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.

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.

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.

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.

Megan grew up in Mr Airy, North Carolina, but moved here to Lynchburg from Tucson, Arizona. She and her husband lived there until his commitment to the military was complete. Megan enjoys reading and playing video games in her spare time. She will be attending school in the Fall to finish her degree in Early Childhood Education. Megan worked as an Infant & Toddler teacher at the International School of Tucson for two years prior to joining Timberlake. My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.  

Lindsay Lamb has enjoyed working in church ministry and childcare most of her adult life. She is a wife and mom of four lovely children. She earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and utilized that knowledge/skills to homeschool her children, as well as teach in various areas within the church. Lindsay enjoys painting and baking sourdough bread in her free time. She also loves to walk her dog in the cool evenings. 2 Timothy 2:4, which says to be ready to preach the word, is one of her favorite verses. She feels it is important to teach God's word even to the littlest.

Jimeah grew up in Lynchburg graduating from Heritage High School in 2009. She has cared for and taught children since 2010. Helping children learn while being creative and encouraging adventure is her specialty. Outside of teaching she enjoys shopping, coffee breaks, and girls nights with her friends. Jimeah has completed some college courses and is currently pursuing an Associates of Applied Science in Human Services. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.

Crystal was born in Richmond Virginia and was placed in foster care at the age of 2. She was adopted at age 4 by a school teacher who passed her love of children and teaching to Crystal. She began caring for children the same year she graduated high school from Amherst County in 2014. She is a Mom of 5 who loves family time, anything to do with farm animals and has a passion for gardening. Her favorite Bible verse is Matthew 19:26.

Maggie grew up in Lynchburg Virginia. She received her degree in Business Administration with a focus on Nonprofit Management from Liberty University. Maggie loves working with children and is very passionate about helping others. She loves reading, baking, and spending time with friends. Her favorite Bible verse is 1 Chronicles 16:11, "Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!"

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.

Charlotte grew up in Chesapeake Virginia and now attends Liberty University. She has completed her studies and received a Child Development Associates. She has taught and cared for children since 2022.In her free time Charlotte likes to Charlotte Read books, especially her bible! also likes to draw and Paint Charlotte's favorite bible Verse is Psalms 118: 24 "This is the day the Lord has made; let's rejoice and be glad in it

Briana grew up in Lynchburg and has stayed local throughout her years. She is currently a student pursuing a degree in Education. In the many years she has worked with children, watching them grow and learn is her favorite. In her free time, she loves going camping and going to the lake. A passion of hers is coaching Little League cheer. Briana's favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".

Leah grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She has cared for young children as a substitute and aftercare teacher in her hometown for the past several years. She enjoys working with preschool-age children and hopes to become a speech therapist for this age group. Leah is currently in her senior year at Liberty University, where she studies health and behavioral science. Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 16:11: "Thou will show me the path of life: In thy presence is fullness of joy, at thy right hand eternal pleasure."

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.

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. 

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."

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.

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.

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.

Abigail grew up in a small town in Southern California. She grew up in a large family with a variety of different ages, which is where her passion for teaching began. She loves getting to share Jesus's love with everyone she comes into contact with. When Abigail is not working, she is painting, hanging out with friends or reading. Her favorite Bible story is when God tells Abraham and Sarah to "go to the land I will show you". It has such a beautiful example of faith. Also a reminder to trust in the Lord even when the path is unclear.

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.

Chloe grew up as a pastors kid, so she lived in many different places. She primarily grew up in North Carolina and Ohio. She participated in dance and gymnastics growing up. For the past 4 years she helped coach gymnastics with children. Baking and spending time with her family are things she enjoys in her free time. Currently she is studying Developmental Psychology at Liberty University. Her hope is to get her Masters in Speech Therapy. Chloe's 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 to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."