Early Childhood and Daycare Staff

Monica Perkins

GSRP Teacher

Mrs. Monica Perkins grew up in Coloma, MI.  She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She started working at Trinity Lutheran School in 2022 as the Daycare Director. Monica and her husband Josh have 3 boys, Grayson, Emmett and Archie. They enjoy camping, boating and cooking family meals together.

Ashleigh Hart

GSRP Associate Teacher

Ms. Hart graduated from Bridgman high school and has a CDA in preschool education. She is continuing her early childhood education. Ms. Hart and her fiance' Orion have two children and a cat named Pete. Ms. Hart enjoys traveling, being in nature, and spending time with family and friends. 

Jessica Machiniak

Daycare Director

Jessica Machiniak received her bachelor's degree in Elementary education from Western Michigan University and her master's degree in the same area from Marygrove College.  She has 11 years of teaching experience in early childhood classrooms.  Jessica and her husband, Chris, have two kids, Jake & Livi and three dogs.  They enjoy traveling, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.  

Support Staff

Mrs. Megan Jenks

Trinity Lutheran Office Manager

Mr. Mike Shembarger

Daycare Supervisor