Kariann Bandy
Director & Early Childhood Teacher
Kariann joined the staff of the Johnstown United Methodist Preschool (J.U.M.P.) in August of 1999, and loves getting to know preschool families and sharing with young children her love of learning. She also serves as the Director of Education for the United Methodist Church of Johnstown. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a heart for children’s education and children’s ministry. Married 32 years to Richard, her high school sweetheart, they are the proud parents of two children who have grown into incredible adults, and grandparents to an energetic and joyful grandson and a precious granddaughter. Family and faith are the driving forces in her life, and in her spare time, she loves spending time with family and friends, reading, playing games, and paper crafting.