MEET OUR TEACHERS
Little Learners Preschool Began in 2010 under the direction of Telena Hall. Over the years, it has grown to include many wonderful teachers. The education of our teachers is just as important as that of our students. All of our teachers are certified teachers, and have years of experience in a classroom. Our teachers strive to create age appropriate learning experiences to stretch our young learners minds.
This is us
Owner/Director
Telena Hall
Telena grew up in Pocatello and after high school, attended Ricks College (now BYU-I) and BYU and received her degree in Elementary Education. She started Little Learners Preschool in 2010, when her second child was small so that she could be home to raise her children and still have the opportunity to teach. In addition to directing Little Learners Preschool, Telena works as the Interventionist at Chubbuck Elementary. She is married to Dave and together, they have 5 children, ages 19, 17, 14, 12 and 8.
Teacher
Melissa Zohner
Melissa is a graduate of Idaho State University with a blended degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Since joining the Little Learners team in February of 2017, she has been committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and exploration. When not in the classroom she loves to go on adventures with her husband Travis and their three kids.
Teacher
Leigh Roberts
Leigh is from Idaho Falls, Idaho and met her husband during her college years at Idaho State University. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 2013. She worked for 6 years in mostly 6th grade classes. She took some time off in 2020 to be with her newborn. She then subbed within the school district at Chubbuck Elementary where she met the other amazing teachers at Little Learners Preschool. Leigh started teaching at Little Learners in Fall of 2024 and has truly enjoyed all of it. Leigh is married to Tyler and they have 3 kids aged 12, 9, and 4.
Teacher
Crista Peterson
Crista and her husband Andy both grew up in Chubbuck. They enjoy outdoor family activities, especially camping and biking. Crista graduated from Idaho State University in 2012 with a blended degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She taught special education preschool for the school district for 8 years before leaving to spend more time with her four children- Ages 7, 5, 3, and 10 months. Crista has greatly enjoyed being home with her own children. She loves having the opportunity to spend time in her preschool classroom each week. She loves fostering a love for learning. Crista thrives on building relationships with each child and enjoys learning about their interests, strengths and needs.