The Child of God Preschool has 7 staff members. All preschool staff must meet all of the state licensing requirements, including a background check.
Our educators are required to obtain training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition and Communicable Disease Recognition. They must also obtain at least 6 hours of training per year in child development topics and attend periodic staff meetings.
Educator Directory
Nancy Higgins- Administrator
I have been the director of Child of God Preschool since 2001. I have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Zane Trace College. I also attended a Bible College in Oklahoma with my husband, obtaining training in the area of supportive ministries. My husband is the pastor of a church south of Granville. We have 3 children, 1 daughter-in-law, 1 son-in-law and 2 grandchildren.
I love working with children and seeing them grow and learn. In my spare time I like to read, take walks with my dog and go to the lake in our boat or to kayak. When I’m not at preschool, I enjoy being a barista at River Road Coffee House on the Square.
My mission at Child of God Preschool: I want children to feel safe and to learn about God and his love while at preschool. My goal is to help children build self-confidence, independence and social skills that will set them up for future academic success.
Birthday- April 26
Hobbies- reading, hiking, biking, kayaking and going to the movies.
Favorites- Candy- Sea Salt Caramels, Resees Cups, MM’s. (no mint)
Color- Pink,
Restaurants- Puerto Vallarta, Chipotle, Elliott’s, Texas Roadhouse, and City BBQ.
Shopping- Kohls, TJ Max, Hobby Lobby and Wilson’s. AMC Theaters
Hilda Chapman
Co-Teacher, Ocean Room
I have been teaching at Child of God Preschool since 2002. I have earned my CDA in Early Childhood Education. I previously worked in banking and also in the insurance field. I found my place in teaching. I live with my husband and son and I attend Family of Faith Community Church.
My mission at Child of God Preschool: I want children to experience the love of Jesus in my classroom. I want them to feel secure enough to express themselves freely at they play and learn.
Birthday- November 23
Hobbies- Gardening, reading, exercise and sewing.
Favorites- Candy- Hershey Kisses
Color- Blue
Restaurants- Texas Roadhouse, Tumbleweed, Subway and Tim Horton's.
Shopping- Amazon, Wilson’s, Hobby Lobby, Walmart.
Amanda Eberts
Head Teacher, Rainbow Room
I started teaching at Child of God in 2023. I graduated from The Ohio State University (2006) and Heidelberg University (2015) and have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in music education. I taught general music and art for grades PK-8. I am married and have 2 daughters that have both attended Child of God.
My mission at Child of God Preschool: To provide a safe, loving, fun and creative preschool experience that will inspire our students’ educational, emotional, social and spiritual growth through play, exploration and prayer.
Birthday- Dec. 10
Hobbies- Reading, anything outdoors, gardening and decorating.
Favorites- Candy- Anything fruity Color - Pink
Restaurants- Jimmy Johns, Starbucks and Texas Roadhouse
Shopping- Amazon, Wilson’s, Target.
Lisa Ellis
Assistant Teacher, Rainbow Room
I graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Food Science and Technology and worked for nine years in the industry in western Ohio. My husband and I moved to the Licking Valley area and I became a stay at home mom with my two boys. I have been teaching at Child of God Preschool since 2005 but I have been a part of the preschool family since the beginning. Both of my sons are Child of God graduates. The preschool has been a blessing to my children, to me as a parent and now as a teacher.
My mission at Child of God Preschool: To be a tool in helping each child reach their potential in becoming the lifelong learner that God created them to be
Birthday- March 6
Hobbies- Gardening, books and movies.
Favorites- Candy- anything chocolate
Color- Earth Tones
Restaurants- Chipotle, LaPaloma, Lucky Bamboo.
Shopping- Lowes, Home Depot, Wilson’s.