Meet the Ministry Team

Team Leader:

Leslie Presley

“I hold a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I taught in public education for eight years and now serve as the Children’s Director at First Baptist Church of Kingston. I have a wonderful husband, Andrew, four sons, and a baby on the way.”

Ministry Team Members:

Savannah Ash

“I have been homeschooling for six years. I have been married to my husband, Brigham, for fourteen years, and he was recently called into ministry. Together, we are raising two boys, ages 11 and 5. Our family has moved seven times in nine years — living in West Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, and now Tennessee, where we have lived for the past five years.”

Kathy Brummit

“I have a double major in elementary and special education. I received my bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and my master's degree from Tennessee Technological University. I taught in several areas with the majority of my 37 years in the area of special education. My husband, George, and I have two children and two grandchildren.”

Kayla Taylor

“I have been married to my husband, Jacob, for ten years, and together we homeschool our two children. Before becoming a mom, I worked as a medical assistant. I look forward to sharing God’s love with each family who walks through our doors and walking alongside other moms as we navigate this homeschooling journey together.”

Susan Young

“I have a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Carson-Newman University. I received my undergraduate and master's from University of Tennessee. I taught public school for 30 years and wrote curriculum for Lifeway Christian Resources. I have a son and daughter and three wonderful grandchildren.”