3s Lead Teacher

Administrative Director

Holly first got involved with FCP in 2005 when her son attended the 2’s program, then the 3’s the following year. Our own Mrs. Kelley was his teacher. She fell in love with the school and hoped she’d be able to be involved in the future. Her opportunity came in 2012 when she was offered a teaching assistant role in the 2’s class. She eagerly accepted and since that time has worked in every age group of the school.

Prior to her work at FCP, Holly worked as a Corporate Event Planner at Ford Motor Company from. She also spent many years working in various hotels in Sales and Catering.

1s Lead Teacher

4s Lead Teacher

Bonjour FCP families! I’m Jennifer Des Rivieres. I have been an assistant teacher here since 2020 helping out in all of the classes. I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan but have traveled to 35 of our other states. In 2015, I received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Oakland University and changed my career path to the job of my dreams. I have worked in other preschools and as a nanny since becoming a certified teacher. As a nanny of a former FCP graduate, I was introduced to the amazing staff here and then got to stay. I love to play and make learning fun. I am passionate about passing on a message of kindness and community in our school. I look forward to teaching and learning from our students.

2s Assistant Teacher

Tracy, a native of Grosse Pointe Park, joined the Franklin Community Preschool in 2014 after raising her two boys. Tracy is a graduate of Wayne State University where she earned her Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism.

Prior to joining the FCP family, Tracy spent her time volunteering through the Birmingham Public School system via Harland Elementary, Derby Middle School and Seaholm High School.

Tracy likes working within a play-based curriculum, where children are able to develop their self-confidence and ability to interact with others. She supports each child in their quest to reach their fullest potential.

3s Lead Teacher

4s Lead Teacher

3s Assistant Teacher

"Ms. Kelley" has been teaching children at Franklin Community Preschool since 2005. Prior to teaching her own class, Kelley volunteered in public and private preschool classrooms in the area.

Kelley graduated with majors in International Business and French from the College of Wooster (Wooster, Ohio). She managed corporate training programs and international special events. While working in the business world she attended Wayne State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.

Kelley’s teaching goal is for children to love coming to school and to keep them safe and happy. She feels it is very important that children enjoy school and look forward to coming each day. In her class, children will be exposed to many different educational experiences, with a focus on listening skills, social interaction, following directions and self-confidence.

2s Lead Teacher

Academic Director

Katie Rourke has been a preschool teacher at FCP since 2015 when she became the 2’s lead teacher and the director of academics. Prior to teaching preschool, Katie taught third grade in West Bloomfield for seven years. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Education from Michigan State University. She continued her education at Oakland University earning a Masters in Early Childhood Development.

Katie provides children with a positive introduction to learning in a classroom setting. Age-appropriate activities and materials help young children develop large and small muscle coordination, language skills, cooperation and invite them to engage in creative play situations. A daily routine that is predictable and consistent is followed. Each class time balances teacher and child initiated experiences through the careful selection of developmentally appropriate activities to make learning meaningful and joyful.