Meet our staff

Barbara Zweifel

Barbara Zweifel

Director

Hello, I am Barbara Zweifel and I am the Director for Prince of Peace Preschool & Kindergarten. I have taught preschool for many years and have been a director for 13 years at both secular and church schools. I live in Murrieta with my husband and 11 year old granddaughter who spends weekends with us. Email address: Barbara@princeofpeacepreschool.com

Hope Gonzales

Hope Gonzales

Asst. Administrator & Kindergarten Teacher

I have had the pleasure to work in the Child Development field for the last 13 years. I have a Bachelors in Social Science with a Minor in Child Development. I live in Murrieta with my husband Mike who I share with the Marines Corps. We have 3 kids Jr 16, Taylor 13, & Adrian 6 (who attended POP) and 3 awsome dogs. I feel blessed to be part of your child's first school experience. Email address: Hope@princeofpeacepreschool.com

Noelle Sire

Noelle Sire

Before and After School Lead PM Teacher

I am so happy to be teaching at Prince of Peace Preschool. I have an AA in Child Development from Saddleback College which is located in Orange County where I'm originally from. I also have a BA in Liberal Studies with an Art minor from Concordia University. Furthermore, I have a Preliminary Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential in Elementary Education. I enjoy teaching and I'm looking forward to a great year! Email address:

Sharon Doak

Sharon Doak

Love Lead Teacher

I am excited that I have been given the privilege of teaching young children here at Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool. I have been in early childhood field on and off for 24 years. I have attended Mount San Jacinto Community College and have a teachers permit. I most recently worked at MSJC Child Development Center for 7 years. My husband Joe and I have been married 28 years and blessed with 3 children Josh, Jon, and Shannon. Two of our children have graduated and the last will graduate 2011. We are active members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church as well as in the valley. I consider it an honor to be able to teach children about the love that God has for them. Email address: sharon@princeofpeacepreschool.com

Teresa Cote

Teresa Cote

Love Teacher Asst.

I live in Hemet with my husband Bill and our daughter Rebecca. We found out church home at St. Johns Lutheran Church were Rebecca has thrived in Lutheran School since preschool. I have a associate's degree in business and I am currently working towards my teaching certificate. I worked several years at Trinity Lutheran Preschool and I am looking forward to many more happy years caring for the children at POP. Email address:

Tricia Cripe

Tricia Cripe

Hope Lead Teacher

I am a lead teacher here at Prince of Peace Preschool. This is also our home church where I have been a member for over 10 years and this is were our girls were baptized. Our church is very important to our family. I have worked in a preschool center for over 3 years and at home with children for 5 years. I look forward to teaching each and every child. Email address: tricia@princeofpeacepreschool.com

Elaine Ohayon

Elaine Ohayon

Closing Supervisor

I have been in education for nine years now and have my Early Childhood education Certificate and AA degree. My husband Elias and I have been married for 22 years and have 3 grown children Michelle, Randy, Eddie. I also have 2 dogs. We moved to Hemet in 2006 to be close to family. I truly love teaching preschool; it is not only an honor to teach but also a blessing to serve the Lord in this capacity. Email address:

Patti Malcom

Patti Malcom

Faith PM Teacher

I am very excited to be teaching here at Prince of Peace Preschool. I have taken and am currently taking classes to further my education in Child Development. I have 2 children Jonathan and Samantha. I also have one grandson named Zachary. I have lived in Hemet for just about 5 years before I lived in Moreno Valley. Email address:

Melanie Samples

Melanie Samples

Faith Lead Teacher

I feel very blessed to be one of the Pre-K teachers here at POP. I currently hold a Bachelors Degree in education with a minor in human development from Cal Baptist University. I love teaching and have been in the field for nearly 10 years. I currently live in Murrieta with my husband, Matthew and our wonderful son Jesse. I feel truly blessed that the Lord has given me the opportunity to work at such a great place and look forward to a wonderful year. Email address: