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 39 years, 25 of them as a teacher in the 3- and 4-year-old classrooms, and 14 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, plus many others!. She is married to Jerry, and they have two daughters and their spouses, Kaycee and Johnny, as well as Krystee and Casey. They also have seven grandsons, four granddogs, and a grandcat. She has 2 Shelties named Sophee and Sebastian. In her spare time, Bobbi enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, taking cruises with friends and family, watching NCSU and Carolina Hurricanes hockey, and having sleepovers with her grandkids.

My favorite thing about being a teacher is that I love going into the classrooms and hanging 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 addressing behavioral issues. Bobbie became a teacher because she 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 Mike have 2 grown sons, David and Stephen, three spoiled cats named Banta, Ava, and Benjamin, and a little dog named Raven. Along with a bearded dragon named Lizzy.

Favorite thing to do at school and after? Teaching 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 Teacher

Annmarie became a teacher because children are the future and she wants to help them grow.. They deserve to learn in a safe and welcoming environment. This is Annmarie’s second year teaching at WBPP. Her favorite thing about being a teacher is getting the chance to positively and upliftingly affect their lives. She is married to Tyler, and they have three children: James, Calvin, and Violet. They have a dog named 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 things to do at school are science and art.

Caylee Jones - 2 Year Teacher

This is Caylee’s third year at WBPP. She has extensive experience working with children of various ages. She has a son, Sebastian, and other family members, including her parents and twin brothers. Harry, Lily, Silah, Jaz, Libby, and Fluffy are her four-legged family members! Caylee became a teacher because she has always had a connection with kids and loves watching them grow into intelligent 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, read books, and do at-home karaoke nights!

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

Yasmine Loubiz- Young 2 Year Assistant

We are delighted to have Yasmine back at our preschool again this year! She loves working with children! Yasmine is married to Mouad, and they have a three-year-old daughter named Lilya. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to classical music, and meditating. She loves to watch Moroccan Soccer!

Tiffany Newton - Young 2 Teacher

This is Tiffany’s second year as a teacher here. WBPP is not new to her; she is a nanny to one of our preschool graduates! 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, as well as a childcare administrator. Her favorite aspect of being a teacher is witnessing children learn and discover the world around them. Tiffa.ny is the oldest of 4 siblings and has a total of 7 siblings, including stepsiblings. She is married and has two 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 is reading picture books and using 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!