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Our Ministers
Shane Green
Senior Minister
Ministerial Staff
Shane Green has been St. Paul’s Senior Minister since 2012. He is a graduate of Columbus State University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and Southern Methodist University.
Shane is married to Brooke Ragan Green, and together they have two children.
He is an ordained Elder and passionate about evangelism. Convinced of God’s desire to transform the world through Jesus Christ, Shane strives to make God’s Kingdom a reality.
Our Program Staff
Grace Bailey
Director of Education & Women's Ministry
Program Staff
An Alabama native, Grace graduated from the University of Montevallo with a degree in Education. She is married to Everett, and they are proud parents, in-laws, and grandparents to Meredith, Ian, Cullen and Brody McKenzie respectively. She is honored and humbled to serve Christ by serving members of St. Paul.
Wayne Martz
Director of Music Ministry
Program Staff
Born in Ohio, Wayne is an alumnus of the American Boychoir School, Princton, N.J., the Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Michigan, and Graduated from Westminster Choir College, Princton, N.J. with a degree in Church Music/Organ.
He has worked Full time since 1983 in various Churches and denominations. Married to Jeanne Martz in 1987, they have 2 grown children, Rachel Martz and Luke Martz.
Wayne and Jeanne have joyfully worked together with children’s choirs continuously and harmoniously since 1988. Through the music ministry, Wayne and Jeanne seek to draw the hearts and minds of all people closer to God.
Laura Marvets
Director of Youth Ministry
Program Staff
Laura serves as the Youth Director at St. Paul. Born in Marietta Ga and raised in Columbus Ga, Laura spent her childhood years on a tennis court. She attended North Georgia College and State University with a tennis scholarship. Later, transferring to Columbus State University where she graduated with a Exercise Science Degree and three successful years of college tennis.
Laura is married to Jay Marvets. She enjoys painting, exercising, discovering new music, traveling, and cooking. Jay and Laura have two dogs – Bo, and June, that they adore!
Logan Ogletree
Youth Ministry Assistant
Program Staff
Logan Ogletree is a Columbus native who graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Marketing. He drastically grew in his relationship with God in the youth at St. Paul in 2011. Logan is very excited to be back where it all started and to share that love through ministry.
Our Support Staff
Kathy Hollon
Executive Program Assistant
Support Staff
Kathy graduated from Columbus State University with a degree in Business Administration. She is married to Gary and they are proud parents to Emily.
In their spare time, the family enjoys boating on local area lakes.
She feels blessed to be a part of the St. Paul Staff.
Theresa Holzknecht
Media Director
Support Staff
Theresa holds Bachelor’s degrees in Photographic Design (UGA) and Communications — Integrated Media (CSU). She worked as an art teacher at Columbus High School, then worked at St. Paul as the Director of MMO and Preschool.
Theresa is now the Media Director for St. Paul. She is humbled to be able to share the visuals she creates for St. Paul’s teachings in hopes of sharing with others how she sees our beautiful world.
Theresa has two sons, Jackson Holzknecht Steers and Charley Holzknecht Steers. Like their mom, Jackson and Charley are both interested in photography and digital media.
Cindy Lee
Administrative Assistant
Support Staff
Cindy Lee was born in Columbus but was educated in Fulton County/Atlanta public schools and Business College. She has worked in various areas at St. Paul for over two decades including the kitchen staff, the janitorial staff, the nursery staff/Nursery Coordinator, and has served in her current position as the Administrative Assistant since September 2001.
“I love being a part of the St. Paul staff because the people that worship, volunteer and serve this church are AWESOME! They have been the best role models, mentors, and examples to live by because of how they love the Lord, care for their church, give back to the community, and impact the world. St. Paul continues to be a blessing to me, my two daughters, and my family.”
Susan Scott
Preschool Faculty & Nursery Coordinator
Preschool Faculty, Support Staff
Toddlers
Susan loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loves all types of arts and crafts projects, reading, cooking, gourmet coffee, and trying new things.
“I love to teach because I have always loved learning myself and want to share that thrill with others. I especially love teaching children, they are so eager and excited to learn new things.”
