Meet our Staff
Our classrooms are equipped with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. All teachers receive ongoing Early Childhood training throughout the year.
Amy Gamble B.S, Director of Preschool-ELC, leads 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 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, acts as our on staff “Specials Teacher”. She works by teaching our children beginning Spanish and favorite songs during music time. We are 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.”
Andrea enjoys working with the babies as she helps them learn, grow, and works with them as they discover their newfound independence throughout the year. "A priority of mine is to foster an environment that is covered in prayer, filled with peace, full of encouragement, and of godliness. So that children can grow and learn well in every way."
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 to be 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 is 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.”
As an experienced teacher, Hallie specializes in classroom management, leadership, lesson planning, department management, and conflict management. "I love working with little ones, and I’m so excited to be teaching the two-year-old class. It’s such a special age, and I count it a blessing to help them grow, learn, and experience God’s love every day. My goal is to create a space where they feel safe, secure, and deeply loved—a place covered in prayer, and full of encouragement as they take their first steps in learning and faith."
Anna is a life-long learner who finds joy in teaching young children through play and engaging activities. Upon earning her degree in early childhood and special education from Oral Roberts University, she taught pre-k in the public school system for five years and is excited to be teaching one of the three-year-old classes at ELC. One of her favorite things about teaching young children is, “seeing how children engage in play and use the wonderful imaginations God has given them as they explore the world around them.”
With her experience working with children, Krysten is a joy in the 3's classroom. "I love working with young children and I’m excited to be an assistant in the 3’s class! One of the many things I love about working with young children is seeing them explore and learn new things. I’ve worked with children for many years and love seeing their smiling faces and the joy they bring in life."
Lisa is a grandmother who thoroughly enjoys encouraging pre-schoolers. She feels the ELC is the perfect setting to share her love of the LORD and the Bible, all while helping the children grow in their basic skill sets. It is an honor to support in teaching these precious children