First Steps' Year of Firsts

21Jun, 2017

This past school year has been a year of firsts for First Steps Preschool: my first year teaching and directing the school, the first time we have re-branded the school since it opened, and the first year we have had a full teaching staff change. It is amazing to see what can happen when you let go of your fears and insecurities and give them over to God.

There are many things that I would not have had the opportunity to be a part of, if I had not become the director of this preschool. Reflecting on this, is encouragement enough to keep stepping out in faith and having confidence that God has a great and good plan for First Steps and the children who attend here.

The children who are graduating this year and moving on to kindergarten, have been wonderful to teach. Watching them develop a sense of confidence, build friendships, and grow into their own person over the past year has been a blessing to Mrs. Kathryn and me. As we close this school year, please pray for the children who attend. Pray that Mrs. Kathryn and I are effective in teaching, loving, and supporting the children and their families.


Spots are available for the three and four-year old classes. Please email Katie for further information at  or visit the First Steps web site: www.first-steps.net.

Posted by Katie Yakiwchuk

Katie has been a part of the SDBC family since 1995. She is passionate about teaching young children and navigating through life with their families. In 2015, she joined the SDBC staff as the Director of Children’s Ministry and in 2016, she transitioned to the role of Director of First Steps Preschool. Katie is married to David and together they have three children: Luke, Adam, and Natalie.

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