Kelly holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Liberty University and brings over seven years of experience in early childhood classrooms, with a strong background in Project-Based Learning and Montessori methods. Her passion lies in supporting social-emotional development and fostering learning through play.
Kelly’s professional journey has included classroom teaching, curriculum development, and leadership roles that allow her to mentor educators and collaborate closely with families. She believes deeply in creating environments where both children and staff feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow.
As part of the leadership team at the Child Development Center at Timberlake, Kelly is grateful for the opportunity to pour into the lives of every child and family who walks through the door. When she’s not at work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, Jon, and their two children, as well as reading and traveling.

I'm originally from Arnold, MD. Thanks to my
dad's Navy career, I had the opportunity to live
abroad during the early years of my life, before
settling down in Arnold. In 2011, I moved to
Georgia, where I lived for about 10 years and
welcomed my daughter, Elizabeth-James.
Since 2023, my daughter and I have been
happily residing in Lynchburg. Over the years, I've earned my master's degree and am currently pursuing my doctorate. I have had the opportunity to work in all
aspects of this field from being a teacher for various ages, infant and up, to spending some years working with at risk youth. I have also served in more recent years, as an Assistant Director prior to being promoted to a Director role for a few years. I am excited to now be
walking into the role with Timberlake CDC where teaching, faith and making a positive impact come together.

Jennifer grew up in the Roanoke/Lynchburg area. She attended Liberty University and graduated with her degree in Elementary Education. She has two daughters. In her free time she loves to travel, read, hike, workout, and spend time with family. Her favorite verse is Isaiah 43:2-3
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. Wehn you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you a blaze for I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."

Beth loves being a part of the daily ministry and life of Timberlake and the CDC.  She grew up in Amherst County and graduated from Lynchburg College and worked as a CPA in Richmond and in Lynchburg before coming to Timberlake.

Beth's favorite books are The Shack by William Young, The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, and Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tony, and their children, Elizabeth and Spence (both are young adults), and their pug dog, Ranger.

Rebecca and her husband have been married for over 35 years and have 4 sons. They are blessed to also have 4 daughters-in-love, 3 granddaughters, and 2 grandsons. Rebecca joined us in 2014 and has worked in many areas of our program including a floating aide, before school care, infant care, 2-year-old teacher, and is now as Welcome Desk Attendant. In her spare time, she LOVES to be with her family, but especially her granddaughters. She also loves being outdoors, hiking, and helping others in need. Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Mary loves the passion and unity among the teachers and children at Timberlake. She grew up in Maryland and became a medical researcher in Las Vegas. Mary's son has been the most important impact in her life by reminding her about the strength and courage that she has when times are tough. She enjoys seafood, gardening and grooming flowers. When she makes mistakes, she knows to acknowledge them and learn from them. Being a mom is the most important thing that makes her excited and alive!

Julie grew up in Indiana, and moved to Missouri to attend college, where she met her husband and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Julie and 

her family lived in Sydney, Australia as missionaries before moving to Anaheim, CA, where she worked as the Children's Ministries Director, taught kindergarten, and taught grade school. She and her family then moved to Lynchburg where she began early childhood teaching in 2001. She enjoys spending time with family and reading - especially the Epistles of Paul, as he is an inspiration to her.

Destiny grew up in Rustburg Virginia where she attended Rustburg High School. She began playing softball at the age of 6 and continued until she ended her career with a state championship title. Destiny attends the University of Lynchburg where she studies elementary education. She enjoys drawing, shopping, and watching Netflix in her spare time. Destiny’s favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23:4; “ Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Destiny says this is her favorite verse because it has helped her through the toughest times in life.

Mackenzi grew up in Lynchburg, Va. She is currently attending the University of Lynchburg for Elementary Education. In her free time, she likes to read and take her cat, Ollie, out for adventures. She has had a passion for working with kids since she was very young.

Jessica moved to Forest, VA when she was eight years old. She has helped serve in her church's nursery program, with middle school students, and has developed a passion for working with children. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, playing with her cat, Myshka, and hanging out with her friends. Jessica's favorite Bible passage is Matthew 18: 1-5 because it serves as a reminder to have faith like a child.

Essence grew up in Appomattox, Virginia and later attended Rustburg Middle/High Schools. She started running track at an early age and later began playing basketball. Essence attends Liberty University where she is majoring in Exercise Science with a focus on Pediatric Physical Therapy. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Essence’s favorite Bible verse is, Psalm 37:4-5, “Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your ways to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this”. This is her favorite verse because each day she praises God for all things and puts her full trust in Him in her life.