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact
Cindy Shavers
Financial Secretary
Support Staff
Cindy came to St. Paul in the summer of 2006 as the Financial Secretary. Cindy grew up in church but as she grew older, life took over. She rededicated her life to the Lord in 1996. She is now very involved within her local church. In addition to her local church, she is active within the Christian Motorcyclist Association for the past 23 years. Cindy is married to Donnie and they have three children and seven grandchildren.
Beauty Stephens
Director of Food Services
Support Staff
Beauty has been a part of the St. Paul kitchen staff for many, many years. She became the Kitchen Director in 2016.
She and her staff enjoy preparing the best meals and desserts possible that are sure to leave your taste buds wanting more! She loves trying new recipes and making sure the kitchen is in tip top shape.
She is the mother of three daughters, one son, and 11 grandchildren. She enjoys spending quality time with her children and grandchildren, reading the Bible, and baking up goodies in the kitchen. She loves the Lord and feels blessed to share in that with the St. Paul family.
Contact
Phone: 706-327-7419 x 219
Our Preschool Faculty
Liefya Alexander
Teacher of Two-Year-Olds
Preschool Faculty
Liefya has three children, Hannah, David, and Haley and loves being a busy mom. Her children are involved with cheer, baseball, and gymnastics. Liefya loves spending time with family and friends, working out, eating, and watching TV.
“My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is watching the children grow from the first day that I get them until the last day. It’s amazing to see how much they learn and mature. Working with my coworkers is so much fun, we are always laughing and having a good time and the children feed off of us, which is awesome.
On my days off, I love to relax, watch football and TV, and spend time grilling with friends and family…either by the pool or a fire pit with a glass of wine.”
Nikki English-Pugh
Teacher of Three-Year-Olds
Preschool Faculty
Nikki is a wife to Clinton Pugh and a mom of six. Her children’s ages range from 5-25! Her loving family is a combination of biological, adopted, and foster children and they are Nikki’s world. She has been a foster parent for over 20 years and is proud to make a difference in the lives of so many. Nikki also has one grandchild.
“I have taught at St. Paul Preschool for 7 years, but have been in the childcare field for much longer. My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is watching the kids take what I have taught them and become independent. I’m really excited about every day at St Paul Preschool and can’t wait until I can get to know my babies and see them learn and laugh each day.
On my days off, I love crafting, spending time with family, and shopping.”
Favorite Verse: She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. — Proverbs 31:25
Contact
Jayme Graham
Teacher of Toddlers
Preschool Faculty
Jayme is a military wife and mother to a son and daughter. She enjoys going on trips (mainly to Disney), going to the theatre, and spending time with her family. She has now been teaching for eight years total, with four of those at St. Paul Preschool.
“I have been working with children since I was in middle school at my church. I love to watch them learn and grow and to see things from a child’s perspective. My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is getting to love on all of the children. I am truly blessed to be at St Paul Preschool!!
On my days off, I like to nap and shop!”
Favorite Verse: Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverb 22:6
Contact
Pam Holloman
Teacher of Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Preschool Faculty
Pam has been married for over 30 years to her husband, Allen. They are blessed with one daughter (Loryn) a wonderful son-in-law (Drew) and two beautiful grandchildren (Charlee and Grayson). Her family is her world.
“Becoming a ‘Mimi’ has been the greatest joy imaginable. I have always loved children and hoped God would allow me to have several; however, God had plans for me to protect and love other children. I take that responsibility to heart. Children are, without question, our most precious treasures. Watching them grow and flourish brings to me the greatest happiness and I know God has placed me in the right place at St. Paul Preschool.”
Pam has worked at St. Paul for five years. “My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is the feeling that we are more of a construction site – we build friendships, values, character, futures, skills, discipline, vocabulary, and so much more. Watching the progress of this “construction” brings me so much joy.
On my days off, I spend time with family and friends, travel, and enjoy reading.”
Favorite Verse: Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. — Proverbs 22:6
Contact
Dayna Johnson
Teacher of Toddlers
Preschool Faculty
Dayna has been married to Joe Johnson for 13 years, but they have known each other for 18 years. They have two boys, Dylan and Mason. Dayna has been teaching at St. Paul Preschool for three years.
“My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is from the perspective of a parent and a teacher. Whether as a parent of a student at St. Paul or now a teacher, I have always loved the feeling of family that you get from St. Paul Preschool.
