellington Wahoos Swim Team. She also enjoys traveling and home projects.

Jessica Allen - RED ROOM (3's) Assistant

Jessica has been working at the CEC since 2017.  She grew up in Indiana , Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan before moving to South Florida in 2006.  Jessica is married to her husband Jeff and they have two sons whom are both CEC alumni!  In her free time, Jessica enjoys taking her boys to the beach or the pool and taking family bike rides.  

Christina Yacaman - YELLOW ROOM (3's) Teacher / SPANISH

Christina started working at CEC in 2020 as our Spanish teacher.  Christina graduated from FAU with an Elementary Education degree.  She has previously taught Kindergarten and 1st grade for the Palm Beach County School District.  Christina fell in love with St. Peter's when her oldest daughter attended the CEC and both of her daughters, Ava and Sophia, are CEC alumni.  She is married and resides in Wellington.  Currently, she is pursuing her degree through FSU in Speech Language Pathology.

Liz Prince - YELLOW ROOM (3's) Assistant

Miss Liz grew up in South Florida before relocating to North Florida to go to college where she met and married her husband. In 2014 they relocated to Wellington and became drawn to the children’s programs at St. Peters UMC. Her two youngest attended CEC before she joined the staff in the fall of 2021. Liz has a Bachelor Degree from FAU. 

  
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Ashley Curley - YELLOW ROOM (VPK) Teacher

Ashley joined the CEC in 2019 as a Lunch Bunch teacher and a substitute.  She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. She taught ESE (Exceptional Student Education) for the School District of Palm Beach County before spending five years as stay at home mom. Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, Natalie, who is a CEC alumni.

Inez Feurich - YELLOW ROOM (VPK) Assistant
Inez is the Teacher's Assistant on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.  .She joined our CEC family in 2010.  Inez was born in the Netherlands and moved to the United States in 1994.  She is married to her husband Alen and has 3 children.  She enjoys spending time with her children when they come home from college, bike rides, reading and watching HGTV.

Claudia  - ORANGE ROOM (VPK) Teacher

Claudia joined St Peter’s CEC as a substitute in 2021 and has now joined our staff as a VPK teacher. She grew up on Long Island, NY and graduated with a Maters degree in Education. Claudia lives with her wonderful fiancé and two daughters who both attended the CEC. She decided to join St Peter’s CEC because of our dedication to educating tomorrow’s future while fostering the love of Jesus.

Sadie Griffin - ORANGE ROOM (VPK) Assistant

Sadie is a 3rd generation Floridian raising 3 daughters here in Wellington. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and earned her Master’s Degree at Auburn University. All of her children have attended St. Peter’s CEC. Sadie was previously active as a parent in the Parent-Staff Fellowship and is glad to now be a part of the staff of the CEC. 

Debbie DeLong - GREEN ROOM (VPK) Teacher

Debbie came to work at St. Peter's in 1986 working in various positions and enjoys teaching in the Green Room.  She is married to her husband, Bill, and just celebrated 45 years of marriage. She is the proud mom of two daughters, Jennifer and Tara and a beautiful grandson, Jonathan.  Debbie's outside interests include gardening and oil painting.

Jeanette Ingram - GREEN ROOM (VPK) Assistant

Jeanette has been at CEC since 2003.  Jeanette graduated from the Schoevers Institute in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She moved to the United States from Germany in 1996 to start her family while working as an international flight attendant.  She is married to her husband Bill and has two children, Fabiana and Jared whom are both CEC alumni.  Jeanette enjoys traveling, gardening and reading in her spare time.

Jennifer M'Sadoques - PINK ROOM (VPK) Teacher

Miss Jennifer joined the CEC staff in 2018 when her son was attending.  She has 15 years of teaching experience and holds a Masters degree in Education. She was born in Connecticut and relocated to Florida in 2015.  She resides in Wellington with her husband Mike and their two children, Olivia and Ryan. She and her family attend Christ Fellowship in Royal Palm. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and loves the beach.

Stella Thompson - PINK ROOM (VPK) Assistant

Stella joined the CEC family in 2015 as a substitute teacher before becoming the Teacher's Assistant in the Blue Room.  Stella volunteered at CEC in many different capactities including co-forming our PSF organization in 2008.  She is married and has two sons who are both CEC Alumni!  In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach and traveling both locally and internationally to explore different cultures.

Jennifer Boursiquot - PURPLE ROOM (VPK) Teacher

Miss Jennifer joined CEC in July 2017 as one of our 3 year old teachers. Jennifer graduated from Palm Beach State College with an Associate in Science Degree in Interior Design Technology. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, she enjoys beach combing for sea glass, exploring parks and camping with her husband, Steve, and their two daughters, Madelyn and Abigail. With a passion for arts, crafting and educational adventures, she also leads a Girl Scout Troop.

Alex Garcia - PURPLE ROOM (VPK) Assistant

Alex was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to the United Stated in 1997.  Alex graduated from a Colombia college with a degree in architectural drafting and interior design and then continued her education at Palm Beach State College once moving here.  She worked at Good Shepard preschool for 5 years before joining us at the CEC.  She is married and has two children, Lucas and Brianna.  Alex has a passion for the Arts and enjoys working with children!

Jenn Morgan - MUSIC & BIBLE

Jenn was raised in Michigan and moved to Florida in 2015.  She has a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts and has extensive experience in the field of music, theater and dance,  Jen started attending St. Peter's UMC and loved it so much that she seized the opportunity to join the Church Staff.   Since joining the St. Peter's staff in March of 2018, she has taken on many roles.  Fortunately, she loves each and every one!  Jenn serves as the Music and Bible teacher at the CEC, Coordinator of Fine Arts and Multi-Media and Praise Band Worship Leader.  Jenn believes it is a true blessing to have a job in a faith-filled environment that allows her to combine all of the things she loves into one job!