Pastor David Hansen, Pastor
Spirit of Joy! is excited to announce that David Hansen has been called as the pastor of our community. [Read more...]
Spirit of Joy! is excited to announce that David Hansen has been called as the pastor of our community. [Read more...]
Kimberly Sheffer, Preschool Director
Kimberly Sheffer is the Children of Joy! Preschool Director and lives in The Woodlands with her family. She has worked with children for almost 30 years and joined the staff at Children of Joy in July 2011. Kimberly is active in her church children's choir as well as the adult choir. [Read more...]
Kimberly Sheffer is the Children of Joy! Preschool Director and lives in The Woodlands with her family. She has worked with children for almost 30 years and joined the staff at Children of Joy in July 2011. Kimberly is active in her church children's choir as well as the adult choir. [Read more...]
Paula Wolsted, Administrator
Paula Wolsted is the Administrator of Spirit of Joy! She joined the staff in 2009. Paula has lived in The Woodlands since 2000. [Read more...]
Paula Wolsted is the Administrator of Spirit of Joy! She joined the staff in 2009. Paula has lived in The Woodlands since 2000. [Read more...]
Kristi Allen, Financial Director
I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, go Pokes! I moved to The Woodlands in 2004 although, I am originally from Oklahoma. I have two daughters and one son. When I am not at COJ!, I am a full time dance and cheer mom. I also enjoy baking, crafting, shopping and working out. My youngest daughter began at Children of Joy! Preschool in the fall of 2004 in the Ladybug Toddler classroom. She went all the way through our program to the Butterflies. I began working at COJ! in the spring of 2007 as the Financial Director. I have seen many COJ! families come through the program and witnessed many changes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years here! [Read more...]
I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, go Pokes! I moved to The Woodlands in 2004 although, I am originally from Oklahoma. I have two daughters and one son. When I am not at COJ!, I am a full time dance and cheer mom. I also enjoy baking, crafting, shopping and working out. My youngest daughter began at Children of Joy! Preschool in the fall of 2004 in the Ladybug Toddler classroom. She went all the way through our program to the Butterflies. I began working at COJ! in the spring of 2007 as the Financial Director. I have seen many COJ! families come through the program and witnessed many changes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years here! [Read more...]
Holly Werner, Assistant Director
I began working at Children of Joy! in 2012. Before moving to Houston in 2011, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA and taught First Grade. I graduated from Clarion University with a dual degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and then received my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University. My husband and I live in Magnolia with our three children, two of which attended Children of Joy!. I love baking and spending time with my family traveling to the beach, riding bikes and swimming! I believe all children have different learning styles and I help teachers incorporate them into their classrooms. My goal at COJ! is to continue to assist the teachers in giving the children the best possible learning experiences possible to help them develop skills for Kindergarten and life. [Read more...]
I began working at Children of Joy! in 2012. Before moving to Houston in 2011, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA and taught First Grade. I graduated from Clarion University with a dual degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and then received my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Gannon University. My husband and I live in Magnolia with our three children, two of which attended Children of Joy!. I love baking and spending time with my family traveling to the beach, riding bikes and swimming! I believe all children have different learning styles and I help teachers incorporate them into their classrooms. My goal at COJ! is to continue to assist the teachers in giving the children the best possible learning experiences possible to help them develop skills for Kindergarten and life. [Read more...]
Yvonne Avocato, Speech Therapist
My name is Yvonne Avocato and I am licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. My husband and I are both from New Orleans but we have lived in The Woodlands since 2006 after he got out of the Navy. We have two boys who attend school in the area. I graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and earned a Master’s in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. I have worked and treated pediatric patients since 2003 in a variety of settings (private practice, school system, and home health). My passion is helping toddler/preschool age children to make gains towards age-level speech, language, and social communication. When I am not at work, I love spending time with my boys and my husband. I also love reading, listening to live music, participating in our church’s marriage ministry, and cooking. [Read more...]
My name is Yvonne Avocato and I am licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. My husband and I are both from New Orleans but we have lived in The Woodlands since 2006 after he got out of the Navy. We have two boys who attend school in the area. I graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and earned a Master’s in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. I have worked and treated pediatric patients since 2003 in a variety of settings (private practice, school system, and home health). My passion is helping toddler/preschool age children to make gains towards age-level speech, language, and social communication. When I am not at work, I love spending time with my boys and my husband. I also love reading, listening to live music, participating in our church’s marriage ministry, and cooking. [Read more...]