Executive Director Kristi Hirsch was born and raised in Eads, CO.  In 1991 she graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN with a degree in Elementary Education.  She and her husband, Phil, have been blessed with seven children, including two sets of twins.  She has enjoyed being able to stay home with her children, and now looks forward to serving you and yours as one of Hope Lutheran’s called workers.

Connie Brandt is the Director of Hope ELC’s East Campus.  In May of 2008, she graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota with her degree in  Elementary Education.  In the same May, Miss Brandt received a call from Hope Lutheran Church to serve our Center children.  In addition to being our East Campus Director, she serves as a co-lead teacher in the Preschool classroom.  Connie loves children and being able to help them grow.  She especially likes sharing Christ’s love with the children through the center on a daily basis.  

Kristin Mantey is the Director of Hope ELC's West Campus.  Kristin graduated from Martin Luther College in May of 2007 with a double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.  She received a call to begin a preschool program as director and lead teacher in Winston-Salem, NC after graduation.  After 3 years there, she was called to Hope to serve as our director and teacher here.  She comes from a large family; 4 older sisters and 1 younger brother are spread throughout the United States.   Needless to say, travel is one of her favorite things!  With 13 nieces and nephews and 1 on the way, she's been around children her whole life, and loves every minute of it!