Our Staff
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Molly Smith
Executive Director
Molly Smith has served the Little Light House through various roles and departments since 2005. After receiving her B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Oklahoma, she started her career at the Little Light House and fell in love with the children and their families. Molly believes that the Little Light House is only possible because of the strong community that surrounds it. As the Director of Development and then Senior Director of Advancement, Molly has helped the Little Light House grow to where it is today by creating strategic fundraising plans, growing and nurturing constituents, and praying for provision daily. As Executive Director, she plans to come alongside the staff and community to serve our special students according to the mission every day. She believes that if we put our faith in God and serve our families with excellence, that He will provide every time. Molly is mom to two energetic boys, a novelist, and loves to spend time with her family outdoors. You can always find her with a cup of coffee and a friend, and she hopes that next time that friend is you.
Leadership Team
Georgia Canady
Senior Director of Development and Events
Georgia completed her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Corporate Communication from Oral Roberts University. She was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is thankful to have been raised in a city where giving is a primary focus. She joined the Little Light House staff in 2020 and has served as the Director of Events and Development during her time here. Georgia has been in the non-profit world for over eight years. Before serving as Senior Director of Development, she was the Executive Director for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Georgia is honored to be a part of the Little Light House team. She is passionate about demonstrating the mission of Little Light House, which is to “glorify God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families, and the community.” Georgia’s goal is to represent Little Light House students in our community while connecting our donors to the mission of Little Light House.
Brittany Gartner
Senior Director of Children and Family Services
Brittany completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013 from Arkansas State University. Before joining Little Light House, Brittany gained incredible experience in the outpatient pediatric setting where she received special training in orthotic management, seating and equipment! She served Little Light House as a Physical Therapist for 5 years before transitioning into the Director of Therapy role. Brittany has a love and passion for children with special needs and for parent education. She believes all children deserve to be celebrated and that all parents deserve to be confident, empowered caregivers. She loved her time as a classroom therapist and is excited about following the Lord’s call to move into this leadership role to serve our students and families in a new role.
Michelle Talbot
Senior Director of Operations
Michelle received a Bachelor of Social Science from Northeastern State University. She has worked for large manufacturing companies for most of her corporate career, starting with General Motors for 12 years and most recently, Nonni’s Foods for 9 years. While her background includes leadership roles and responsibilities in the Supply Chain and Operational areas, she is most passionate about the opportunities she has had to lead and develop people and teams. Michelle believes that strong team members are a company’s number one asset and should be developed and nurtured. Michelle is so happy to be here at the Little Light House serving the Human Resource & Finance functions. She believes that all children are special and inherently valuable and supporting them through the work here at the Little Light House is such a special opportunity.
Lucas Alexander
Senior Director of Outreach
Lucas joined the Little Light House team in July of 2020. The Lord led Lucas from being a professional musician and educator, with a Masters of Music, to help transform Little Light House’s public appearance. He has worked with many non-profits providing marketing consulting, photography/videography, branding, and more. Lucas is excited to help spread special needs awareness and help Little Light House become an internationally recognized authority.
Jodi Howe
Director of Family Learning Center
Jodi Howe graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and then received a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Carolina in 2014. Prior to Little Light House she worked as an occupational therapist in pediatric outpatient clinics and home health settings. She then worked for five years as an occupational therapist in the developmental center at Little Light House. Her focus and training include sensory processing, positive behavioral supports, and using children’s passions and interests to fuel their visual and fine motor development. In 2021 she followed the Lord’s call to the position of Director of Family Learning Center and is humbled and excited to continue to serve families and students at the Little Light House from this role.
Katie Vinyard
Director of Finance
Katie Vinyard completed her Master’s in Business Administration from Cornell University, graduating in the top 10% of her class. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Tulsa, specializing in theoretical mathematics. Her professional experience includes work in finance and supply chain at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Hilti, Inc.. Katie is originally from Tulsa, OK, and became connected with Little Light House as a volunteer in high school and college. She believes all humans are inherently valuable and is passionate about Little Light House’s mission of “glorifying God by improving the quality of life for children with special needs, their families, and the community.”
Jordan Allison
Director of Therapy
Jordan Allison earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from OU in 2016. She acquired significant experience in various health and educational settings in Texas before joining the Little Light House team in 2021. For over three years, she worked as an occupational therapist at LLH, developing a deep understanding of the unique qualities of Little Light House and its exceptional programs. Jordan possesses a strong passion for the students and the therapy team at Little Light House and is eager to provide dynamic leadership to the therapy team.
