Our amazing staff ...

Tara Breidert received a Masters of Education in School Psychology from Central Washington University. Her professional resume includes years as an elementary school psychologist and counselor, an in-home behavior specialist, and an educational consultant. In 2017 she transitioned into the Administrator position at St. Paul’s. Tara and her husband, Jason, have four children, two St. Paul’s graduates and two current St. Paul’s students.

Mrs. Jennifer Fitzsimmons, Prep/High School

Jennifer Fitzsimmons has a rich background in education and a deep connection to the Wenatchee Valley. After graduating from Wenatchee High School and earning her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Central Washington University, she spent a decade teaching in Anchorage, Alaska. Her passion for education eventually brought her back to Wenatchee, where she and her husband have settled. In 2021, Jennifer joined St. Paul’s, continuing her dedication to teaching. Outside the classroom, she enjoys gardening, walking/hiking, and fishing.

Ms. Bethany Symonds, Prep/High School

Bethany joined the staff in 2020.

Ms. Anna Kugler, 4th Grade; Choir

Miss Kugler received a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from Concordia University, Seward, NE. She then completed the coursework required for a teaching certificate. She worked in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Ohio before returning to Washington, the state where she was raised, to join St. Paul's staff in 2017. Miss Kugler enjoys hiking and camping. She also likes reading, doing needlework, and participating in music-related activities.

Mrs. Rebecca Brandt, 3rd Grade

Rebecca joined the staff in 2023.

Mrs. Charyl Baziak, 2nd Grade

Charyl was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from La Verne University, CA. She graduated with a Masters of Education. She’s taught in elementary school since 1998. Over the years she has taught in kindergarten through fifth grade. She began teaching at St. Paul's in 2015. Since moving to Wenatchee she has enjoyed experiencing the natural beauty and charms of Wenatchee. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, hiking and eating pizza, and she especially enjoys going to the county fair.

Mrs. Erica Carroll, 1st Grade

Erica attended college at Central Washington University graduating with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and Minoring in Special Education. During her elementary years she attended Preschool through Fifth-Grade here at St. Paul’s. Besides teaching, she enjoys being in the mountains with friends and family, taking in the breathtaking views all around, fishing, and spending time with her husband and their family! Erica joined the school staff in 2021.

Mrs. Terri Kleinfeldt, Pre-Kindergarten

Terri joined the St. Paul’s early childhood staff in 2013. She was born in Willows, California and graduated from Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon. Terri is married to Pastor Dave Kleinfeldt and they have 2 daughters. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, and exercising.

Mrs. Myaka Bryant, Young 5

Myaka joined the St. Paul's staff in 2018.

Mrs. Lisa Day, Office Administrator

Lisa has a BA in Social Sciences with a minor in Business Administration. She joined the St. Paul's staff in June 2009 after 10 years as a stay-at-home-mom. Lisa is married with 3 children and enjoys reading, camping, crafts, and spending time with family.