K3
Three Day Class
My name is Christy Baucom. I have been a teacher at the Oaks for two years now. I taught special education for 6 years before I became a stay home mommy to my beautiful daughters Brayden and Aubrey. Brayden is in the fourth grade and Aubrey is in the first grade here at the Oaks. I came back to teaching last year when my baby started Kindergarten here! I love this sweet place as a school for my children and a teaching home for me! I have been married to my high school sweet heart , Jason for 14 years!
My name is Regina Buck and I have been the K3H teacher assistant for two years. I am married to Jamie Buck and we have two beautiful daughters, Carson and Kylie. We are active members of Crossroads Community Church where I also get the privilege of teaching children in the preschool department during Sunday school. I am truly blessed to be working with a wonderful Christian family here at the Oaks and look forward to what He has planned for this school year.
K3
Five Day Class
My name is Barbara Davis and I’m a lot like the old woman who lived in the shoe, had so many children I didn’t know what to do. The Lord told me to “raise them” and that’s what I did. He blessed us with Margo, Marla, Matthew, and Mark (all under 5 years time). With His help, they all grew up to become (pretty) great adults. I married my husband Chet 46 years ago and he has been a wonderful man to spend my life with. We raised our children and helped raise many of their friends. Then we were blessed with 11 grandchildren which we both truly enjoy and if all goes well, come Christmas, our first great grandchild will arrive. What a blessing that will be!
I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was 10 years old. I have tried to walk with Him everyday. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. I can’t imagine life without Him.
Today, I am blessed with 19 three year olds here at The Oaks. Each day brings its own burdens, joys and surprises. I try to accept each with grace.
My favorite book of the Bible is Philippians because it is a book of joy and encouragement. May the peace of God be with each of you during this school year & always.
My name is Tonya Usery and I have been the K3F teacher assistant for 2 years. I have been married for 15 years to Jamie and we have a wonderful daughter named Brooke, who is in the 2nd grade at the Oaks. I feel blessed to be working with such a wonderful christian family here at the Oaks.
K4
My name is Marilyn Hunt. I am the K4A assistant teacher. I have been married to my husband David for 31 years. We have four children: Tina, Keith, David & Matthew, and six grandchildren. I have been teaching here at The Oaks for the past 13 years. I have taught K4, K5, and 1st grade. I know this is where God has called me to be. I pray that the seeds from God's Word have been planted in the hearts of the students. What a blessing it is to work with everyone here!
My name is Jenny McGorty and I am the K4B teacher. I started at The Oaks Christian School in 2002 and have worked as an art teacher, K5 assistant, K3 teacher, and since 2006 have had the pleasure and privilege of teaching K4. I have two daughters Sophie who is 23 and lives in Florida and Helen, who is 21 and lives in Summerville. I also work as an ABA therapist with autistic children after school each day. I am attending the University of Phoenix to obtain my BCBA which I hope to complete in 3 years. Every day brings something new and challenging, but I cannot think of anything I would rather do. I know this is the Lord's calling on my life, and I pray He will continue to bless our school and the Oaks family.
My name is Mary Knox. I am the K4B Assistant teacher. This is my third year here at The Oaks. My family moved here to Summerville from Kentucky when I was a teenager and I have been here since. My husband and I have been married for 17 years. We have a son named Mason who is 13 years old. I also have a step-son and 2 beautiful grandchildren. I consider myself blessed to be a part of The Oaks family.
My name is Sharon Williams and I am a native of Walterboro, SC. I am married to Ronald Williams, a minister, and love living in Summerville. I've gained three grown children, one daughter and two sons one of which is a pastor in Las Vegas, Nevada. My 17 students are the apple of my eyes and very dear to my heart. I know I am where God has ordained me to be at this time and I really enjoy my job. I am a graduate of the University of South Carolina where I received my Bachelors, Wheelock College where I got my Masters and I am presently pursuing my Doctorate in Education at Walden University. I am elated to be at such a wonderful Christian school and my colleagues truly feel like family.
My name is Nancy Nolan. I am the K5B assistant. I have been married to my husband, Frank for 45 years. We have two sons, Erik and Darris, who are both married and one adopted daughter, Victoria. I have worked for twelve years as a K5 assistant. I also worked in aftercare for quite a few years. Mrs. Hunt, the K4 assistant, is actually the one who inspired me to come to The Oaks, and what a blessing it has been!
