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.

I am Tihese (Cookie) Haynes, the K3 full day teacher assistant. This will be my third year working for The Oaks. Working here with the three year olds brings such a joy to my heart. I am married to my husband, Andre, and we have three wonderful girls; Tajae has graduated from high school, Cambrie who is in the 2ndgrade and Morgan who is in the K4 class. I am a member of Jericho United Methodist Church, where I assist with the young adult ministry. Summerville has been my home for 9 years. I enjoy traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

K4

Classroom A

My name is Mindy Meador.  I have been at The Oaks for seven years.  This is my third year as the K4A teacher.  My husband Russ and I have been married for 23 years and we retired here in Summerville after he completed 26 years in the service.  We have 2 daughters who are both in the Army.  Robyn is deployed to Iraq and Melany graduates boot camp this weekend.  I am so very blessed to be able to be a part of lives of the children at The Oaks.

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!

K4

Classroom B

My name is Jenny McGorty.  I am the K4B teacher.  I have been at The Oaks for 7 years and have worked as an art teacher, K5 assistant teacher, K3 teacher, and for the last 3 years I have had the pleasure and privilege of teaching K4.  I have 2 daughters, Helen 18, and Sophie, 21.  Helen just started working here at The Oaks as an aftercare worker with the 1st-3rd graders.  Every day brings something new and challenging, but I cannot think of anything I would rather do.  I pray that the Lord will continue to bless our school, and our 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.

K5

Classroom A

My name is Sharon Williams and I am a native of Walterboro, SC.  I am married to Ronald Williams, a minister, and will be moving to Summerville.  I've gained three grown children, one daughter and two sons.  My 17 kindergarten students are the apple of my eyes.  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.

My name is Sheila Welch.  I am the K5A assistant to Mrs. Williams.  I have been married to my husband, Bob, for 36 years.  We have 3 children and have been blessed with 2 granddaughters.  I am so blessed to be a part of The Oaks family.

K5

Classroom B


My name is Nancy Nolan.  I am the K5B assistant.  I have been married to my husband, Frank for 44 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!

1st Grade

Classroom A

My name is Cindy vollertsen.  My husband's name is Todd and we have two children here at The Oaks.  Zachary is in 9th grade and Nichole is in 4rd grade.  This is my third 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 1A assistant teacher.  I have been happily married to William Hoelz, Jr., for almost 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.

1st Grade

Classroom B

My name is Melissa Parkhurst and I am the 1B teacher.  I am married to Shane Parkhurst and we have four wonderful children.  Nathan 9, McKenzie 7, Jackson 5, and Gavin who will be 3 in December.  I graduated from Charleston Southern University last May with a degree in Elementary Education.  This is my second year teaching and I feel very blessed to be here at The Oaks.

My name is Joyce O'Brien; I am the 1B assistant teacher.  This is my second year at The Oaks.  I have been married to my wonderful husband Ritchie for 11 years and we have 2 boys, Benjamin who is 3rd grade and Landon who is in K5.  I consider myself very blessed to be a part of The Oaks family.

2nd Grade

Greetings from Mrs. Fry! My husband Ted and I have been married for 19 years and have a son in 12th grade.  My son Stephen attended The Oaks from K5 through 8th grade.  We were one of the first families at The Oaks.  It has been a privilege and blessing for me to serve in various positions at The Oaks for 13 years.  I try to keep before me each day the words of our Lord when he said "suffer not the little children to come to me".  My greatest joy will be that each child may know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

3rd Grade

My name is Lauren White.  I am a graduate of Tacoa Falls College in Tacoa Falls, GA.  This is my third year at The Oaks but my first second third grade.  I am an active member of Crossroads Community Church where I am a youth leader and sing on the Worship Team.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my sister who just came home from Argentina where she was a missionary for a little over a year.  I am very blessed to be here at The Oaks.

4th Grade

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.

6th Grade

My name is Lisa McKenzie. I have been married to Craig for 16 years. We have two children, Sarah Anne, a seventh grader at Rollings Middle School of the Arts, and C.J. a fourth 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 second 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 Kids Fort committee, the 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.

5th Grade

My name is Jane Hartley and I am the 5th grade teacher. I have been working at the Oaks for 6 years. My husband and I moved here from Ft. Worth, TX 17 years ago. After the birth of my son Andrew I went back to college at Charleston Southern and graduated in 1998 with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have taught in both public & private schools, and I can honestly say that the Oaks has been my favorite place to work.