Sherry Morgan
Email: sherry@hocuttbaptist.com
I have been at Hocutt since 1996 and with the preschool since its inception in 2000. We teach our children Christian principles and values while making education fun and exciting. We are blessed to have a staff of spiritually mature women who love and nurture our children, and it is a privilege to serve alongside them. Every day, we bathe our children and their families in prayer, and I appreciate the opportunity to minister this way. I am thankful for the support I receive from the staff, the church, and my husband Stan.
God called me to be a teacher while still in college and I have taught most of my adult life, graduating from Trinity University, San Antonio Texas, with a BS in Elementary Education and later from Baylor University with a Masters in Learning Diagnostics. It was my blessing to have spent over 35 years of my teaching career at Lake Park Baptist School in Florida teaching 1st, 3rd, 4th and Middle School. My husband also taught school in Florida and in 2016 we both retired and moved to North Carolina.
I taught the 3 year old class at Hocutt Preschool previously and have returned to the career I love. My husband George and I have been married for 52 years and have two sons and 8 grandchildren.
We are active members of Everett Chapel and are also in the Gideon Ministry. The Lord has been very good to us and is blessing us daily with new opportunities to serve Him.
I was saved in 8th grade at Christian camp and later attended Pensacola Christian College. I began teaching preschool in 1982, then moved to Clayton with my husband and children in 2000. I joined Hocutt’s preschool in 2006. I am honored to share God’s word with preschoolers because I can have the biggest impact on their lives at that age. What they learn here is the foundation for the rest of their education and serves them their whole lives. Being able to teach in a loving Christian environment is important; this is the mission field God has chosen for me.
I was saved here at Hocutt at the age of 12. I reside here in Clayton. I am happily married with 3 children. My husband’s name is Rodney, my oldest daughter, Presley is 14, my son, Bear is 5, and my youngest daughter, Adaline is 4. I enjoy the beach and the mountains. I like to get crafty in my down time. Sitting on my front porch swing reading Christian based books, devotions and my Bible bring me peace. The Lord has Blessed me and has been the constant in my life. Being here at Hocutt ministering and helping to guide your children is a true Blessing.
My name is Jessica Houck. I was born and raised in Northeast Pennsylvania (the pizza capital of the world.) My husband and I moved to Clayton in 2004. We have a teenage son who is also a graduate of Hocutt Preschool.
I have a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania as well as my North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials 1 and 2. I have served in various roles in the field of Early Childhood Education since graduating. I especially love teaching at faith-based schools where I get to not only share my love of learning but my love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Some of my favorite things to do in my spare time are reading and watching mystery novels and stories, walking outdoors and traveling to the mountains. I am blessed to be part ofHocutt Preschool!
My name is Daniela Ansley, and I am originally from Romania. I moved here in 2004, after I got married to my husband, Jason! He went to be with the Lord 4 years later, and ever since it’s been just my daughter and I. Isabel is 14 years old. She is such a joy and blessing in my life! I am also a homeschool mom of almost 8 years. We both enjoy walking, listening to sermons and music, animals, snow, going to the beach, and helping others. I have been working with children since I was very young. They are a precious gift from God!! This is my third year at Hocutt and I look forward to using my God given gifts with the children!
I was born in central Florida and came to North Carolina to attend college. It was during my college years that I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior and met my husband, Nathan. We have 5 beautiful children and a goofy mastiff/great dane mix named Luna. My eldest son is in high school. Our two daughters went to Hocutt Preschool and are now in middle school. Our middle son also went to Hocutt Preschool and is now in first grade. Our youngest, who is three years old, is attending Hocutt this coming year.
I enjoy spending my time with my family, reading, being outdoors, walking, gardening, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, cooking/baking and making jewelry. I love teaching bible lessons, working with the kids at vacation bible school and helping out with the preschoolers on Sunday mornings. I also enjoy going on missions trips and have had the privilege of helping with disaster relief several times this past year.
I cannot say enough good things about Hocutt Baptist Preschool. They have truly been a blessing and I am so thankful to be a part of their preschool family!
My name is Jordan Demma, and I am teaching the 3’s. I was born and raised right here in Clayton. I am married and have 3 daughters, Addison, Savannah and Ryleigh. We also have two cats and several chickens. I love spending time with my family and watching my girls play softball/ Tball. I’m excited to start teaching and sharing the love of Jesus!