My name is Becky White. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education. I have taught K4 and 1st grade in public schools and K3 and 2nd grade here at the Oaks. My heart belongs in 2nd grade. My two oldest children spent their elementary years here at the Oaks and are now at Summerville High School. My youngest, Kylee, will begin her time here at the Oaks this year in Mrs. Barbara's K3 class. I am a member of Crossroads Community Church and have been actively involved in MOPS and in the Awana program.
My name is Megan Bailey. I attended Anderson University, where I studied interior design and art history. I am the 1A assistant teacher. This is my first year at The Oaks. I feel very blessed to be part of The Oaks family.
My name is Cindy Vollertsen. My husband's name is Todd and we have two children. Zachary is in 10th grade and Nichole is in 5th grade here at The Oaks. This is my fourth year teaching 1st grade here. I previously taught 3rd grade here before I moved to Columbia, SC. I did not want to leave The Oaks, but God had a different plan. I am so glad it was part of God's plan to bring us back home to The Oaks!
My name is Margie Hoelz and this year I am the 1B assistant teacher. I have been happily married to William Hoelz, Jr., for 20 years. We have 3 boys, Zach 19, Dylan 13, and Owen 11. Zach has graduated, but grew up at The Oaks, having spent his 2nd through 8th grades here. I started volunteering in Zach's classrooms, and as Dylan and Owen grew up and attended school at The Oaks, I spent more time here. I soon became a regular employee and spent many years assisting in 2nd grade with Mrs. Becky Shipp-White. I have also assisted in 3rd and 4th grades. Two years ago, I enjoyed teaching the K3 half-day children and watching them blossom. I honestly feel that God put me here for a reason. I am so thankful for the Christian education that my kids are getting here at The Oaks. Zach was more than prepared for high school after leaving The Oaks, and I am confident that the same teachers will prepare my other boys as well. I feel blessed to be part of The Oaks familiy.
Mrs. Teasley: God called me to teach in the early 1980s. I love teaching and I love it at the Oaks! I have taught a variety of grades and subjects for approximately 20 years. This is my fourth year at the Oaks teaching second grade. I graduated from Winthrop with my bachelors and The College of Charleston with my masters. My son will graduate from Summerville High School this year.
Mrs. Bruno: My name is Christina Bruno and I am new to The Oaks christian School. This year I will be Mrs. Teasley's aid in 2nd Grade. Thank you for this opportunity to teach your child while loving and caring for them.
My name is Pam Hotte, I have an Associate of Arts and Bachelor degrees from Columbia University. I am currently in my 30th year of teaching and have assisted in starting 3 schools during that time. I have been married 28 years and have one daughter, two step-children and five grandchildren. I am a member of Crossroads Community Church. God has called me to teach. He has set me apart to know Him and make Him known. I love what I do, and I hope to leave a legacy of pointing others to Him through the instrument teaching.
My name is Sheila Welch. I am the 3rd Grade assistant to Mrs. Hotte. I have been married to my husband, Bob, for 37 years. We have 3 children and have been blessed with 2 granddaughters. I am so blessed to be a part of The Oaks family.
My name is Cindy Lynch. I am the wife of Richard and the mom of Jennifer, a high school teacher at a Christian school, and Jonathon who is a junior at Trident Technical College. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University and a Masters of Education in Reading from the Citadel. I taught third grade for twelve years and K5 for six and a half years at Ferndale Baptist School in North Charleston. This is my fifth year of teaching fourth grade at The Oaks. I am an active member at Northside Baptist Church where I am in charge of K4 & K5 Junior Church and a leader of Vacation Bible School. My hobbies include gardening, reading, playing the piano, and cooking. I also love to travel when I have the opportunity. I am very thankful that the Lord has called me to The Oaks Christian School.