Martha was born in Virginia but raised in Southern Indiana. She moved back to Bedford county in 2000. She has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Childcare, teaching and giving piano lessons are her favorite. In her free time she enjoys biking, walking nature trails, singing and piano, reading and baking for family and friends. Her favorite story from the Bible is about sisters Mary and Martha and their brother Lazarus with Ephesians 3:20, 21 being her favorite versus.

Shavon grew up in Dale City VA. She moved to the Winchester area when she started a family. She has been working with children since 2001, including some time as a public-school substitute teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and DIY projects. Currently, she is enrolled at North Carolina Bible Institute, where she is working on her BA in Theology and working towards becoming a Christian Counselor. Her father is a Pastor and she is leading the youth program there currently. Habakkuk 2:2-3 is one of her favorite Bible verses.

Pam is married to her husband Michael, and they have two daughters, Haley and Emily, who attended Timberlake UMC's Early Learning Center.

In her  spare time, she loves taking long walks, swimming, reading, and being with her family.

Carson was born in Lynchburg. At age 5, she moved to Washington State for 4 years and then moved back to Lynchburg. She loves her mom's cooking and people who are kind. Carson loves how nice the staff is at Timberlake and working with the children and families at the CDC. She loves to travel, eat good food, and spend time with her family. She also likes to relax by binge-watching TV shows.

Megan grew up in the Lynchburg area and graduated from LCA in 2003. She is a mom to four boys who keep her running and happy. She is currently finishing her Bachelors of Education degree online at Liberty University. When she isn’t teaching, completing school work, or running her children around she enjoys kayaking and reading. Megan was previously a substitute teacher in Campbell County where she worked with a large amount of children and grade levels. She left her role as a substitute teacher to take on a more permanent role in the pre-k setting here at Timberlake.

Brooke grew up in Higganum, Connecticut with her family. She is currently a student at Liberty University with a focus in Christian Studies and two minors: Urban Ministry and Children's Ministry. In her down time, Brooke enjoys spending time with friends, sewing, photography, and being active. Her favorite Bible verse is Ester 4:14, "Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created," a verse that has defined her outlook and attitude towards life, and shapes how Jesus has changed her.

Missy grew up in Lynchburg and began attending Timberlake Christian School at 15 months old. She was the daughter of a preschool teacher. After leaving Lynchburg she moved to Virginia Beach where she began her teaching career. She has loved teaching preschool and Pre-K for the better part of 20 years. In her free time she enjoys travel, painting, reading and spending lots of time in the great outdoors. Missy also enjoys playing the English handbells.

God is with her, she will not fail - Psalm 46:5

Crystal is from Amherst County. She has been in the child care field since she was 18. In her spare time, she loves to hunt, fish, and garden. Her favorite thing to can is spaghetti sauce.

Karen married and moved to Lynchburg in 1993.  She and her hubby Lou, have three grown sons.   She has worked with adults with physical and mental challenges and taught preschool.  She stayed at home with her boys and returned to work when her youngest was in middle school.  Karen taught at a local Day School and was Children’s Ministry Director for 5 years. Karen and Lou attend Timberlake and participate in Life Groups. Karen enjoys reading, taking vacations with Lou and loves family time.  When her kids are at home and around the table she is happiest.

Emma grew up in Gretna, VA and comes from a long line of teachers. She is currently attending Liberty University and is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She has a passion for helping kids grow and sharing God’s love to them. She has worked for several years in different childcare atmospheres and wants to continue to do so in the future. She enjoys gardening, reading, animals, and anything Disney. Her favorite verse is Psalms 46:10 and her favorite Bible story is Ruth.

Sarah was born in PA and also lived in Michigan before moving to Virginia. She is married and has 2 sons and a granddaughter. She has over 20 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outside, reading, and taking trips to Richmond to see her family.

Chris and her husband moved to Virginia 17 years ago from central Pennsylvania.  She has 3 kids.  My oldest (Erik) is in grad school in WY.  My middle (Noah) attends Nursing school at ETSU and my youngest (Lauren) attends JF.  She has worked at Timberlake for 10+ years. and has taught in both in the 3 and 4 year old classroom and as a substitute.  I enjoy watching my daughter play travel softball, traveling, and the great outdoors.

