Education and Care Ministry

Mrs. Gloria Thompson: Education and Care Co-Director
Gloria has been with Cedar Grove Education and Care since the program began in 1976 and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church all her life. She and Alton have one child and three grandchildren. Gloria has a high school diploma, a certificate from the Anderson School of Practical Nursing, and has attended many hours of training for preschool education. She loves children and has dedicated her life to the ministry of Cedar Grove Ed. & Care and teaching the love of Jesus Christ.

Mrs. Danece Whitley: Education and Care Co-Director
Danece joined CGBC in 2006. She has 2 children, Orrin and Laura. She was married in 2001. When not working, she loves spending time with her children and playing board games with family and friends. Danece currently teaches Sunday School and helps with the children in AWANAs.

Mrs. Andrea Lehmann: Education and Care Infant Room
Andrea is a lifelong resident of Williamston and a 1992 graduate of Palmetto High School. She attended Spartanburg Methodist College, majoring in Criminal Justice. She and Her husband, Richard, married in 1996 and have two children. Andrea is a life member of Grace United Methodist Church and us currently attending Tabernacle Church in Pelzer where she is active with the GA and RA groups. Andrea has worked in childcare since 1995, and in her spare time she is a Den Leader for Cub Scouts Pack 20 in Belton. Her hobbies are scrapbooking, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Martha Smith: Education and Care Cook and afternoon Teacher
Martha grew up in Anderson and was saved in 1965. After graduating from McDuffie High School, Martha married Richard and they have one daughter, Lethia, and an adopted son, Robert. Martha is an active member of Big Creek Baptist Church. She was active in teaching several Sunday school classes, discipleship training classes for GA's, and Vacation Bible School and currently sings in her church choir.

Mrs. Mary Bruce: Education and Care Teacher
She is a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church where she has attended since 2006. Mary is a graduate of T.L. Hanna High School, is married to Chad, and they have 3 children. Before working at the daycare, Mary was a substitute teacher for Anderson School District 1. When she is not working, Mary enjoys spending time with her family and playing board games.

Miss Lethia Smith: Education and Care Teacher
Lethia is a member of Big Creek Baptist Church since 1989 and is a 2002 graduate of Palmetto High School. She attended Tri-County Tech and graduated with degrees in Arts and Radio/Television Broadcasting. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends.

Mrs. Ashley Sanders: Education and Care Teacher
She is married with one child, Lane. Ashley is a member of Life Journey Church in Pelzer where she helps in the nursery and is a leader for the AWANA program. She graduated from Palmetto High School in 2002 and from Tri-County Tech in 2007 as a Certified Medical Assistant. In her free time, Ashley enjoys being with her family.

Mrs. Donna Land: Education and Care Teacher
Donna has been with Cedar Grove Education and Care since 2006. She has always loved children and feels that this is the place God has called her to be. Donna has been married since 1995 and has 2 children. She and her family have attended Beech Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pelzer since 1997. Outside of work, Donna enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Rhonda Hamby: Education and Care Teacher
Rhonda attends Gethsemane Baptist Church and is married with 3 wonderful children, 2 boys and a girl. Rhonda loves working with the children in her care and feels that the Lord led her to Cedar Grove Education and Care so that she could teach the children all about Him.

Ashley Sanders, Infant teacher

Donna Land, Three year old teacher

Rhonda Hamby, Toddler teacher