Kathy is excited to have the opportunity to direct Small Wonders Preschool and The Rock, Valley’s before and after school program. She brings with her a wealth of enthusiasm for children. She has over 30 years’ experience working with children of all ages. Kathy loves to travel. Her motto is, “Just put me in the car and I’ll go anywhere with you.” She has been married for 39 years and has two grown daughters. Her love of travel serves her well as one of her daughters lives as far east of California as possible. Kathy keeps very busy on the home front taking care of her “babies”, all of whom have four legs!

As Small Wonders Co-Director, Lori does a little bit of everything involving preschoolers. She can often be seen biking about town, or running (slowly) with her husband of 30 years and/or her three poorly-behaved, little dogs. She is the proud mother of three well-behaved, grown children. Some of Lori’s favorite earthly things are vegetables, puppies, electronics, and cranberry juice.

Zina comes to us with 20 years experience in the childcare field. She serves with her husband as they head up the high school youth at her home church. Zina is the mother of three handsome boys, two devoted daughters-in-law and four adorable grandchildren. When not at Small Wonders Zina enjoys gardening, Dodgers baseball...and, of course those grandchildren.

Born and raised in Salina, Kansas, Sharon gave her heart to Christ as a teenager. She went on to serve the Lord and graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Sharon served alongside her pastor husband for 30 years at a Christian School and Church in Lafayette, Louisiana. In 2004, Sharon moved to Bakersfield and is now the supervisor of “The Rock,” Before & After School Program, where she works with her director, Kathy Haskell. Sharon guides the staff and children with the service and the love of Christ. “Miss. Sharon,” as she is affectionately called by the staff and students, can be seen leading the children in song and teaching the Word of God. Ms. Sharon’s heart, along with her dedicated staff, is to be the light of Jesus to all the parents and children that attend each day. She is blessed with five grandchildren whom she loves spending time with.

Rachel Gage has been on staff at Valley since 2001, serving in the youth, children’s and preschool divisions. She is currently Administrative Assistant for the preschool department and Small Wonders Day Care program of Valley Baptist. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministry from John Brown University, Siloam Springs Arkansas.