-MEET OUR STAFF-

Making The Playing Field Possible

Discover the Faces Behind Our Success: Meet Our Talented Team

ABBI KRUSE

Executive Director
All Locations

MICHELLE HENNER

Program Director
Midtown Location

Julie Knade, Site Director of East Location

JULIE KNADE

Site Director
East Side Location

TOM POPE

Board President

BETTY BERGQUIST

Vice President

RANDY RUPLINGER

Treasurer-CFO

MICHELLE HALL

Secretary
Family Representative

DAN CHERAMY

Development Owner,
Cheramy Story Arts & Marketing

MARY ANN DRESCHER

Member

PAULA MCKENZIE

Volunteer Representative

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Parent Representative

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Teacher Representative

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Parent Representative

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Teacher Representative

Our Teachers are Our Everything

Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the minds and futures of our society’s children. They are not just educators, but mentors, role models, and influencers who inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Taking care of our teachers is crucial because they are instrumental in providing quality education and fostering a positive learning environment. When teachers are supported and valued, they are more likely to be motivated, engaged, and effective in their teaching.

Here at The Playing Field, we take pride in how we treat our teachers.