Mrs. E's Designs

Welcome! I’m Mrs. Eldridge—Catholic educator, lifelong caregiver, and proud creator of faith-centered early-learning resources. I may be newer to the preschool classroom, but I am not new to teaching. I previously taught in the Communication Departments at both Missouri State University and Drury University, where I instructed Public Speaking and Communication Theory. After my husband, Chris, and I moved back to the St. Louis area to be closer to family, I served as a Social Worker for individuals with developmental disabilities before becoming a full-time mom. Along the way, I also ran a small cake-art business—creativity has always been part of who I am. Coming from big families, caring for children has always felt like a natural extension of my heart. I’ve been a room mother since 2011, volunteered at camps, jumped into any area where extra hands were needed, and have served as a Protecting God’s Children facilitator for the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 2014. Today, I am happily married, blessed with four wonderful children, and proud to call St. Joseph Parish my home since 2019. My teaching philosophy is rooted deeply in our Catholic faith: I believe every child is a miracle from God—unique as a snowflake—and that the early years are a sacred opportunity to help families guide their children toward a joyful, Christ-centered future. In my Teachers Pay Teachers store, you’ll find Catholic-themed, developmentally appropriate, classroom-tested Preschool and Pre-K resources designed to be clear, engaging, purposeful, and easy for teachers to use. Thank you for visiting my shop! I hope my materials bless your classroom as much as your work blesses the lives of your students.