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

Sasha started off as a parent at FCP four years ago and quickly fell in love with the school. She is now the lead Ones teacher! She received her Masters in Elementary Education in 2012. Then went on to teach 1st/2nd grade for 5 years at a Montessori school before transitioning to a reading specialist for struggling readers. In 2016 she received “Teacher of the Year” which was such an incredible honor! She loves working with the littles and watching them grow, learn and explore the world around them.

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

Jeana earned her teaching credential at Cal Poly State University in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California. She taught elementary grades for 5 years in California before moving the Michigan in 2018. Her 2 children went to FCP and they both had a great experience. Jeana was so excited and honored to join the FCP team in 2023. She loves to make learning fun and she always wants kids to look forward to coming to school.

4s Lead Teacher

Chelsea started as a mom of 3 students who attended FCP.  She taught music for the preschool for 3 years prior to joining as a lead teacher in 2023!  

Chelsea graduated from WMU with a degree in Elementary Education and went on to receive her Master’s in Reading Education.  She taught Elementary School for 6 years and then chose to stay home when she had her daughter.  Coming back to education at FCP has been the best choice!

It is Chelsea’s goal to create a creative, engaging, play-based classroom that promotes a positive learning environment for all kiddos!

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.

4s Lead Teacher

Karen has been a preschool teacher for the past 15 years. She started teaching at FCP in 2024, following many years working in preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools. She feels lucky to have landed at FCP, which she considers to be a close-knit and nurturing community.  In addition to her classroom experience, Karen has worked as a nanny for several families in the Bloomfield Hills area. She is also the mother of three grown sons. 

Karen holds a degree in Psychology and Communication from the University of Michigan and earned her teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University. She believes that young children learn best through play, meaningful interactions with others, and hands-on exploration of materials. Karen’s primary goal as a teacher is to create a safe and welcoming classroom where every child feels valued and excited to learn.