Hannah Jimenez
Director of Education
Hannah Jimenez graduated from OSU in 2015 with a Master’s degree in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Music. She was inducted as a Phi Kappa Phi honor society member, holds credentials as a Master IEP Coach®, and was voted Teacher of the Year at Cedar Ridge Elementary in 2020. Hannah taught Special Education in the public school and community college settings for seven years and assisted with the “His Heart” disability ministry at her church. Hannah has served at Little Light House as the Outreach Special Education teacher, coordinating the LLH Academy, training churches on inclusive practices, teaching parent-child early intervention classes, and creating resources to empower professionals and families across the globe. Hannah’s greatest passion is helping individuals with disabilities reach their full potential and access their community, school, and church.
Administrative Staff
Sharon Keenan
Receptionist
Mindy Mason
FLC Receptionist/Family Programs Coordinator
Tracy Goins
Executive Director Assistant and Board Liaison
Molly Willis
Children Services Coordinator
Macy Basquez
Waitlist & Enrollment Coordinator
Gracie Smith
Family Resources Coordinator
Kenna McCully-Jones
HR Manager
Lindsay Canady
HR Coordinator
Sara Emery
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Lucy Foster
Volunteer Engagement Assistant
Shelby Cinanant
Grant Writer
Meg Einer
Development Assistant
Ann Chinworth
Outreach Manager
Yadi Boykin
Outreach Coordinator
Emma Blystone
Creative Coordinator
Anna Hanisch
Creative Assistant
Bella Sejera
Fundraising Coordinator
Cassidy Corbine
Database Coordinator
David Birky
IT Manager
Josh Dahl
IT Technician
David Strickland
Facilities Manager
Therapy Team
Chris Staub
Lead Nurse
Paula Brice-Shaffer
Nurse Associate
Jamey Fox
Physical Therapist
Nikki Cutright
Physical Therapist
Alyx Calvert
Physical Therapist
Brooklyn Smith
Occupational Therapist
Emmanuel Adesokan
Occupational Therapist
Riley Horton
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lindsey Kehr
Speech-Language Pathologist
Caroline Swanson
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stephanie Decoster
Therapy Associate
Bumper
Therapy Dog
Educational Services
Kyla Beasley
Aqua Class Lead Teacher
Ella Conley
Aqua Class Associate Teacher
Becky Woeppel
Aqua Class Associate Teacher
Taylor Pruitt
Purple Class Lead Teacher
Madison Donohue
Purple Class Associate Teacher
Haley Patton
Purple Class Associate Teacher
Devin Estrem
Rachel Brown
Yellow Class Associate Teacher
Heather Lillard
Yellow Class Associate Teacher
Kristen Neary
Green Class Lead Teacher
Susi Cochran
Green Class Associate Teacher
Beth Watson
Green Class Associate Teacher
Hannah Sluka
Blue Class Lead Teacher
Madison Smith
Blue Class Associate Teacher
Emily Casella
Blue Class Associate Teacher
Kellie Keim
Pink Class Lead Teacher
Hannah Ball
Pink Class Associate Teacher
Kirk Shaffer
Pink Class Associate Teacher
Michelle Morris
Jade Class Lead Teacher
Katie Snyder
Jade Associate Teacher
Jackie Sigala
Jade Class Associate Teacher
Emily Gibson
Red Class Lead Teacher
Tatum Everett
Red Class Associate Teacher
Wendy Kise
Red Class Associate Teacher
Cheyanne Peterson
Coral Class Lead Teacher
Amairanie Baltazar
Coral Class Associate Teacher
Amanda Padilla
Coral Class Associate Teacher
Estrella Aguilera Serrano
Orange Class Associate Teacher
Sheryl Wedel
Orange Class Associate Teacher
Kaley Gartner
Early Childhood Learning Specialist
Sandy Carnes
Early Childhood Learning Specialist
Heather Pionke
Early Childhood Learning Specialist
Sherry McGrath
Early Intervention Associate Teacher
Val Marrs
Floating Associate Teacher
Brooke Farr
Floating Associate Teacher
Judy Echeverria
Floating Associate Teacher
Mindy Cash
Connected Learning Manager
Anne Freel
SKIP Lead Teacher
LaShondia Horn
SKIP Associate Teacher
Marion Therkildsen
SKIP Associate Teacher
Marilyn Gonzalez-Thomas
SKIP Associate Teacher
Marsha Fritz
SKIP Associate Teacher
Faith White
SKIP Associate Teacher
We strive to bring out the best in you.
Little Light House is committed to hiring individuals who are committed Christians dedicated to glorifying God in their individual life through utilizing their gifts, talents, and expertise to further His kingdom.
