Meet our PT Kids Staff
Traci Lambert-Director of PT Kids Preschool :
Traci is one busy lady! She is wife to Justin, mom to Ashlynn and Tessa, and works as a Physician Assistant at UNT Health Center. Traci brings a wealth of experience to her role as Director of our PT Kids Preschool Ministry, and her heart beats to show young children the overwhelming love and grace of their Heavenly Father. When she is able to grab some spare time, Traci enjoys snuggling with Tessa (born 2/4/08), reading, watching movies on the couch with Justin, working out, and cooking.
Jeri Taylor-Director of PT Kids:
Jeri is one of the most well-traveled members of our staff, as she and husband John periodically cross the map from coast to coast visiting their blended family of seven grown children and three beautiful grandchildren. Jeri’s passion for children’s ministry has grown out of the joys and challenges that she has faced as a mom, and she has a deep desire to equip parents with the tools they need to grow strong families. Jeri loves to “see the light go on” as a child grasps a new concept—from learning a game in PT Kids to understanding the truth that God loves them no matter what! Jeri enjoys skiing, swimming, gardening, playing games (and winning!), and being a Grandma.
Brian Holt-Room Director, Pre-K & Kindergarten:
Take a peek inside the PT Kids Orange Room on Sunday mornings and it won’t take long to understand why Brian is our Room Director for kids age four through Kindergarten. Brian says he thinks in cartoon and believes puppets are people, too! Brian loves to share God with kids because their young hearts and minds are open to believing God’s passion, promises, and plan for their lives. A dad of four human kids (Ashlyn, CJ, Lily, and Pierce) and two canine “children”, Brian and his wife Amy run their own graphic design studio. Brian loves to blog about his wife and kids, and wishes he had time to play golf!
Susan Billy-Room Director, 1st & 2nd Grade:
Susan has been a part of PT Kids for four years, and says that it didn’t take long for her to realize that she loves teaching children almost as much as she loves being around their playful energy and loving hearts! Susan loves to teach the 1st and 2nd graders in our Yellow Room that they are unique creations of God, and she loves to see their excitement as they understand how the Bible relates to their lives. In her position as Casting Director for Internet/Catalog Advertising at JCPenney, Susan enjoys traveling and working with many beautiful and artistic people. Susan and husband Tony have one son, Bryce, who is quite a soccer player! When Susan is not watching Bryce play soccer, she enjoys making all sorts of art projects, as well as baking and decorating cakes.
Jeff Harrell-Room Director, 3rd through 5th Grade:
As kids enter the Blue Room on Sunday morning they know they will be enthusiastically greeted with a high five or a crazy handshake as "Mr. Jeff" makes each child feel welcome. As a father of four, Jeff knows that the 3rd through 5th grade years are critical in the spiritual development of kids. He is passionate about showing kids how to have a real-world relationship with God, and that it is not enough to know God’s word, but we must also do what it says. Jeff loves his family (wife Allison & kids Hannah, Hayden, Ava, and Landon), playing basketball, following his beloved Aggies, eating sushi, and watching “Biggest Loser” and “American Idol” with his kids.