Administration

Meet Our Educators
    • Melanie Knipping
      Director

      Melanie Knipping

      Director

      Melanie enjoys interacting with parents and children as well as watching kids develop and grow over the years. She also loves the uniqueness each teacher brings to their classroom. Melanie loves the amazing community offered here.

      Melanie loves the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues. Her hobbies include scuba diving and hiking. Melanie was born in Illinois and lived in Missouri for most of her life. She is the mom of twin boys.

      Other Info:
      • Degree:
        Bachelor’s
      • Experience:
        30 Years
      • Hired:
        2018
      • Role:
        Director
    • Shari Gudermuth
      Front Desk Coordinator

      Shari Gudermuth

      Front Desk Coordinator

      Shari loves seeing the wonder and joy of the children at Circle of Friends Preschool.

      Shari was born and raised in St. Louis and has lived in the Ballwin/Manchester area since the third grade. She married Dave in 1979 and they grew their family with the birth of their son in 1981 and their daughter in 1984. She has two adorable grandchildren. Shari enjoys completing 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, Wordle, and also going for walks.

      Other Info:
      • Degree:
        High School
      • Experience:
        23 Years
      • Hired:
        2022
      • Role:
        Front Desk Coordinator
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