Brianne Weishaar, a.k.a. Mrs. Bree, has been in education for over 23 years. She worked as a teacher and an administrator, graduated Cum Laude from Capital University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and completed the honors program, and attended The English Nanny and Governess School and became a certified governess. She hopes to begin working on a Master of Divinity degree within the next year.

Bree loves to learn and values education. She believes that knowledge is one of the keys to a happy and productive future. Her goal is to pass that on to every child she meets… for each child to learn to crave new knowledge, to attempt to fully grasp what they have already been taught, and to share what they know with others. Knowledge, however, is useless without a firm foundation from which it can grow. She was fortunate enough to have been blessed with a love for the Lord and strong Christian base from which that love could be nurtured and grow. Faith is the most important key for guiding a child down the paths of right and good. It is her calling in life to allow God to use her as a source of knowledge, hope, and guidance for all souls, especially children, who seek His grace and love.

Bree holds both herself and others to the highest standards when it comes to core values such as honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. She has a strong work ethic, high self-esteem, and genuinely cares about others. She believes professionalism, teamwork, and communication are key to collaborating with students and parents to provide a child with a safe, stimulating, and harmonious environment. She is patient, disciplined, and confident in her abilities to engage and inspire younger generations. She aspires to help parents instill these kinds of traits in their children. She loves what she does and strives to positively impact as many young lives as possible.

Bree tends to see the special, sometimes hidden, qualities in children. She tries to teach children to explore and utilize the unique gifts they possess and help them overcome any obstacles blocking their paths. She wants to let them know how extraordinary and valuable they are to God, their family, to her, and to the world. Her ultimate goal is to help as many children as possible realize their potential and use every ounce of themselves to reach it. It is her hope that all children grow up knowing they can do anything if only they believe in God and themselves.

She has one rule that governs all aspects of her life… Lead with Love. No matter what task she is undertaking, it is imperative that she approaches the situation from a place of genuine peace, hope, and positivity… desiring only the most beneficial outcome for all involved parties. It is her goal to become a consistent source of comfort, strength, and guidance for all young people she encounters… as well as a continuous source of laughter and fun founded in the Word of God. Joining Church at Six Forks as the Director of Children and Family Ministries and the Preschool Director allows her to answer her true calling.

Rowena was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7 years old.  She was raised primarily in Greenfield, Massachusetts, then attended the University of Massachusetts, where she received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Music. She and her nuclear family eventually moved to Palm Bay, Florida, where they lived for 10 years before moving to Apex, North Carolina five years ago.  In addition to being the Pianist for the Church at Six Forks, Rowena gives music lessons (piano, keyboard, and singing) through her company, RNR Performing Arts as well as Prelude Music Academy.  She is a member of both the North Carolina Music Federation and the Cary-Apex Piano Teachers Association.

Rowena has been a church musician since she was 19, working in different capacities including Organist, Choir Director, Pianist, Liturgical Dance Instructor, and Minister of Music.  Churches she has worked for include Robbins Memorial Church, South Deerfield Congregational Church, First Congregational Church in Greenfield, and Leverett Congregational Church, all in Massachusetts; Christ United Methodist Church and Wesley United Methodist Church in Florida; and Swift Creek Baptist Church in Raleigh. 

A performing artist since age 5, Rowena has also been involved in musical productions for over 50 years, having worn several hats including Director, Producer, Music Director, Choreographer, Dance Captain, Stage Manager, Costume Mistress, Properties Mistress, and various principal and ensemble theatre roles.  Rowena is also a retired dance teacher, a published playwright, and the founder of RMC Fairy Tale Theatre, FUMC Theatre Ministry Group, and several ensembles (both dance and instrumental).

Rowena has been married to her husband, Eric, for 30 years.  They have four wonderful children – Katie and Laura, who live with them in Apex; and Steven and Elysse, who both live and work in Florida.