We have a loving staff committed to the development of our kids

Bobbi Cross - Director

Bobbi Cross is a graduate of Western Boulevard Presbyterian Kindergarten (as it was known then). She attended Elon College and NCSU. She has worked at the Preschool for 38 years, 25 of them being a teacher in the 3 and 4 year old classrooms, 13 as Director. Bobbi has training in behavioral issues, the strong willed child, the Second Step Violence and Anger Management program,, Conscious Discipline, and the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. She is married to Jerry and they have 2 daughters - Kaycee and Krystee, 4 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 4 granddogs and a grandcat. She also has 2 Shelties named Sophee and Sebastian. In her spare time, Bobbi loves spending time with the family, going to the beach,, watching NCSU and Carolina Hurricanes hockey, and having sleepovers with her grandkids

My favorite thing about being a teacher - I love to go into the classrooms and hang out with the kids!

Bobbie Reese - 4 Year-Old-Teacher

Bobbie Reese has been a teacher at the Preschool for 20 years and has taught in each of the age groups. She integrates education iin the classroom along with fun. She loves to bring messy art into the classroom along with the messiest science experiments you can imagine! She has training in Conscious Discipline, the Strong Willed Child, and behavioral issues.. Bobbie became a teacher because whe loves teaching and gets to shape little minds. When she isn’t at preschool, Bobbie loves to read, and go shopping. . She and her husband have 2 grown sons, David and Stephen, several spoiled 4 legged children named Ava and Benjamin,. along with a bearded dragon named Lizzy.

Favorite thing to do at school and after? Teach and going to lunch with friends!

Adrienne Adams- 3 Year-Old-Teacher

. Adrienne is a graduate of ECU with a Master of Arts in Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Anthropology. She is married to Colby and they have a son, Theo. When she’s not at school, she likes to wrap up in a blanket, eat snacks, watch Netflex, and take naps. She is an introvert and feels a little sjy during 1st meetings but is looking forward to a great school year. She became a teacher to be a safe space in which students can grow into their best selves, the same way her favorite teachers did for her.

My favorite thing to do at school - Plan themed uinits, read stories aloud, and sing whole-brain learning songs.

.Annmarie Lutz 3-Year-Old Assistant

Annmarie became a teacher because children are the future. She wants to help them grow. They deserve to learn in a safe and welcoming environment. Her favorite thing about being a teacher is getting the chance to effect their lives in a positive and uplifting way. She is married to Tyler and they have 3 children - James, Calvin and Violet. They have a dog names Bailey. When Annmarie isn’t at school, she is a youth lacrosse coach. She also loves crafts! She is so excited about this school year!

My favorite thing to do at school - science and art.

Caylee Jones - 2 Year Teacher

This is Caylee’s second year at WBPP. She has a lot of experience working with children of different ages. She has a son, Sebastian and other family members who include her parents, and twin brothers.. Harry, Lily, Silah, Jaz, Libby and Fluffy are her 4 legged family members! Caylee became a teacher because she has always had a conection with kids and loves watching them grow into smart individuals. Caylee’s favorite thing about being a teacher is the personal connections with the kids.. When Caylee isn’t at preschool, she loves to hang out with Sebastian, paint, reading books and doing at home karaoke nights!

My favorite thing to do at school - CRAFTS!!!

Brianna Dobbin - 2 Year Assistant

Tiffany Newton - Young 2 Teacher

This is Tiffany’s first year here as a teacher. WBPP is not new to her, she is a nanny to one of our preschoolers! Teachers run in Tiffany’s family - her grandmother and grandfather were teachers and pastors and she followed in their footsteps. Teaching is her passion - she has been an infant/toddler teacher and a childcare administrator. Her favorite thing about being a teacher is seeing children learn and discover the world around them. Tiffa.ny is the oldest of 4 siblings and has a total of7 siblings including stepsiblings. She is married and has 2 four legged children named Stella and Xena.. When Tiffany isn’t at preschool, she loves to do crafts, bake and anything from coloring to crocheting..

My favorite thing to do at preschool - read picture books and have puppets!

Elena Vegso - Young 2 Teacher

.This is Elena’s first year teaching at our preschool.. When she is not at preschool, she likes to do photography, film/darkroom, paint, read, and yoga.. She loves App State! More info to come!