Preschool Staff

Lynn Doyle, OHC Preschool Director, will be teaching Monday – Friday mornings in the preschool while completing administrative duties in the afternoons. Lynn and her family are active members of OHC. She has earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Education from UNI. She has several years experience teaching elementary students in New Orleans, LA. In addition, she wrote curriculum and taught preschool sports for a couple of years in Naperville, IL. She feels that God has placed her in the setting to share her love of the Lord with the young children.


Deb Aalfs, long time member of OHC, comes to our preschool staff with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a minor in Music. She currently works for the Waterloo Public Library (since 1997) and prepares story time for all ages as well as organizes the summer library program. She is delighted to get back into the classroom; she will serve as an associate for the three to four year-olds on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. She will continue her part-time job at the library. Deb has a strong faith and believes this is an opportunity to share her creative gifts with young children in a Christian setting.

Jennifer (Jennie) Ferguson is a newlywed – she and David Knapp were married on June 6th. Jennie has an A.A. from Hawkeye Community College and will complete her B.A from UNI in Elementary Education and Early Childhood in Dec., 2009. She has had excellent experience working with young children; she said, “Children are my ministry,” along with building relationships with families. She attends Prairie Lakes Church. Jennie will be the “lead” teacher on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and she will assist Lynn on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Jennie has an amazing faith story and a deep love for God.


Erin Miller and her husband have been OHC volunteers in our Jr. High CHAOS program. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education and is working on a Master’s of Elementary Education from UNI. Erin will be an associate for the preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and she will continue to substitute teach in the Cedar Falls School system. Erin’s faith has grown during her college years, especially through FCA and mission experiences. Erin says she cares deeply about educating children; she believes she can think fast on her feet, she’s flexible, and is a dedicated worker.


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