The Sunbeams Staff
Director
Mrs. Pacilli
Mrs. Pacilli joined Sunbeams in 2003. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She also serves as an Early Childhood Consultant for the Northwest District. Some of Mrs. Pacilli's favorite things about Sunbeams are building relationships with children and families that last many years, becoming a family with people from around the world, and being able to share a connection through the God who loves us all.
Lutheran Church of the Cross Pastor
Rev. Kirk Hulvey
Pastor Kirk joined Sunbeams and Lutheran Church of the Cross in 2013. He has a bachelor’s degree in Theology and a master’s degree in Divinity.
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher
Ms. Walker
Ms. Walker joined Sunbeams in 2024.
Third Grade Teacher
Mrs. Hulvey
Mrs. Hulvey rejoined Sunbeams in 2021 after first starting at Sunbeams in 2009. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education. Mrs. Hulvey's favorite thing about Sunbeams is sharing chapel time together. Having the entire school gathering each week to learn and grow in faith and sing praises to God is so powerful.
First/Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Long
Mrs. Long rejoined Sunbeams in 2021 after first starting at Sunbeams in 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies – Elementary Education, a Multiple Subjects teaching credential, and a master's degree in Education- Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Long's favorite thing about Sunbeams is working in the classroom with students helping to challenge them, support their learning in all areas, and celebrate their successes.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Halley
Ms. Halley joined Sunbeams in 2020. She has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, a bachelor’s degree in Children’s Studies, and a master’s degree in Education. Ms. Halley loves Sunbeams because she can put Christ in the middle of all curriculum. Teaching the Lord in all things at school is precious.
Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Eisen
Mrs. Eisen joined Sunbeams in 1993. She has an Associate of Arts degree and has continued studies in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Eisen loves seeing how excited and impowered the students feel when they learn something new and how much they love Jesus. They know that they have Jesus in their heart everywhere they go.
Instructional Aide
Mrs. Jamieson
Mrs. Jamieson joined Sunbeams in 2014. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.
Instructional Aide
Ms. Connie
Ms. Connie started at Sunbeams in 2001. She loves working in the preschool classroom interacting with students as they have their first school experience, sharing Jesus with the students, being a part of a loving environment, and watching the students grow.
School Office Administrator
Mrs. Ginn
Mrs. Ginn joined Sunbeams in 2023. She has bachelor's degrees in Communications and Intercultural Studies. She loves seeing our students take joy in learning about the Lord and the world He created, and is excited to be a part of such an amazing team!
School Bookkeeper
Mrs. Wright
Mrs. Wright joined Sunbeams in 2015. She has a Bookkeeping certificate.
Church Office Administrator
Mrs. Braatz
Mrs. Braatz joined Sunbeams and Lutheran Church of the Cross in 2022. She has a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, a minor in Music, and an HR Generalist Certificate.
Custodian
Ms. Lidia
Ms. Lidia joined Sunbeams and Lutheran Church of the Cross in 2010.