Our Staff
Lindsey Ellison & Makenna Khaitov
CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Jamie has been at OHCCP since 2008. She has 20 Years of hands on experience serving children and has 5 of her own! She loves camping and cooking at family gatherings. Her heart to introduce the gospel to young minds is what drives her to serve every day.
Jamie Bonge
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Traci is a mother of 4 and a proud wife of 7 years. Traci loves serving Christ by watching and teaching children learn and grow in Christ. Traci has 10 years of experience in early education! Traci loves photography and camping with her family.
thays@overlandhills.org
Traci Hays
CHILDCARE CHAPLIN
Pastor Josh has been an Associate Pastor at Overland Hills Church since 2003. He has a heart for reaching children with the gospel and serves as the Childcare Chaplain teaching chapel, training staff, and serving as a resource for parents. He is married to his wonderful wife, Jolene and together they have 3 children in the High School/College. He loves to see kids grow in their faith and knowledge of God.
Josh Huntoon
Curriculum Director & Curriculum Assistant
Lindsey is a mom to 2 girls and married Mr. Ryan Ellison who also worked here for many years. She has been associated with Overland Hills since she was 3 years old and worked here since she was 16. She enjoys being the Curriculum Coordinator and implementing it in the childcare classrooms. She enjoys spending time with family/friends and enjoys traveling.
Makenna has been with Overland since January 2023 and has 7 years of childcare experience. She loves spending time with her husband of 6 years and her 4 children.
We are blessed at Overland Hills to have this dynamic and energetic duo bettering the classroom environment and teaching the children about Jesus.
curriculum@overlandhills.org
Melissa Smith
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Mrs. Melissa has been teaching at Overland Hills for the last 3 years. She always wanted to be a Preschool teacher at a Christian Preschool, so she is living out her dream here at Overland. She adores kids and loves sharing Jesus’ love to the little ones. She has her degree in Early Education and previously worked in the Papillion LaVista School District. She’s been married for 22 years and has 4 kids and a new daughter-in-law! She enjoys camping, kayaking and spending time with her family.
msmith@overlandhills.org
Jackie White
KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Jackie has been with Overland Hills for 7 years and is an excellent asset to our nutrition program. She is currently in school for Bachelors of Science in Nutrition. Jackie has 3 children that have all attended Overland Hills. She enjoys gardening, fishing, camping and spending time with family! Jackie also helps in the classrooms and can be seen doing multiple jobs around the center. We are blessed to have Jackie in our Ministry to love and care for the children and families.
kitchen@overlandhills.org
Wendi Nalty
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Wendi has been with Overland Hills since 2007. Her joy comes from teaching the students and watching them grow and learn. Wendi has 17 years of early education experience and a background in Occupational Therapy. She’s been married for 22 years and has a family of 4 children, a lovely daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. She enjoys family/friend gatherings, flower gardening and music. Wendi loves using her creative talent to better the learning environment for children.
communications@overlandhills.org
“Higher than every painter, higher than every sculptor and than all artists do I regard him who is skilled in the art of forming the soul of children.”