Our Staff
Meet the Team
Anne McCoy
Occupational Therapist since 2008
Anne is the Executive Director of The Little Light House, a Christian developmental center providing services to children with special-needs birth to age six. Anne attended Oral Roberts University for her general studies and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. She has provided pediatric occupational therapy in a number of settings in the Tulsa Area, including owning and managing her own occupational therapy company for ten years before coming on staff at the LLH in 2008. Anne is a woman of faith; she has taught in a number of Christian settings. She has served in ministry-related positions for years and also served on the Jenks Public School Board, an elected position, for a decade. During her time on the Jenks school board she served in all positions including President.
Leadership Team
Jessica Mardis
Director of Operations since 2015 – Speech Language Pathologist at LLH from 2006-2015
Jessica holds her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Kansas State University, as well as a Master’s of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Indiana State University. When challenged to create a quilt square in 4th grade to represent her career she drew a wheelchair and a basketball. Jessica envisioned starting a basketball camp for children with special needs. She has been passionate about recognizing and opening up all modes of communication in our kids and teaching others to see what they can do and not to focus on what they can’t do! Jessica served as a Speech Language Pathologist at LLH for nine years. She also serves as the Staff Kid Inclusion Program (SKIP) Director.
Linda Steed
Physical Therapist and Director of Global Impact since 2007
Linda received a B.S. degree and certification in Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma in 1974. She is a licensed Physical Therapist with 43 years of experience, twenty of those at LLH. Linda was inspired to pursue a career in PT by her father, a polio survivor who faced many challenges and lived a successful life. Working with children with special needs in an orphanage in China in 1995 and a trip to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in 1996 where she worked with children with special needs and their families, motivated Linda to serve the students at LLH as a member of the transdisciplinary team and delivering physical therapy services. She was also a foundational leader in developing the LLH’s Global Impact program. She has led 18 trips to teach about working with children with special needs in 6 countries outside of the US.
Molly Smith
Director of Development since 2011
Molly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Multi-disciplinary studies – Psychology and Rehabilitation. She joined the LLH staff in 2006 as a teaching Associate. After spending time in the classroom as an Associate, she moved into administration and has served in multiple roles in development, and became the Director of Development in 2011. She is passionate connecting the community to our children and their families and serving our donors by helping them fulfill their heart’s desire to change lives.
Lindsay Nozak
Director of Events and Marketing since 2017
Lindsay has ten years of experience in both Special Education and Administration at the Little Light House. Lindsay joined the LLH staff in 2008 as an Associate Teacher serving four years in the classroom. She became the Waiting List Coordinator/Administrative Assistant to the Director of Education for three and a half years before moving into the Events Coordinator position. Lindsay’s love for the children of the Little Light House began in the mid 80’s when her adopted brother attended the LLH as a student. Once on staff overseeing the waiting list, her heart expanded to serving not just the children, but their families as well. She is passionate and committed to using her administrative skills to further the ministry’s growth and serve more families by enhancing the LLH annual events and presence in the community.
Susan Griffin
Director of Finance and HR since 2016
Susan has an associate’s degree in business/finance and has been in the accounting field for 40 years, 20 of those years were in non-profit accounting and the administrative field for 15 years. She joined LLH staff in June of 2015. Susan is in charge of the daily, monthly and yearly LLH finances, over sees the database, processes staff payroll, and handles new staff onboarding and employee benefits. She prepares all reports for the annual audit, month end reports and serves on the LLH Finance Committee. Susan also has a son with special needs, giving her firsthand experience what it is like to have a child with special needs. She has walked with him through multiple tests and therapies starting at the age of two that have continued into adulthood.
Mindy Cash
Director of Education since 2019
Mindy Cash received a B.S. in Special Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in June 2013. For 16 years she served as a Special Education Teacher for inpatients at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital. Her primary responsibility was to provide educational services to children aged birth to 18 with complex medical diagnoses. Her greatest desire is to provide optimal and appropriate educational opportunities for children with complex medical, cognitive, physical, and emotional needs. As an Assistive Technology Professional, she is driven to find new and exciting technology to help children with physical challenges to access the world around them.
