Meet Our Bright Beginnings Teachers
Julie Sahline
Director & 4-Day AM Teacher (3-Year-Olds)
I hold a degree in elementary education with a specialization in early childhood education and am licensed in Iowa to teach pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. Between public and private schools, I have over 25 years of experience. I love being a teacher because I enjoy making learning fun for others. I am a native Houstonian, so my favorite sports team is the Houston Astros. My husband and I reside in Johnston. We have two daughters in the almost-grown-and-flown stage of life.
Lucia Arreola
5-Day AM Teacher (4-Year-Olds)
My name is Lucia Arreola. I have been a substitute teacher in Iowa for the past couple of years, and I am so excited to have a group of students I will be able to see every day this school year. One of my passions is working with young students to help them learn and grow with compassion and faith. I am eager to meet the students and learn just as much from them as I hope they do from me. I went to the University of California, Irvine, am bilingual, and during High School and college, I worked as a teacher’s assistant.
Shauna Gilchrist
Parents Morning Out Teacher (2-Year-Olds)
I have 5 years of experience educating young children, and I especially love 2-year-olds. I went to DMACC. I am a mother of two. I believe in living life with purpose and passion. I love spending time with family and friends, shopping, and modeling. I also love journaling and planning trips.
Amber Seiberling
2-Day & 3-Day Teacher (3-Year-Olds)
I love teaching and want to become an elementary teacher. I enjoy teaching ASL, arts and crafts, math, and the Bible. I am a mom of two active boys and love spending time with them! In my spare time, I enjoy tapping into creative arts and my love of music.
