Staff

Owner/Director
Established in 1997

Dawn Patterson - I am a mom of 3 great kids who are my pride and joy! I am blessed every day to have over 100 students to educate and love! Please feel free to give me a call if I can answer any questions about our academic program for young children or if you just simply want to share a memory of your child. As always, I pledge to give the best Early Childhood Education possible!

Administrative Assistant
Linda House -I have 3 children - Tracey, Robin, and David who are all grown and married. I have 4 grandchildren - Trevor, Tanner, Nick, and Noah, and 3 dogs. I have been with CP Prep since we opened in 2000. For the last 3 years, I have been teaching the Pre-K class. I recently obtained my Child Development Associate and Administration I for Young Children. I am looking forward to many more years here at CP Prep School.

1st - 2nd grade
Sheila Krenek - I began student teaching in Mesquite in 1999 and taught in the district for 6 1/2 years as a first grade teacher as well as a Title One/Reading Recovery Teacher.  I have been married for 8 years and have 2 children, Eden and Max.  I stayed home to raise my children for three years and now am happy to be at CP Prep.  I love the kids here and the faculty is wonderful!

 
Kindergarten
Tracey Trout - I have been teaching at CP Prep for 10 years. I am married to Terry and have 2 step-daughters named Katelyn and Megan. I live in Forney with my family and 2 dogs. I enjoy teaching and changing my students' lives by teaching them how to read. It's a very rewarding, tough, miraculous, and amazing job!



Pre - K
April Raymond -I am the mom of one son, Jeffrey, who is 8 years old. I started working at CP Prep in 2004 when my son was in Pre-K here. Recently, I obtained my Child Development Associate and am continuing my education for a teaching degree. I have really enjoyed teaching children. It has been a joy getting to know each and every one of my children in class. We are having a great year!

Instructional Aide
Ruby Wester - After being in the “Corporate World” for over 25 years, I retired to keep my granddaughter. She started CP Prep at the age of 2. In August of 2006, I became employed as an assistant to Ms. House in the Pre-K class because I love working with children. It is rewarding to see them learn and grow and enrich their minds with the teaching program at CP Prep.

Pre - K 
Sheronda Runnels - I am a wife and mother of one. I have been in education for seven years. I started out as a reading teacher and have recently obtained my Child Development Associate Degree. I have a love for children and arts and my goal is to become a Kindergarten teacher. My overall goal in life is to touch the lives and hearts of everyone I meet.



Instructional Aide
Kassadi Matthews - I recently got married and have 1 child.  I love working with kids and am attending Eastfield College to obtain my CDA.  Then, I will continue my education in Early Childhood.

Early Childhood 3
Tara O'Neale  - I am a single mother of 2 wonderful children, a 6 year old boy and a 7 year old girl.  I am a very active mother.  I sit on the PTA board and I have a girl scout troop of 16 girls.  I am currently attending the University of North Texas to obtain my teaching degree.  I look forward to helping your children learn and grow this year.

Instructional Aide
Cheryl McDanial - I'm a single mother of a wonderful 3 year old son named Caden.  I love to work with kids and I am pursuing a degree in the teaching field. 


Early Childhood 2 
Sherri Carter - I was born and raised in Dallas. I have been married for almost 27 years. My daughter is 26 and attending nursing school. My son is 21 and has been playing college football for the past 2 years. I have a wonderful granddaughter who is 5 years old and attends CP Prep School. I have recently obtained my Child Development Associate and am continuing my education for certification. I have always had a love for children and that has lead me to teaching.



Instructional Aide
Kayleigh Buchtel - I am 18 years old and am currently attending Eastfield College.  I am only working on my basics right now, but within the next year, I plan on transferring to the University of North Texas to major in education.  My goal is to become an elementary school teacher.  Working with your children here at CP Prep helps me get closer to my goal each and every day.



PE
Zachary - I am 20 years young and am attending Eastfield College to acquire my Associates Degree in Science.  The knowledge of sports is a great hobby of mine that I wish to turn into a career.  My goal is to receive my Master's Degree in Kinesiology.  Working with kids will help me get there!