NEW LIFE CHILDCARE CENTER
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We're raising up the next generation of world changers to love God and His house!
OUR STAFF
EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
CHILDCARE ADMISSIONS
DOVIE THOMPSON
Dovie is a faithful wife, mom of three, Nana of four, and the First Lady of New Life Church. She has a vast amount of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, for over 25 years, she has served the Perry community with our Academy, our Church, and now our Childcare Center. It brings her so much joy to be able to see her grandchildren thriving in our educational ministries.
BACKGROUND
25 YEARS DIRECTING AND TEACHING IN NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, GATEWAY COLLEGE, LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PURPOSE INSTITUTE AND LIBERTY UNIVERSITY.
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES: 1996-PRESENT
CHILDCARE ADMINISTRATOR
LEAD TEACHER | TODDLERS
RACHYL MURPHY
Rachyl is a wife and mom of two boys with a new found joy in teaching littles. She graduated from Lake Erie College and enjoys helping children learn, grow, and develop new skills. She has many years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, in a variety of settings.
When she’s not caring for children at the center, she enjoys baking sweets and spending time outside with her family and four dogs.
BACKGROUND
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE, BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EQUINE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, WITH CONCENTRATION IN THERAPEUTIC HORSMANSHIP WITH A MINOR IN COMMUNICATIONS
OHIO CAREER PATHWAY LEVEL 4 TIER 3
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES: 2022-PRESENT
LEAD TEACHER | INFANTS
BRIANNA KNIERIEM
Brianna is a loving wife and mom of two with a passion for caring for kids. She graduated from our Academy and has continued to serve in our Community and in various departments of our Church.
Teaching and caring for children come naturally to her. She has a servant’s heart and invests her time in helping children learn and grow.
BACKGROUND
BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE, AND CURRENTLY PURSUNIG A CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
OHIO CAREER PATHWAY LEVEL 1 TIER 2
NEW LIFE MINISTRIES: 2016-PRESENT
LEAD TEACHER | PRESCHOOL
PHYLLIS GAMINO
Phyllis is a dedicated teacher and mom of two. She graduated from Morris College in 1990 and has taught children for over 30 years. Her daughter graduated from our academy and her son is currently enrolled in our high school. Teaching kids is her passion and purpose.
LEAD TEACHER | SUMMER CAMP
CONNIE GLANZER
Connie is a devoted wife and mom of two. Both of her daughters graduated from our academy, and now she started teaching at our academy in the past year. She loves being able to invest in the life of future generations. When she’s not teaching, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, kayaking, scrapbooking, and tending her flower beds.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
DENISE CEK
Denise wears many hats and excels at them all. She is an incredible wife, mom, and Mamaw. She has five married kids with over a dozen grandkids of all ages and loves spending time with each of them. If she’s not with her family, you can find her reading a book, meal prepping, or volunteering at the church.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
MICKAYLA THOMPSON
MicKayla is a caring wife and mom of two. She is highly involved in our children’s ministry at church and has been teaching at our academy for over 3 years. Now, both of her children attend our childcare center and are thriving. She is a born encourager and constantly supports children and staff with words of encouragement.
NUTRITIONIST
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
More to come.
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
LISA SHAFFER
More to come.