Shannon Lehman, Director:
‘Mrs. Shannon’ oversees two of the children’s ministry programs at LUMC, Parent’s Morning Out and The Preschool at LUMC. She has over 15 years of experience working with children, as a preschool teacher, a substitute teacher for Greenbrier County, an elementary education tutor, and as a private sitter in her home. Her degree from WVU is in Journalism (1993), and she is married and has two children.
The team of experienced, creative, and dedicated preschool teachers allows each child to lean at an individualized pace at The Preschool at LUMC. Shannon coordinates the special guest program, allowing for community outreach and involvement. She welcomes open communication and support from parents so that each child’s preschool experience is exceptional!
Loretta Morris, Lead Teacher, 4-Year Class: Mrs. Morris attended Greenbrier East High School and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concord College. She is certified in early childhood education K-8, and has her Masters Degree in Education. She taught kindergarten for 36 years at Ronceverte Elementary. After retiring, she missed working with children, and returned to teaching! Mrs. Morris loves to quilt and to read, a passion she passed on to her children, Alysia and Grant. Mrs. Morris also loves spending time with her granddaughter.
Jenny Childers, Lead Teacher, 3-Year Class: ‘Miss Jenny’ has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and an Associate's Degree in paraprofessional education. She has extensive experience in caring for and teaching children, and joined The Preschool at LUMC when it opened in 2012. Jenny lives outside White Sulphur Springs on a family farm. She is an active member of her church, and enjoys caring for and showing animals, spending time with her fiancé and family, and baking.
Kerry Lemon, Lead Teacher, 3-Year Class: Kerry joined LUMC when the 3-Year program expanded to include an additional classroom. She has extensive professional experience, and taught in a Children’s Church program youth for five years with children ages three-nine. ‘Mrs. Kerry’ moved to Greenbrier County with her husband and son in 2015, and she is an active member and volunteer at LUMC. She enjoys working with children to establish social and academic skills, as well as share the word of God with young minds!
Jennifer Bennett, Assistant Teacher, 4-Year Class: Jennifer worked for ten years in the medical field doing transcription, but felt God had a different plan in mind for her future. She has years of experience being a Sunday School teacher, working at AWANA (youth church ministry) and as a volunteer for her church. Jennifer joined The Preschool at LUMC when it opened in 2012. She is a high school graduate of Greenbrier East and a college graduate of Bluefield State College with a major in Office Technology and Medical Office Assisting. She lives in Ronceverte with her husband, Travis, and young daughter.
Gloria Beverage, Assistant Teacher, 3-Year Class: Gloria is the Assistant Teacher in Jenny Childers’ classroom. ‘Mrs. Gloria’ graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Concord College. She enjoyed a career working with the elderly population before deciding to stay home with her two sons. Gloria re-entered the workforce at LUMC, as the Children’s Outreach and Communications Coordinator. She later joined The Preschool at LUMC, and offers her kindness and love to each and every student! Gloria enjoys volunteering for her church and her children’s schools, and trying art and craft projects she finds on Pinterest!
For more information or to enroll your child, please call Shannon Lehman, Preschool/PMO Director, or Bev Colombo, Associate Pastor, in the Lewisburg United Methodist Church office at 304-645-2727.
