Our Staff
CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Jamie has been part of the OHCCP family since 2001 and has proudly served as Director since 2008. With more than 20 years of experience caring for and serving children, Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge, love, and dedication to everything she does.
Outside of OHCCP, Jamie is a proud mom of five children and a grandmother to two grandsons! She loves spending time with her family, camping, and cooking for family gatherings.
Most importantly, Jamie’s heart for children and her passion for introducing young minds to the Gospel are what inspire her to serve each day. She is grateful for the opportunity to love, encourage, and help guide children as they grow.
Jamie Bonge
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Traci is a proud mom of four and a grandma to one sweet grandbaby! She has been married for 10 years and has more than 14 years of experience in early education.
Traci loves serving Christ by teaching, encouraging, and watching children learn and grow in their faith. Her heart for children and her passion for helping them grow make her such a special part of our OHCCP family!
Outside of work, Traci enjoys photography and camping with her family. We are so thankful for the love, experience, and joy she brings to our OHCCP family!
thays@overlandhills.org
Traci Hays
CHILDCARE CHAPLIN
Pastor Josh has been an Associate Pastor at Overland Hills Church since 2003. He has a heart for reaching children with the gospel and serves as the Childcare Chaplain teaching chapel, training staff, and serving as a resource for parents. He is married to his wonderful wife, Jolene and together they have 3 children in the High School/College. He loves to see kids grow in their faith and knowledge of God.
Josh Huntoon
CURRICULUM DIRECTOR
Makenna has been with Overland since January 2023 and brings 9 years of childcare experience. She is currently pursuing a degree in Early Elementary Education. Makenna loves spending time with her husband of 9 years and their 5 children.
She has a big heart for teaching children and demonstrates compassion in all she does around the center and in the classrooms.
We are blessed at Overland Hills to have such a dynamic and energetic leader who is dedicated to strengthening the classroom environment and teaching children about Jesus.
curriculum@overlandhills.org
Makenna Khaitov
Wendi Nalty
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Wendi has been a part of the Overland Hills family since 2007 with nearly 20 years of experience in education, along with a background in occupational therapy, she brings a wonderful blend of expertise, creativity, and compassion to her work.
She finds so much joy in teaching children and watching them learn, grow, and discover God’s world around them.
Wendi has been married for 24 years and is blessed with four children, and two grandchildren. She is also a proud liver transplant warrior since 2023, a journey that has given her an even deeper appreciation for faith, life, family, and the opportunity to serve others.
communications@overlandhills.org
Melissa Smith
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Mrs. Melissa has been teaching at Overland Hills for the last 3 years. She always wanted to be a Preschool teacher at a Christian Preschool, so she is living out her dream here at Overland. She adores kids and loves sharing Jesus’ love to the little ones. She has her degree in Early Education and previously worked in the Papillion LaVista School District. She’s been married for 22 years and has 4 kids and a new daughter-in-law! She enjoys camping, kayaking and spending time with her family.
msmith@overlandhills.org
“Higher than every painter, higher than every sculptor and than all artists do I regard him who is skilled in the art of forming the soul of children.”