My Name is Kellie Jacobs. I was born in Kansas and I lived in Texas and Alaska when I was younger. I moved to Rochester NY with my family and that was where I was raised most of my life.
My husband and I have been married for 14 years. We moved to North Carolina in 2016 and love it. We have one son, Aiden, who was born in 2017. We have a fresh water fish tank. I love to spend time with family and friends and going on day trips and going back to New York to visit family.
In my free time I love to look up new recipes and go for walks, going to baseball games and watching sports.
In 2016-2017 my heart guided me to a place to follow Christ and the amazing journey. My family and I were welcomed in to Hocutt Baptist with open hearts and love when my son started preschool 6years ago, and still consider Hocutt family.
This will be my 3rd year as a teacher here at Hocutt and I love it.
My name is Melissa Robinson. I am a new TA at the preschool. I’m married to Rob, we have 2 grown men: Trey & Ryan. The family picture is of myself, husband Rob, our sons Trey & Ryan, daughter in law Megan, our only 2 grandchildren Sadie & River and my parents Linda & Paul.
My granddaughter Sadie has attended Hocutt preschool for 3 years and has now graduated. I have subbed at the preschool on & off for 3 years. My grandchildren are now moving to Florida, so I will now have time to help out more. I love working with these young children. It is a blessing to watch them smile, grow and learn new things. I am so excited for this chance to be a TA at this special preschool.
My name is Jessica Jiménez Alamo, I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and in 2016, due to my husband’s job relocation, my family and I relocated to the United States. We love Clayton and now we consider this our hometown.
I have a BS and MB in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico. Ever since I came to live here I decided to be a stay at home mom. We are a family of four; my husband’s name is Pablo Villamil, and he is an Engineer. My oldest daughter is Viviana, she is 14 years old and attends Riverwood Middle School. My youngest daughter is Abigail, she is 5 years old and recently graduated from pre-kinder from the Hocutt Baptist Preschool.
Recently I started to work with the Hocutt TA team and I am very happy and grateful for the opportunity and hope to continue being part of the Hocutt family.
This has been a different job experience; I love working with children and I give thanks to God for this.
My name is Marilyn Sutphin. Johnston County has been our home since 1979 when we moved here to pastor. After 40 plus years of full-time ministry, we transitioned to a new ministry position as one of the staff pastors at Princeton Church where my husband, David, serves in the position of Senior Adult and Pastoral Care. We have three grown sons, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
I am grateful for another opportunity to continue to minister and look forward to helping the staff as well as the children and parents at Hocutt Preschool.
I’d like to introduce my family and I, and also express my gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of Hocutt Baptist Preschool.
My Name is Angie, I have been married to my wonderful husband Christopher for over 12 years, we have 2 children, Thomas age 9 and Adelynn age 5. Adelynn was blessed to attend Hocutt Baptist preschool for the past 2 years which has been a truly wonderful experience and has more than prepared her for Kindergarten.
We live in Clayton; we have moved around the world due to my husband’s USAF career. We have attended church in different countries which has been wonderful for us as we have always trusted in God to lead and guide us.
Prior to having children, I worked as a riding instructor and events coordinator in Cambridge, UK.
Working with children is inspiring, a blessing and a privilege. Our children are our hearts and handing them over can be so overwhelming as I well know, and it is so very important to know that our children are in a loving, safe and caring environment that is dedicated to seeing them thrive and that is what Hocutt Baptist Preschool does.
Having a child with special needs inspired me to want to work with children as I have been so fortunate to see what early childhood education and care can do to prepare our children for the world.
It’s very important to us to spend time together growing as a family, we love family bike rides, picnics, pool time, growing our garden with vegetables and flowers, traveling to visit with family and reading the Bible together (most verses are chosen by Adelynn).
320 W Horne St Clayton NC 27520
(919)-553-9897
NOTE: Registration for the 2026-27 school year HAS BEGUN!
For more info or to request a tour:
sherry@hocuttbaptist.com
314 W Horne St, Clayton NC 27520
Office Phone: 919-553-6650
Email: connect@hocuttbaptist.com