On my days off, I love spending time with my family and getting together with friends! I also love to play tennis every chance that I get!”
Lynn LeGallais
Teacher of PreK (Fours)
Preschool Faculty
Fours
Lynn loves spending time with her husband and two teenage children. Her extended family consists of four cats and a dog. She enjoys reading, going to the theater and working in the yard.
“I love working with children. They are at the stage in their lives where they are finding their independence. They are like little sponges, absorbing all they can. Seeing the pride on their faces after completing an activity is priceless.”
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Contact
Morgan Podger
Teacher of Two-Year-Olds
Preschool Faculty
Morgan loves spending time with her three wonderful children, Kaleb, Trace, and Addison. She is a “baseball mom” so she spends a lot of time on the road traveling to out-of-town games.
Morgan has worked at St. Paul Preschool for 13 years. “I teach because I absolutely love being around children. I love watching them smile and laugh. It makes me feel good to watch them learn and to see what they accomplish during the school year. Each child is such a blessing and I am thankful God has blessed me with the opportunity to work at St. Paul. My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is the wonderful ladies that I work with.
On my days off, I enjoy watching baseball either on TV or traveling to watch a game live. I like to hang out with my family, ride bikes, and spend time with friends. My husband and I enjoy bowling together every Wednesday on our bowling team. I am a Braves fan, an Auburn fan, and a Miami Dolphins fan. I have several animals: four dogs, two cats, two ferrets, two geckos, one rabbit, one snake, one turtle, and a hedgehog!”
Favorite Verse: Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. — Deuteronomy 31:6
Contact
Bonnie Powell
Teacher of Infants
Preschool Faculty
Bonnie is the mother of one daughter and the proud “GrandGrand” of two children. She loves church and her family in Maryland. Bonnie enjoys learning new crafts like crocheting and needlework. While this is her first year of teaching at St. Paul Preschool, she has worked in childcare for 32 wonderful years.
“My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is the staff.
On my days off, I like to rest, eat, watch football, and listen to praise music.”
Caroline Pugh Anthony
Preschool Faculty
Preschool Faculty
Twos
Caroline has been married to Carl Anthony for 12 years. Between the two of them, they have 4 children – three boys & one girl and 4 grandchildren, three girls and one boy. She works for Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, and St Paul Preschool.
“I’m a busy bee and enjoy my babies when I’m not working and singing. Giving God all the praise for keeping me through it all.”
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Contact
Shay Rodriguez
Preschool Faculty
Preschool Faculty
Toddlers
Shay has been married to her husband, Edward, for eight years and is a mother of three beautiful babies and a fur baby Lab. She enjoys crafting where she says that she is a jack of all trades but master of none.
“I truly enjoy watching each child blossom into tiny little people with such vibrant personalities! I am beyond grateful to be assisting with their growth and development.”
Favorite Verse: Psalm 115:14
May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children.
Contact
JoDee Rovig
Preschool Faculty
Preschool Faculty
Movers and Shakers
JoDee has been married to her husband, Josh, for almost 10 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Railee and Andi Lynn. She also has two fur babies Layla and Chloe. JoDee enjoys going to the park with her family, running, and date nights.
“I am excited about being a teacher at St. Paul Preschool. I love watching the children grow throughout the year and develop their own little personalities. Seeing their smiling faces every morning is one of the highlights of my day. I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for my class!”
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in time of trouble.
Contact
Teala Sanders
Teacher of Movers and Shakers (Older Infants)
Preschool Faculty
Teala has been married for 13 years and has two boys. While she is new to the St. Paul Preschool staff, Teala has been teaching for seven years.
“My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is playing with the kids.
On my days off, I spend time with my family and enjoy watching sports.”
Regina Saulters
Teacher of Infants
Preschool Faculty
Regina is teaching first year at St. Paul Preschool. She has three sisters and a twin brother. She also has two dogs (black-lab mixes), Luna and Bella. Regina loves Harry Potter and Marvel.
“My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is seeing the kids every day and watching how they grow.
On my days off, I like catching up on my shows and watching old westerns with my dad. I also like to read and play with my nieces and nephews.”
