Katie Chang, Teacher
Mrs. Chang is excited to join Redeemer Day School this year. This is her first year at RDS. She has spent the last 7 years raising her family. She has over 5 years of teaching experiences in both elementary and preschool settings.
Mrs. Chang is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. She is actively involved in church activities and helping out with Sunday school and Bible camp. During her free time, she loves to spend time with family, exercising, cooking, reading, and playing the piano. One of her favorite verse is Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” Mrs. Chang is looking forward to working with children and helping them grow socially, physically, and spiritually in God.
Education and Professional Experience:
*Bachelor of Science- Major- Interdisciplinary Studies; Minor – Early Childhood; Health from
University of North Texas – 2000
3rd grade, 2nd grade, Computer Technologist Teacher at Tom W. Field Elementary in Dallas –
2005-2008
Preschool 2’s class at Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano – 2011-2012
Martha Gessick, Teaching Assistant
After a long career in office administration, she enjoys working part-time and attending many church related activities, reading, going to the movies, traveling, walking, volunteering at RPC and spending time with her family and friends. She’s a proud, native Texan who’s a sports enthusiast and enjoys watching her favorite teams, the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks.
Education and Professional Experience:
Whitesboro High School, 1960
College Courses in Texas and Johnson City, Tennessee
Krista Kruckeberg, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Kruckeberg (Mrs. K) joined RDS in 2016. She has worked with kids of all ages. Ranging from a day care where she watched over infants, all the way up to being a Youth Group leader for 10 years. She enjoys helping children of all ages to learn more about Christ and how much He loves them.
Mrs. K has been married to her husband Aaron, for almost 8 years. They have two beautiful little girls. Mrs. K and her family are members at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Mrs. K met her husband at Trinity while both participating in the College and Career class.
During her free time, Mrs. K loves to spend time with her family. She also loves to paint and draw. Anything crafty is what Mrs. K likes. She also loves to shop. Any shopping.
Associates of Arts Degree, Collin College, 2009
Nursery coordinator for 5 years (Plano, TX) Care giver for 2 years at Lucas Kids Ranch (Lucas, TX)
Care giver for 2 years at AlphaBEST (Frisco, TX)
Resource/Inclusion, McNeil Elementary, 2005-2006