My name is Jane Hartley and I am the 5th grade teacher. I grew up in a small town in Georgia and met my husband of twenty years at Valdosta state University while studying art. Shortlly after meeting him, I felt God calling me into the teaching profession. Three years later I married my college sweetheart and moved to Ft. Worth , Texas where I had planned to finish my education, but God had other plans . Ten months after moving to Texas the military decided to move us to Charleston, and a year later Andrew was born. I eventually went back to school to finish my education and graduated from Charleston Southern in 1998 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. The very next year God blessed us with Molly. I have been teaching at the Oaks for 8 years and feel blessed to be here with your children.
My name is Lisa McKenzie. I have been married to Craig for 18 years. We have two children, Sarah Anne, an eighth grader at Rollings Middle School of the Arts, and C.J,. a fifth grader at The Oaks. I have a B.A. in History with a Minor in Secondary Education from the College of Charleston. I am a certified teacher with an endorsement in gifted and talented education. I taught K4-5th grade Physical Education at a Christian school in Loganville, GA for one year. I spent the last four years teaching middle school social studies in public school (6th, 7th, and 8th grades.) This is my third year teaching sixth grade at The Oaks Christian School. I feel very blessed that God has allowed me to work here in this environment! I am an active member of Old Fort Baptist Church where I serve on the Praise Team, choir, Passion Play, the children's leadership team, the Personnel committee, and Kid Impact which is a part of our community impact for Christ team. In my free time (ha!), I enjoy watching and coaching my children in various sports activities, reading, playing with my dog and cat, and cooking.
My name is Skip Van Dyke and I have lived in the Charleston area of South Carolina for over 15 years. My wife and I have always had a heart for youth. We hosted several youth Bible studies, spurring us further into ministry, and we eventually ended up attending Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta California. Bible college was a great experience and soon after we returned to Summerville where we began a home study that soon blossomed. 
!Hola!, my name is Angela Adamian and this will be my second year as a Spanish teacher at The Oaks. Last year, I also taught 7th/8th grade math. This year I will teach 7th/8th grade history in addition to “espanol”. I feel most blessed to be here in response to God’s clear calling on my life to the field of education.
Hi! This is Debbie G. Brownfield, Librarian and 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher. I am excited to be a part of The Oaks "family!" Originally from California where my father helped to start a Christian school, I have lived in South Carolina since 1981. I received my Bachelor's from Bob Jones University in Music Education and my Master's from Charleston Southern University in English Education. After teaching English, Drama, and Journalism at Stratford High School for 13 years, I decided to teach college English and have taught/am teaching at six different 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. My passions, other than teaching, include music (I play keyboards for Crossroads' worship team and give piano, voice, and violin lessons), writing (2 books will be published within the next 10 months), traveling (I took a group of students to Europe in 2004), and being a grandma!
My name is Katelyn Dickerson. I am 2010 graduate of Charleston Southern University. I have felt a calling to Christian School Education since I was 13 years old. I am looking forward to fulfilling my first of teaching at The Oaks. I have a love for science that I hope to instill in the lives of my students through class discussions, labs and the Scriptures.
!Hola!, my name is Angela Adamian and this will be my second year as a Spanish teacher at The Oaks. Last year, I also taught 7th/8th grade math. This year I will teach 7th/8th grade history in addition to “espanol”. I feel most blessed to be here in response to God’s clear calling on my life to the field of education.
My name is Jocelyn Williams and I am the Music teacher here at The Oaks. I am married and have two wonderful children, Christopher and Jenna who attend The Oaks also. We attend Cathedral of Praise faithfully and I am a member of the Voices of Cathedral. I graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Music Therapy. I accepted the Lord as my Savior as a young child. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with the Lord singing and praising Him. The teachers and students love to spend time singing praises together in Chapel, Music, and in the classrooms. All students attend Music class once a week. We also have two major programs every year. The K3-K5 perform in the Christmas program and the 1st-8th grade perform in the Spring Musical. We also offer Chorus to 1st-8th graders as a club. Chorus members have the opportunity to sing for the annual Salvation Army kick off event, Christmas Carol in nursing homes, perform at the Flowertown Festival and many other special events. I also offer private piano lessons to The Oaks students after school.
My name is Mary Williams and I am the K3-3rd grade Librarian. I retired after 27 years of teaching-twenty three years in middle level ELA and the other years were in Early childhood and rimary. I love sharing books with students. I dreamed of this job for many years!