Mrs. Brutsche received a Bachelor's degree in Education from West Chester University. She holds state certificates in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. Mrs. Brutsche has a variety of teaching experience over the past 25 years, working with students ranging from preschoolers through 6th graders in public, private, and hybrid/homeschool settings. Mrs. Brutsche and her husband, Paul, have 3 daughters ages 21, 19 and 11. Her older two daughters are graduates of St. Mary's Preschool. Mrs. Brutsche previously taught at St. Mary's in the 2 & 3 year old program, leaving on maternity leave to have her third daughter. She is excited to be back working with young learners, guiding their exploration and witnessing their discovery in the caring environment of St. Mary's Preschool.