Susan Scott
Preschool Faculty & Nursery Coordinator
Preschool Faculty, Support Staff
Toddlers
Susan loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loves all types of arts and crafts projects, reading, cooking, gourmet coffee, and trying new things.
“I love to teach because I have always loved learning myself and want to share that thrill with others. I especially love teaching children, they are so eager and excited to learn new things.”
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Contact
Hannah Swift
Teacher of PreK (Fours)
Preschool Faculty
Hannah Swift grew up in Slidell, Louisiana and moved to Columbus in 2005. She studied Physical Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She is the middle daughter of three girls while her husband is the middle son of three boys. “We’ve been married 7 years. I have 3 stepsons – Richard, Perk and Charles. Richard and Perk graduated from Ole Miss and Charles is a sophomore at UGA. I have 2 dogs, Phoebe and Chloe.
This is my first year of teaching at St. Paul Preschool. My favorite part of my job is the feeling like I belong somewhere. I love being part of something that helps children understand that they are special, smart and loved.
On my days off, I spend time with my family cooking, listening to music, and watching TV.”
Teresa Tipton
Preschool Faculty
Preschool Faculty
Infants
Teresa loves spending time with her family. She has 2 sons and 2 grandsons. She enjoys the beach, reading, crocheting, and watching movies.
“I love watching the babies change as the year progresses. At the beginning of the year they are so little and by the end of the year they are all walking.”
Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Contact
Isabel “Izzy” Torres
Preschool Faculty
Preschool Faculty
Toddlers
Isabel is a new mom to a sweet toddler son named Paxton. He attends St.Paul preschool as well.
“Paxton has brought so much joy to my life which has given me such a huge passion for interacting and teaching children. Children are our future and what better way to make the world a better place than to teach them the best ways of life.”
Favorite bible verse: 1 John 3:18
Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.
Contact
Carolanne Turpin
Teacher of Toddlers
Preschool Faculty
Carolanne has three children with the youngest two being twins. Carolanne has worked in childcare over the last 10 years and was an elementary substitute teacher. She home-schooled her own children in Alaska during the pandemic of COVID-19. When her own children were old enough to attend preschool, she started working at their school, St. Paul.
“My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is the giggles and grins seen and heard up and down the halls, the light bulb moments when something new has been discovered, and the sweet snuggles shared everyday!
On my days off, I enjoy playing games and baking with my kids, hiking, traveling, and watching college football with my husband! Woo Pig Sooie! Go Hogs!”
Zsa Zsa Walton
Preschool Faculty
Preschool Faculty
Twos
Zsa Zsa is a sister, wife, and mother of three. Two girls: Danielle (USAF active duty veteran) and Priia (our loud and in charge handi-capable queen in training) and one son: Kevin – a debonair, generous low key tech-savvy geek.
“I love the Lord and stand on his word. I get through any of life’s challenges by lifting Praises and having Faith that my Father has me covered in the blood. I pray over and for each and every child every morning. I love on and hug on them just like I still do with my own. I’m a tactile learner so… I’m a tactile teacher! We MAKE MESSES AND HAVE FUN!!!!”
Favorite Verse: Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Contact
Kristy Watkins
Curriculum Coordinator/Teacher of Three-Year Olds
Preschool Faculty
Kristy loves spending time with her kids and husband. She has been married for 23 years, and is “Mom” to Hunter, Shelby and Christopher. Kristy states that she lives “in a zoo” with her husband, kids, four dogs, and two cats. She loves family time, Disney and especially Christmas. She is a “soccer mom” and loves watching soccer when her kids are playing.
“I teach because I absolutely believe it was my calling. I was a stay-at-home mom and didn’t know what I was going to do since my kids were older, and truly believe this is where God wants me to be. I love watching the kids’ enthusiasm when learning and how much they pick up in a year!
My favorite part of St. Paul Preschool is the people I work with and work for. I have the best boss and have made lifelong friends working here. I really do love my job! I have worked at St. Paul Preschool for 9 years and have taught most ages and love them all.
On my days off, I just try to relax! Snuggle on the couch with a cozy blanket and some hot cocoa – yes, please! If I had lots of days off, I would definitely go to a cabin in the mountains.”
Favorite Verse: Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.