Meet our staff!

Heather Savage - Lead Teacher

Heather lives in Midland with her husband, Sasha, and they have 8 children – all of whom attended Chippewa Preschool. During those years she was involved as a co-op parent and has served on the board many times, including as president. Heather grew up in California, and graduated from BYU with a teaching degree in Physical Education and Coaching. She has worked as a substitute teacher for MPS and has recently continued her education in the field of early childhood education through Delta College. She’s passionate about teaching young children and is excited to be the lead teacher and program director at Chippewa Preschool. She enjoys many hobbies like spending time with her family, playing volleyball, and doing DIY construction & remodeling projects in her home.

Lindsay Rohr - Paraprofessional

Lindsay has been involved with Chippewa Preschool since 2004. She was a co-op parent of 3 children who attended Chippewa. Lindsay has also held board positions including Vice President and Membership Coordinator. Prior to being on staff Lindsay worked for Midland Public Schools as a paraprofessional. Annually, she completes 16 clock hours of child development training that is required by the state of Michigan for licensing. In her leisure time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising, and camping. She is excited to teach in early childhood development at Chippewa Preschool.

Katie Ward - Paraprofessional

Katie lives in Coleman with her husband, Nate, and their four children on their lavender farm. As a child, Katie grew up in Midland and attended Chippewa for preschool. After her son started at Chippewa, Katie became a board member for four years, holding such positions as events coordinator, tuition coordinator, vice president, and president. Now she is excited to join the team as a paraprofessional this year. She has always had a love for working with children. As a reading interventionist, her favorite part was seeing the spark a child gets when they first start to read. Katie has an Elementary Education degree with a Child Development ZA endorsement from Central Michigan University. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, reading, and being outside with her kids.

Linda Germain - Substitute Paraprofessional

Linda has been involved with Chippewa Preschool since 2018. She was a co-op parent of 2 children who attended Chippewa. Linda has also held board positions of General Coordinator and Scheduler. Prior to being on staff Linda has volunteered as a summer camp assistant at Chippewa and at Chestnut Hill Elementary helping students with reading and math development. Annually, she completes 16 clock hours of child development training that is required by the state of Michigan for licensing. In her down time she enjoys volleyball, camping, walking, crafting, cheering on her children through their activities and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be part of the Chippewa Preschool staff.

Lindsay Wilcox - Substitute Paraprofessional

Lindsay Wilcox is a part of the Chippewa Board as the General Coordinator for the preschool. She has been with the school in some capacity since 2018, when her eldest daughter first started at Chippewa. In 2022, she had the privilege to join the amazing teaching staff as a substitute paraprofessional. Lindsay lives in Midland with her husband, Adam, and has loved watching all 4 of their children learn and grow here with the Chippewa family.