Meet Our Teachers
Sprouts (Grades Pre-K and K) |
Judy SullivanJudy Sullivan is one of our small group leaders, and works with our sprouts. She loves working in Children’s Ministry because she loves sharing the moment when a child’s eyes sparkle because they just comprehended God’s word. Judy is a wife, mother and grandmother, and she is also owner of Judy’s Hairway to Heaven. Judy brings a passion for God and a gift of knowledge to our children and we are lucky to have her.
Summer ErwaySummer Erway, often seen as drummer during Sunday morning service, serves as a small group leader to our Sprouts. She loves creating positive connections with God for the children, and helping them to know Him in a way so that they enjoy going to church and learning more about Him. Summer is currently working on an undergraduate degree in early childhood education and the children absolutely love the creative twist she puts on all her lessons.
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Seedlings
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Dotsy TigheDotsy Tighe, former Children’s Ministry Coordinator, currently serves as a small group leader to our seedlings. She loves working with the Children’s Ministry because she loves seeing their smiling faces and she feels that she learns as much or more from them as they learn from her! In addition to working in Children’s Ministry, Dotsy is a wife and a mother to three of our Greenhouse Children. She is also currently working on a degree to be able to do social work with women and families. Dotsy loves each one of children as if they were her own and each child is touched by her kindness.
Renee PlattRenee Platt, wife to Pastor Ken, volunteers her time in Children’s Ministry as a small group leader to our seedlings. She loves having the opportunity to share the word of God and God’s love in meaningful, relevant and creative ways with our children. Renee is a full time elementary school teacher, and she is also a mother of two with one on the way! Renee brings a creative and artsy side to our Children’s Ministry that we are so fortunate to have.
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Vines
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Aimee WentzellAimee Wentzell, our Children's Ministry Coordinator is passionate about our children and their walk with God. In addition to leading small groups, Aimee leads the group worship time with excitement and enthusiasm. Her deep desire for each child to have a deeper relationship with Christ shows through the relationships she makes with each one of the kids. No matter what small group they attend, Aimee is there to provide friendship, support and guidance. Aimee is a high school physics and math teacher, and has one beautiful baby boy, Jeffrey Jr.
Jeff WentzellJeff Wentzell, sole male small group leader in the Greenhouse, works with our oldest group of children, the vines. He loves making the children laugh as they are learning about God. Jeff is a wonderful husband and father, and also works for Enterprise. Jeff brings an energy to the Greenhouse that the children, especially the boys, absolutely love.
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Assistants |
We also have assistants Michele Wadud, Dorothy Sherman, Christine Gross, and Brian Schmoyer. We are lucky to have all of these wonderful volunteers!
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