Tricia Gillespie
Tricia Gillespie
Tricia Gillespie
3′ Preschool Teacher
tgillespie@friendschristian.org
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chapman University
Early Childhood Education, Santiago Canyon College
HOMETOWN
Placentia, CA
FCS ALUM
No
JOINED FRIENDS
2017
MY JOY
My family! When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me having fun with my three boys. We love spending our days together at the beach, playing in the pool, fishing in Mammoth, boating, paddleboarding at the lake and enjoying God’s beautiful creation!
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT FRIENDS
I love that I get to spend my day sharing my love of Jesus! It’s the best being able to teach little ones about Jesus and how much He loves us.
FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS
My classroom! I just love spending time in my classroom, creating and making special activities for my students.
FAVORITE FRIENDS TRADITION
One of my favorite Friends tradition is weekly Chapel. I love getting to hear praise & worship, along with all the children singing and dancing. I love listening to the chapel message and seeing all the children being celebrated for their accomplishments. It’s the best!!!
I also love “Meet the Teacher” day! As a teacher, and a FCS parent, it’s so nice to be able to visit the classroom with your child, meet their teacher and visit with friends/families in your child’s class. It’s a great way to calm first day nerves and such a nice start to the school year.
BEST TEACHING MOMENT
One of my favorite teaching moments was when a little friend I had never met and her mommy came down the hallway to my classroom door. Her mom said that her daughter, day after day, kept seeing kids coming down the hallway after school. Out of curiosity, her daughter wanted to come down the hall to see what everyone was doing? I had a little laugh, and told her that those were my previous students. They would come down the hallway after school to come say “hi” and give me a BIG hug.”
I just love that moment…it truly is the best getting to see my previous year families and students. They will always hold a special place in my heart!
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE (OR LIFE VERSE)
I have so many….I can’t pick just one!
One of my all time favorites is “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. I just love knowing that God is always in control.
Another favorite, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 It’s a great reminder that God is always with us.
I also love “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11. It so comforting to know that God wants the best for us.
BEST MEMORY AT FRIENDS
My best memory at Friends was the year my youngest son was on the same campus with me at the preschool. We would walk into school together, pass each other on the way to the playground, wave to each other at chapel. It’s a time I will always treasure! I’m looking forward to the day when he comes back to my campus during 5th grade, so we can share that special time together again.
OTHER ROLES PREVIOUSLY AT FRIENDS
Support Staff at LFPS