Our Staff

 
 

Misa Anderson - Director

manderson@wpcslc.org

Kim Plute - Administrative Assistant

kimplute@wpcslc.org

 
 

Emilie Johansen - Yellow Room

Hi, my name is Emilie Johansen. I was born and raised in Salt Lake not far from WPP. I have four children, three boys and one girl ages 10-18. My kids keep me pretty busy with all their sports and activities, but if I do get some free time I enjoy reading, going to lunch, watching TV and hiking. I started subbing at Wasatch when my youngest was in the green room. I was thrilled to be able to start teaching after he went to elementary. Preschool age children and their emerging minds is a unique and special time in life and I feel lucky to be part of that journey. 

Heather Compton - Yellow Room

I grew up in this neighborhood and now raise my family here. I have two boys at the U of U, who both attended Wasatch Preschool when they were young. I love being with little children and I also love arranging flowers at Jolley’s in my spare time. I love this wonderful community that we live in.

Stacy Gorseth - Red Room

I grew up in the Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho area. I went to college at Boise State University and moved to Idaho falls after with my husband Terry. I taught for 5 years in Idaho and then for 4 more in Utah. Shortly after having my 2nd child, I decided to stay home with them until they started school! They are now both going to be in school this fall…and so am I! I’m looking forward to teaching again and to be a part of Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool!

Will Anderson - Red Room

I am from New York and moved to Utah in 2022. Ms. Misa is my mom. Growing up, I spent a lot of time helping out in her classroom. I am a college student at SLCC. I am studying Biology in hope of one day becoming a veterinarian. I love horses and would like to specialize in Equine Science. However, I really love working with kids so that pathway may change. In my spare time, I like to build and collect Legos. I have three pets that I love: my dog, Wink; my cat, Nemo; and my bearded dragon, Tigger.

Mindy Kaiser - Blue Room

This is my 2nd year here at WPP! I have been working as a preschool teacher for the last 9 years, and enjoy watching as children grow each year! I live here in Sugarhouse with my husband, 4 kids, and two dogs. I love to run, bake, travel and try different DIY projects.

Tammy Freed - Blue Room

I’m a proud mother of 5 children, grandmother of 6 and I also have a dog named Berkely! I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. I miss the green of the east and the flashing lights of Lightning bugs! I’ve been teaching in schools for over 24 years and have loved every minute of it! I love exploring life and education with the children in my class and love adding science experiments to my lessons each week as we explore education hands on. I’m all about using all of our 5 senses! I love being in nature, gardening, reading, art, treasure hunting (thrift store) and traveling. I look forward to meeting you and your child and look forward to a growing, fun learning year!

Melissa DiPietro - Green Room

Hi my name is Melissa DiPietro. This is my Fifth year at WPP. I love working with 2 and 3 year-olds! They are full is so much curiosity and often eager to learn! I’m originally from Massachusetts and moved out to Salt Lake City in August 2021. I worked at a preschool in Massachusetts for three years working with toddlers. I went to Salem State University and received a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children and also nanny and babysit as well!

Grace Kaiser - Green Room

My name is Grace. I am a very crafty person. I love anything I can be creative with, my newest hobby is knitting. I love listening to music and collecting vinyl records. I have been working in childcare for 3 years, and this is my second year at WPP.

Sarah Weilenmann-Flores - Orange Room

This is my seventh year working in Early Childhood. I absolutely love teaching toddlers! My husband and I have three daughters, three dogs and a bearded dragon. I love spending time with my family and friends, baking, watching movies and camping.

Diyora Temirova - Orange Room

Hi! I’m Miss Diyora (or Miss D). This is my second year at WPP, and my first year teaching in the Orange Room. I’m originally from Memphis, TN, but followed my family our here last year after finishing college. I majored in philosophy on the pre-law track, and I love anything humanities-related. Music is a huge part of my life, and I play a few different instrument- you might see me bring them in for circle times and performances! Before teaching preschool, I was a private nanny and a tutor for several years. In my free time, I’m usually playing music, learning new languages, and snuggly with my dog Wink.

Kathy Orme - Storyteller/Floater

Kathy Orme is our Storyteller and floater. She started at WPP several years ago as a substitute at the urging of a long-time friend and neighbor, who was teaching at WPP at the time.

Kathy loves the close-knit, wonderful, dedicated group of teachers and staff whom she has learned so much from and is still learning from.

Kathy studied Art at the University of Utah, is married, the mother of four wonderful grown children and eleven grandchildren. She loves skiing, swimming, hiking, painting and hanging out with her family.

Vangie Featherstone - Floater Extraordinaire

Hey! I’m Vangie and I was born and raised here in the Sugarhouse area. I just graduated form Highland High this past May and earned a certificate in Early Childhood Education. I worked at a daycare for 2.5 years and am so excited to now work here at WPP.

In my fee time I enjoy playing flute, and piano, reading, crocheting, and taking naps.