Courtney has grown up in Lynchburg and has been a member at Timberlake all her life. She enjoys hanging out with friends and taking pictures as a side hobby. Some of her favorite childhood memories are those she created while playing with friends outside during long summer days. Her favorite books include Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Everything Everything. 

Vicki has a passion for helping children learn and watching them grow as children of God.

She has a daughter whom she enjoys spending time with. She also enjoys baking and being outdoors; whether it be going for walks or gardening.

Her favorite color is sea glass green and her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:7….And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Kate grew up in a family full of teachers; her mom and many of her 7 siblings. She knew she wanted to follow in their footsteps! She is currently attending college to be an elementary school teacher. She is originally from Texas but has been in Virginia for a few years. In Kate's free time she enjoys painting, reading, her dog Bandit and anything outdoors. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 43:1, because it constantly reminds her that the Lord personally knows her and calls her! 

Mackenzie grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During grade school, she enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer. She also competed in piano and speech competitions for the state. Mackenzie then attended Liberty University to pursue her degree in Psychology with a focus in Counseling. She graduated in December of 2023 and began working towards her Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling. Mackenzie loves working with children.

Heather grew up locally in Rustburg, Virginia. She has a passion for taking care of young children and has been working in childcare for close to a decade. She enjoys how quickly they grow and learn during the infant and toddler stages. Heather has two older children of her own. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, birdwatching, and gardening.

Tamia grew up in Lynchburg, VA. She graduated from Brookville High School May 2024. She loves to read, write and learn new things! She is very passionate about childcare and her faith. She is excited to teach about faith in the classroom while also learning as well! Her favorite verse is 1 Corinthians 16:14  "Do everything in love."

Lauren grew up in Roanoke attending a small Christian school. She now attends Liberty University where she is majoring in Nursing with a minor in sign language. When she is not in school, Lauren loves to play sports, go on hikes, play piano and hang out with her friends. Her favorite Bible verse is Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Symone has spent half her life in California and the other half in Nevada. She and her husband have recently moved to the Lynchburg area. She received her BA in business management at University of Nevada, and is working towards her MA at Liberty University in clinical mental health counseling. Symone has experience working with children as a behavior interventionist, kids climbing and ski instructor, as well as being a nanny. Her favorite Bible verse is Revelation 3:8 because it shows how God gives us the freedom to choose Him.

Bryce grew up in Mckinney Texas. She went to Liberty University, graduating in May of 2024 with her Bachelor's degree in Christian Studies and a minor in Youth Ministry. She enjoys spending time cooking, baking, and photography. Bryce's favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:38-39 because it reminds her that nothing in the world can ever separate us from God's love. It is a promise of how deeply and unshakably we are loved!

Caitlyn grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee, and currently studies Elementary Education at Liberty University. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, going on road trips, leading an on-campus Bible Study, and spending time with friends and family. She has learned many things through her experiences as a Summer Camp Counselor, helping in Sunday school classrooms, teaching children's dance classes, and being a nanny. Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11.

Martisha grew up in Evington and is a native of Campbell County. She has a little over eight years' experience in the ECE and childcare field. During this time, she completed her bachelor's in psychology at Columbia Southern University. She enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her family. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41.

Rebecca grew up in Chesterfield, VA. From a very young age, she wanted to be a teacher because of her teachers' impact on her. She is now in school, studying elementary education at Liberty University, and hoping to teach kindergarten one day. She loves to spend time with friends and family in her free time, go on walks/runs outside, and cook or bake new recipes. She enjoys reading books. Her favorite story from the Bible is when Jesus turns the few fish and loaves into enough to feed the multitude. This reminds her to give the Lord her best, and He will multiply it as she surrenders to Him.

Martha grew up in West Virgina. She attended West Virginia University where she received a BS in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Child Development. Martha is a mother of 3 boys and a fur baby. She and her family moved to Forest in 2014. Her hobbies include reading, knitting, and DYI projects around the house. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.”

Kristie is a graduate of Jefferson Forest High School and Longwood University. She retired after 30 years of teaching in Campbell County. Kristie has been at Timberlake since 2019 and has worked with preschool and school age children. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Her favorite color is blue and her favorite food is Mexican.

Abbey has grown up in Lynchburg with her parents, brothers, and cat. She is currently taking classes at Liberty University where she hopes to graduate with a degree in English. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and she enjoys many different kinds of art like drawing and music.