Julie Wilson
Director of Therapy Services since 2007
Julie holds a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Oklahoma in 1973. She is passionate about serving kids with special needs as the Lord called her to do while in high school. For 46 years she has helped children experience the world as independently as possible, whether walking, riding a wheelchair or using assistive walking devices. Her pediatric focus is Certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment of Children with Neurological Disorders and NDT Advanced Baby Treatment. She has advanced training in lower extremity orthotics and gait disorders. She is a lifetime member of APTA and OPTA and has held various offices and appointments. Julie spent over 35 years in pediatric private practice as therapist/owner prior to joining the LLH in 2007.
Jordan Merrill
Director of Family Learning Center since 2019
Jordan holds a Master and Bachelor of Social Work from Florida State University. She has worked with children and families providing trauma-focused therapy, wrap-around-services, case management and trainings during the last 5 years. Jordan has had the privilege to serve numerous family systems both domestically and internationally, prior to joining LLH in August 2019. Jordan believes that God has called her to partner with families and children who are walking through difficult times by providing encouragement, support and resources. She is excited for the opportunity to cling to the Lord and seek His guidance as He expands LLH’s Family Learning Center. Her life prayer is for God to take her life and use it all for His glory.
Administrative Staff
Christina McEndarfer
Executive Assistant
Maddie Owens
Volunteer, College and Career Coordinator
Meg Einer
Volunteer Assistant
Kristen Hopkins
Global Impact Assistant
Susan Pierce
Grant Writer
Tayler Burks
Marketing Coordinator
Amy Keil
Events Coordinator
Megan Arledge
Events Assistant
Brianah Dodson
Database Administrator
Teri King
Finance Clerk
Sharon Keenan
Receptionist
Glenn Brewington
IT and Building Systems Manager
Therapy Team
Jamey Fox
Physical Therapist
Brittany Gartner
Physical Therapist
Dede Flatley
Physical Therapist
Jodi Howe
Occupational Therapist
Brooklyn Smith
Occupational Therapist
Courtney Hollingsworth
Occupational Therapist
Stefanie Olson
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Lynda Crouch
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Lauren Gebhard
Speech Language Pathologist
Clarey Sharum
Speech Language Pathologist
Riley Horton
Speech Language Pathologist
Chris Staub
Nurse
Dee Emerson
Family Learning Center Nurse
Educational Services
Laura McDonald
Family Network Coordinator
Molly Willis
Children Services Administrative Assistant
Blair Brown
Early Childhood Learning Specialist
Kristen Neary
Coral Class Lead Teacher
Meagan Slaybaugh
Nicole Nichols
Coral Class Associate Teacher
Madi Medders
Jade Class Lead Teacher
Cheyenne Lee
Jade Class Associate Teacher
Sarah Sullivant
Purple Class Lead Teacher
Laura Anderson
Purple Class Associate Teacher
Hailey Davis
Purple Class Associate Teacher
Devin Estrem
Elana Aguilar
Yellow Class Associate Teacher
Rachel Blair
Yellow Class Associate Teacher
Michelle Morris
Blue Class Lead Teacher
Haley Taylor
Blue Class Associate Teacher
Debbie Ross
Blue Class Associate Teacher
Nicole Fields
Anna Robertson
Pink Class Associate Teacher
Becky Woeppel
Pink Class Associate Teacher
Kyla Beasley
Aqua Class Lead Teacher
Hannah Sluka
Aqua Class Associate Teacher
Dolly Njorge
Aqua Class Associate Teacher
Jordan Hames
Seth Allen
Red Class Associate Teacher
Kelsey Sanchez
Green Class Lead Teacher
Kaley Gartner
Green Class Associate Teacher
Madison Smith
Green Class Associate Teacher
Audre King
Amber Radebaugh
Orange Class Associate Teacher/ SKIP Teacher
Cheryl Chamberlain
SKIP Teacher
Faith White
Nursery Teacher
We strive to bring out the best in you.
The Little Light House is committed to hiring individuals who are committed Christians dedicated to glorifying God in their individual life through utilizing their gifts, talents, and expertise to further His kingdom.