Teachers
Mrs. Kelly Gumm – Preschool Director & Lead Teacher
Mrs. Gumm has 40 years of experience teaching preschool children and directing child care development centers, including 10 years at EJP. She and her husband, Russ, are graduates of MVNU. She has two children, a son who is a graduate of MVNU, and a daughter who is currently pursuing a degree in education from MVNU. When out of the classroom, Mrs. Gumm can be found enjoying time with her family, playing the piano and/or shopping.
Mrs. Annette Merki - Preschool Administrative Assistant and Classroom Aid
Miss Annette joined the EJP team in 2020 as a Substitute Teacher. She is now an Assistant teacher, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a lead preschool teacher. Annette and her husband, Dave, are both graduates of MVNC. She enjoys gardening and having fun with her 12 grandchildren.