Our professional staff consists of a director/lead teacher, preschool teacher, and teacher assistant who have made teaching young children their life’s work. In addition, the preschool employs college students who assist in each session under the direction of the adult staff. These favorable staffing levels mean the children get lots of individual attention during their time at Grinnell College Preschool.
Preschool Director and Lead Teacher
Taylor Marsho is the director and lead teacher at Grinnell College Preschool. After being raised in Grinnell, she graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with undergraduate degrees in early childhood and elementary education. Taylor later returned and completed her master’s degree at UNI in elementary education. Before beginning with the Grinnell College Preschool, she taught kindergarten in the public schools for seven years.
Taylor’s husband, Peter, works at Family Dentistry in Grinnell. Together they have three lively boys. In their free time, they love taking walks to get coffee and donuts, visiting all of Grinnell’s wonderful parks, traveling to the beach, and trying new restaurants. She also enjoys reading, visiting national parks, listening to music, and spending time with her friends that live all over the country.
Taylor says that her favorite part about teaching young children is “watching them discover new things in the world around them. I am always inspired by their joy for life and learning!
“I’m so excited for another great year learning alongside you all!"
Teacher
Morgan is a teacher at Grinnell College Preschool. A native of Grinnell, Morgan earned her bachelor's degrees in early childhood education and elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa. She also holds a master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Prior to her time at Grinnell College Preschool, Morgan spent 8 years in public education where she taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade, and kindergarten.
Morgan lives just outside of Grinnell with her husband, Joe, and their beloved golden retriever, Hazel. Together, they enjoy golfing, gardening, and cooking. In her free time, Morgan also loves traveling, perfecting cookie recipes, reading on her front porch, and spending time with friends and family.
Her favorite part about teaching young children is fostering an environment that promotes curiosity. "I love when students ask questions and work to make sense of their surroundings!"
Teacher Assistant
Farrah is the teacher assistant for the preschool. She was born in Offerle, Kansas, and then moved to Centerville, Iowa, in elementary school. She graduated from Central College with an undergraduate degree in elementary education and a minor in mathematics. She later earned a reading endorsement and her master’s degree in elementary education from Viterbo University. Before beginning with Grinnell College Preschool, Farrah taught various grades from third-sixth and was an instructional coach for 20 years.
Farrah’s husband, Brent, is CEO at Key Cooperative. Farrah and Brent have three daughters who keep them very busy. In their free time, they are usually found at a sporting event for one of the daughters. Farrah also enjoys reading, playing games, and spending time with family and friends.
Farrah’s favorite part of teaching is getting to witness the excitement for learning and watching how much each student grows throughout the year.
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