Meet our Staff
Our classrooms will be equipped with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. All teachers will receive ongoing Early Childhood training throughout the year.
Amy Gamble B.S, Associate Director of Preschool-ELC, will lead our caring and qualified staff to educate your child. Amy graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. She brings with her over a decade of teaching experience. She has completed 3 University of Oklahoma certificates of training in 1.) Director's Entry Level Training 2.) Early Learning Guidelines for Infants, Toddlers and Twos and 3.) Entry Level Child Care Training.
Elizabeth Cheney, B.S.B.A, will join our team as the “Specials Teacher”. She will be teaching children beginning Spanish and favorite songs during music time. So happy she’s on our team!
Dana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the ELC. She adores working with babies and is passionate about ensuring the babies in her care are safe and loved. Dana’s favorite thing about teaching babies is “the excitement they have when they learn new things. They’re fresh from heaven and I adore their cuddles!”
Crista raised and homeschooled eight children. She brings her experience as a mom and her passion for teaching to the nursery. Crista’s spirit of calmness has won her the nickname “baby whisperer”. She “loves meeting the needs of babies and communicating love, joy, and peace to them especially when they are distraught.”
Gina has raised several children: biological, fostered and adopted. She has many years of experience teaching children with a very kind, caring, and loving spirit. “Young kids are like little sponges, eager to learn. My hope is to share my love for Jesus with them, while allowing them to be confident and caring as their little personalities develop.”
As a mom of three, Stephenie has been homeschooling for several years. She loves the Lord and loves to teach children about Jesus. “I enjoy watching children do something that brings them joy. Watching them learn and discover something new every day brings me joy as well.”
Debra is excited about teaching in the 2 year old class. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, she has dedicated her life to teaching young children. She enjoys seeing their smiling faces every day. Her favorite part about teaching young children, “seeing the growth and the development of the young child fascinates me every time and makes me more in awe of the God who knit together every precious child.”
Kennedy has so much energy and enthusiasm for teaching young children. With her previous experience working in the child care field, she will be a great asset to our team. Kennedy’s favorite thing about teaching young children is “watching them grow, learn, and getting to experience all of their personalities.”
Juleá is a mom of two sweet girls. She is creative and fun. She is also passionate about teaching children about Jesus. Juleá loves “the unconditional love they bring to the classroom.”
Kathy has a wealth of teaching experience, including several years supporting kids in a special needs classroom. She said her favorite thing about teaching children is “ I love how excited children get when learning something new. I also love children’s books and reading to the children.”
Gabby is a mom of three precious children. Her excitement and passion to teach the 4 year old class is contagious. She is striving to ensure her students are fully prepared for Kindergarten. Her favorite thing about teaching young kids is “seeing their excitement to learn and finding new fun ways to teach them and connect with them.”
Lori is a mom and a grandma. She has a wealth of experience she is bringing to the ELC. She is full of wisdom and is so patient and loving to her students. Her favorite part about teaching young children is “being a support system for the kids by creating a loving school environment for them.”