Nursery School Staff

 Vicki Compean has been the director of the preschool since 1999.  She earned her degree at Loyola-Marymount University.  She enjoys the company of her three children – April, Travis and Clint.  She likes gardening with April, reading and going to the movies.

Ann Barnes has been the assistant director since 1981.  Ann is a graduate of the University of Iowa, with a B.A. degree in elementary education and a minor in art. The younger of her two sons attended CUMCNS for two years. Before coming to CUMCNS, she taught at the elementary school level for ten years. Outside of preschool, she enjoys traveling and reading.

Shirley York has taught all sessions at CUMCNS since 1979.  She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in liberal studies with an early childhood emphasis.  She enjoys traveling with her husband and spending as much time as possible with her granddaughters and two daughters.

Colleen Whaling has taught all sessions at the nursery school since 1978. She received her undergraduate degree and teaching credential from Immaculate Heart College. Before coming to CUMCNS, she taught high school for seven years.  Her son and daughter attended CUMCNS. Colleen’s interests include travel, community service, theater and studying foreign languages and cultures.

Denise Lydon has taught all sessions since 1977.  Her liberal studies degree is from CSULB.  Denise’s hobbies are reading and many kinds of crafts especially painting and embroidery.

Jean Quilico has been a teacher at the nursery school since 1986.  She received her Early Childhood Certificate and A.A. degree from Santa Monica College.  Both her children attended CUMCNS.  Outside of school, Jean enjoys refurnishing furniture, gardening and playing bunko.

Robin Majick has taught at CUMCNS since 1992. She has a B.A. degree from CSULB. Her outside interests are activities related to her family.  Her son and daughter attended the nursery school and keep her very busy.

JoAnne Berry has been at the nursery school since 1990.  Her B.S. degree is from CSULB.    JoAnne’s son and two daughters attended nursery school.  She likes to go to the beach and spend time with her family.

Mary Ann Paul has been at the nursery school since 1985.  She attended Norwalk College in Connecticut, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges.  She likes to hike in the mountains and travel. Her greatest pleasure comes from spending time with her grandchildren.

April Compean has worked at the preschool since 2000.  She received her A.A. degree and Early Childhood Certificate from Orange Coast College.  She is an avid gardener with a yard to prove it!

Nancy Carroll has been at the nursery school since 2002. She is a member of CUMC. Nancy has three children.  She enjoys gardening and hunting for antiques. 

Leyla Wagner started at CUMCNS in 2005.  She has a B.A. degree from CSULB.  She is an active member of CUMC participating in Family Life, food closet and scrap booking.   Leyla has two children. The younger attended the nursery school pre-kindergarten program.

Theresa Shult has her B.S. from Midland Lutheran College.  She is busy keeping up with her two teen-age boys.  Theresa and her husband are very active at CUMC.  And, they are sponsors for the high school group.