Mrs. Erika Zambo
Kindergarten

Mrs. Melissa Loscheider
Instructional Aide

Hi! I'm Mrs. Della Croce! Welcome to our Kindergarten classroom, where everyone is encouraged to learn at their own speed. We love to learn by singing, dancing, and playing. Our learning is often hidden within games and activities, inspiring a love of learning in everyone.

From the time I was 10, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I loved helping others learn, and especially wanted it to be fun and engaging. I obtained my teaching degree through Central Missouri State University (now UCM) in 2001. I started teaching in a 5th-grade homeroom, teaching science to grades 5-8. After 6 years, I took a break to be a stay-at-home mom. After four years at home, I felt the need to return to the classroom! St. Francis needed preschool. And here I am! This will be my 13th year in preschool at St. Francis of Assisi. I enjoy attending as much professional development as possible, which helps me learn the latest methods and continue to grow as my best self.

My husband and I have two high school-aged children who graduated from St. Francis of Assisi. In our free time, we enjoy traveling, watching our children compete on their high school sports teams, and discovering new restaurants around St. Louis.

I always tell families that my children were at St. Francis of Assisi before I started working here. I loved it so much that I decided to take a job teaching here! St. Francis of Assisi is truly a community, helping one another grow in their faith.

Hi! I'm Mrs. Loscheider, and this is my second year working as an instructional aide at SFA. I enjoy working with the students to meet them where they are in their learning.

I have a degree in English writing and worked in marketing for 10 years before I was fortunate enough to stay at home with my kids. I've volunteered at SFA since my oldest child started here 11 years ago. I started substitute teaching after my son started SFA preschool and discovered how much I loved working with the students.

My husband and I have four kids. One is an SFA alum, and the other three currently attend SFA. We're usually busy with the kids' activities, but we enjoy playing board games in our free time.

As a mom, I knew that SFA teachers cared about their students. Working here has shown me how much all teachers and staff work together to help the students. Everyone wants the students to be their best!