Our Staff & Teachers
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Kelly P., Preschool Director
Level of education: Bachelor’s Degree
Kelly has enjoyed providing services to families and children since entering college. In 1999, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a Human Services/Counseling concentration and a Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences from Liberty University. During her studies she also focused on child development to further equip her desire and ability to serve children.
Kelly has been involved in the field of foster care, interim care and adoption, both working and volunteering, since 1996. She has worked as a Behavioral Therapist serving children in foster care. She also coordinated adoptions, working with both birth families and adoptive families, for licensed adoption agencies in Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina, and was Agency Director in North Carolina and Tennessee. Additionally, she served on various boards for pregnancy centers, adoption coalitions and adoption agencies.
Kelly has been an active member of Open Door Church since 2004. In March 2009, Open Door asked her to begin a part-time weekday preschool as an outreach ministry of the church. The weekday preschool opened its doors that same year to new students and families on September 7. The Lord has continued to grow the weekday preschool from one class of three and four year olds in 2009 to its current program of 13 weekday preschool classes caring for children aged eight weeks old through five years old and a preschool summer program.
Kelly, and her husband Jason, are both called by God to serve children and youth. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to parent two wonderful children. Together they desire to help families rear children who will lovingly and boldly impact our culture for the Kingdom of God.
Ashley M.
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Level of Education:
Master’s Degree
Dana R.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Level of Education:
Master’s Degree
Lauren S.
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Kristy B.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT &
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
MOTHER’S DAY OUT TEAM
Little Lambs
Infant Class
Crystal N.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Cherith N.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
HS Diploma, Pursuing BSN
Teensy Turtles
One-Year-Old Class
Joy F.
Lead Teacher & Age-Level Team Leader
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Jennifer M.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Caitlin W.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Fun Flamingos
Two-Year-Old Class
Fantastic Fawns
Two-Year-Old Class
Sara Lynn M.
Lead Teacher & Age-Level Team Leader
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Elisabeth S.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Laura C.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Oma E.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Pursuing ECE Credentials
WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL TEAM
Cute Cubs
Three-Year-Old Class
Terrific Tigers
Three-Year-Old Class
Carrie A.
Lead Teacher, Special Services Coordinator,
& Age-Level Team Leader
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Autumn T.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Jessica R.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
High School Diploma
Erin R.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Precious Pandas
Three-Year-Old Class
Jumpin’ Joeys
Three-Year-Old Class
Britnee L.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
High School Diploma
Amanda S.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Jade M.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Tasha W.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Happy Hippos
Four-Year-Old Class
Leapin’ Lizards
Four-Year-Old Class
Meredith W.
Lead Teacher &
Age-Level Team Leader
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Joelle C.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, ASL Interpreter
Keely C.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Melody N.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Laughin’ Lions
Four-Year-Old Class
Kristen C.
Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Elizabeth N.
Assistant Teacher
& Librarian
Level of Education:
Master’s, Certified Teacher
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN TEAM
Zippin’ Zebras
Specials Teacher
Floater
Heather J.
Lead Teacher,
Age-Level Team Leader
& Technology Coordinator
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s, Certified Teacher
Lauren D.
Assistant Teacher
Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Demi T.
Specials Lead Teacher
Level of Education:
High School Diploma
Debbie C.
Floater I
Level of Education:
Associate’s Degree