Staff

STAFF

Allison Putney, Director
Allison is starting her first year of teaching and directing at IPS. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. In 2013 she also received an Early Childhood Education endorsement from Morningside College. She previously served at the Teacher Director at Osceola Head Start for the last 8 years. She lives with her husband Cody and their 3 children Blake, Blair and Boone in Indianola.

Jess King, Assistant Director
Jess is excited to continue in her role as the Assistant Director at Indianola Preschool. She and her husband, Lucas, live in Indianola with their four children. Before having the privilege of staying home with her children in their younger years, Jess worked with children as a Lead Teacher at Child Cares Services in Kansas City. Along with being an artist herself, Jess owns Weathered Joy Studios and offers art classes to local kids.

Kerry Stecker
Kerry Stecker is very happy to be starting her fifth year at IPS! She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in elementary education and a reading education endorsement. She has been a substitute teacher in the Indianola Community School District and a volunteer in her children's classrooms She is very passionate about education and making learning a fun experience. Kerry and her husband, Lin live in Indianola with their two sons Casey and Spencer

Becky Mays
Becky Mays will be starting her twelfth year with IPS. Prior to joining IPS, Becky was a substitute teacher and worked in a country school in Nebraska. She has also been a volunteer at Whittier for four years. Becky and her husband, Justin, live in Indianola, with their three children

Colleen Kuebler
Colleen is one of our child care teachers. She has held many positions here at IPS in her over 5 years of employment.

Mauricsa Merryfield
Maurisca is one of our child care teachers. This is her first year at IPS. She previously was an elementary teacher in the Indianola District for over 20 years.

Faith Hallam
Faith is the assistant in the Sun Class. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Early Child Education, and an Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement.
This is her first year at IPS!

Emily Bates
Emily will begin her third year teaching at IPS. Being an IPS alumni herself, Emily has a strong connection with the preschool. She is a graduate of UNI with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Emily has stayed at home with her children for the past 7 years and has been a substitute teacher the past year. She has also been on the IPS board for two years. Emily and her husband Jeff live in Indianola with their three children, Jase, Tyce, and Hayden.

Erin Sharp
Erin is excited to begin her 2nd year at IPS in the Orange Class! She is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Erin has stayed at home with her children for the past 7 years and has been a substitute associate for the Indianola Community School District the past two years. She was also a sub for IPS this past year. Erin and her husband Jay live in Indianola with their two children, Owen and Emory.

Shannon Zuck
Shannon Zuck will be leading the Moon class this year. Prior to this role she worked in the aftercare program and as an assistant teacher. She is in the process of finishing her degree in Early Childhood Development. Shannon lives in Indianola with her husband Jason and has three children, Christopher, Peyton, Zoey and one very special granddaughter Layla.

Melissa Curl
Melissa is the Assistant teacher in the Moon Class this year. Previously, Melissa has been a substitute teacher for IPS.