Our trained and nurturing staff dedicate themselves to providing an open and creative environment where stimulating, appropriate learning- both planned and spontaneous-  occurs. Our staff are chosen both for their love of young children and their professional qualifications. Every staff member goes through a multi-step approval process and are carefully evaluated to ensure they are well-matched to deal with young children. Continuing educational opportunities and in-service training are important parts of the professional growth of the staff.

Director Pasi

Hello! I am Pasi Pillai and I love working with young children and feel so blessed that I get to work with God’s children. I was born and received my education in the Fiji Islands. I have also received my Early Childhood Diploma from Vanguard University in California. I have been married to my wonderful husband Harry for 36 years. We have two kids of our own, Angelica and Jesse. Angelica is an Occupational Therapist in southern California and Jesse works for NOAH. We as a family have attended Westgate Chapel as our home church for the past 30+ years. We are BLESSED. It is an HONOR to work with young children.

Teacher Ashley

Kindergarten Lead Teacher

We welcome Ashley Streit to Westgate Preschool & Kindergarten!

Teacher Chelsea

Lead Teacher

We welcome Chelsea Flanders to Westgate Preschool & Kindergarten!

Teacher Eli

Teacher Assistant

Teacher Greta

Teacher Assistant

We welcome Greta Twedt to Westgate Preschool!

Teacher Heather

Lead Teacher

We welcome Heather Aherns to Westgate Preschool!

Teacher Jennifer

Teacher Assistant

We welcome Jennifer Flint to Westgate Preschool!

Teacher JuJu

Lead Teacher

Teacher Lydia

Teacher Assistant

We welcome Lydia Moore to Westgate Preschool & Kindergarten!

Teacher Mimi

Lead Teacher

We welcome Mimi Pentecost to Westgate Preschool & Kindergarten!

Teacher Ronda

Pre-K Lead Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Hello and welcome to the Pond Room. My name is Ronda Tveit and my husband is Shad. We have four amazing children Nicholas, Josiah, Abby and Rebecca, all of which attended Westgate Preschool. I have been teaching preschool for the last 20+ years and this will be my 11th consecutive year here at Westgate Preschool. Our family has attended Westgate for the last 25 years and have been involved in Children’s ministries. I am really excited to see what God has for us as a class and I consider it a blessing to come alongside the families that have entrusted us to join in the journey of Play, Learn and Grow in Jesus.

Teacher Sheilah

Teacher Assistant

Hello! My name is Sheilah Bombita and I know God has me exactly where He wants me to be. I am beyond words to describe how thankful and blessed I feel for this privilege to be part of this wonderful church family and share the amazing love of Jesus with His precious little ones.

Teacher Tonia

Lead Teacher

My name is Tonia Dresher, I’ve been married for 27 years and have 3 kids. I enjoy riding motorcycle with my husband, hiking, and spending time with my family. I’ve been a preschool teacher at Westgate for 10 years and I love it. I enjoy their excitement in learning new things and watching how much they grow and change over the school year.

Teacher Viola

Teacher Assistant

We welcome back Viola Stepanchenko to Westgate Preschool & Kindergarten!