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
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.
