Staff

Lauren Straka                   
Owner 

My name is Lauren Straka.  I own For Heaven's Sake Christian Child Development Center, along with my husband and mother.  Growing up my mother's profession was the children's minister at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon, Oklahoma.  I continue to live in Yukon.  I've been married for 26 years and we have 7 children, 2 son-in-laws and 1 grandbaby.

Growing up under my mothers influence, God furthered a heart in me to provide Christian childcare for my community.  Our childcare center opened in August 2003.  We were able to open our private school in August 2018. God continues to make a way for us to further His kingdowm in our community.  So grateful for the opportunity to serve Him.                

Caleigh Brown                    
Head of Schools  

My name is Caleigh Brown.  I have been married to my husband, Taylor for 15 years.  We have 7 precious children through the gift of foster-care and adoption.  I graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a major in Early Childhood Education.  I taught in public school for 5 years.  Following teaching I was a child development specialist.  I have been at FHS Christian School for 4 years.  My family and I are so grateful for the opportunities, relationships and gifts FHS brings.

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Amanda Lile                       
Dean of Students                

My name is Amanda Lile.  I grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma and moved back to my home town in 2016.  I graduated from Oklahoma State University and am currently completing my LPC.  I have seven children and delight in watching them grow.  Starting this school with Lauren was a dream.  My heart is in everything we do here.  

Carli Rexroad                      
Pre-K Teacher                 

I have been a passionate educator for 5 years, and worked for FHS for 9.  I am dedicated to fostering a love for learning in students.  

I believe in creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to find and explore their relationship with Him.

Outside the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and traveling.  I am excited to bring my passion for education, and lifelong learning to FHS.

Esther Sanderson

Pre-K Assistant                 

Kelsey Bailey  
Kindergarten Teacher     

My name is Kelsey Bailey.  I am the Kindergarten Teacher at FHS.  I have been teaching gor three years and working at FHS for eight. years.  I was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Yukon, Oklahoma.  I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelors in Family Life Education-Child Development and a minor in Human Environmental Sciences.  My passion has always been working with children and being able to witness them grow educationally and spiritually is one of my greatest joys in life.  I am a proud dog mom to a golden retriever named Honey.            

Bretyn Wise              
Kindergarten Assistant 

My name is Bretyn Wise and this is my first year working at FHS.  I graduated from Southern Nazarene University in 2020 and have worked in education for four years prior to this in the Putnam City district.  Outside of school, I love to spend time with my family, especially my two nieces , and bake.  I am so excited to be the new Kindergarten Paraprofessional to see how each child progresses through the year.

Lexi Jobe                                     

1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

My name is Lexi Jobe. I grew up in Tuttle where I still live today. My husband and I have one daughter named Andi and two dogs, Cap and Abbie.  I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2019, and started my teaching career in 2020.

I love that I have the opportunity to pour into kids daily, and love them deeply for who God created them to be.

Matthew 5:16 "...let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Charli Lewis                             
1st & 2nd Grade Assistant 

My name is Charli Lewis and I am a paraprofessional at For Heaven’s Sake Elementary.  I assist in the 1st and 2nd grade classes. I think it is very important to equip our children for the future, both educationally and even more so biblically. I love the heart and mission of FHS:  “Enter to learn as unique individuals; exit to serve as the body of Christ.” 

I attended Colorado Mesa University in Colorado and studied for my undergraduate in Business Travel and Tourism: Commercial and Recreation Management. In addition to being a paraprofessional, I am also a licensed real estate agent in Oklahoma. I have been married for 14 years to my husband Andy Lewis. We share two children: Effie (9) and Asher (11). I love spending time outdoors, whether it is taking a walk around the neighborhood or jumping on my bike for a quick ride. Being outside in God’s beauty makes me come alive. I also love relaxing with a good book and cup of coffee. Thankful for the Lord and the opportunities he has given me!

Tess Stover                            
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher 

Hello! My name is Tess Stover and this is my first year teaching at FHS.  I am a Yukon High School and UCO graduate.  My love and passion have been working alongside families and children in various settings.  I currently live in Piedmont with my husband of 18 years and my 2 sons that are in Middle School.  In my free time, I love spending time on my farm with my animals, fishing, swimming and spending time with the Lord, whether that be through worship or getting into His Word.  I'm honored to be a part of this school and to be able to shape and grow every kiddos heart and mind that walks into my classroom! I am especially grateful and overjoyed that I get to include Jesus into our daily class time and life lessons.

Brandi Rowley                       
5th-8th Grade Teacher

My name is Brandi Rowley.  I was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma.  I have been married for 26 years and have 6 amazing boys.  I love spending family time playing games, doing puzzles or just snuggling up and reading a good book.  I have worked for FHS since 2019.  My goal as a teacher is to help all students grow socially, academically and spiritually throughout our time together

Kassidy Burks                        
5th-8th Grade Assistant

Music, Art & Spanish

My name is Kassidy Burks and I have been teaching since 2018.  I love teaching all ages of children and watching them grow and learn about the wonderful world that God has given us.  I teach Art, Spanish and Music.  I love crafting, playing music, traeling and workin gout.  My two daughters attend FHS.  It is such a special place for our family.

Mary Rachel Fenrick, CALP

Dyslexia Specialist/Special Education Teacher

My name is Mary Rachel Fenrick.  This is my 1st year at FHS in Special Services, ,but it's my 11th year of teaching.  I got my degree in Special Education from OU in 2009 and have spent my career teaching children with special needs, first in Norman Public Schools for 7 years and then in Yukon Public Schools for 3 years.  I was also briefly the director of the special education department at a private Christian school in OKC and became a dyslexia specialist (Certified Academic Language Practitioner) in 2024.

My husband and I have been married for 15 years and have four daughters (ages 6-11) and two black labs.  We have been foster parents since 2018 and are currently fostering.  Two of our girls are adopted out of foster care and have special needs, so special education is very near and dear to my heart.  I became a Christian in my twenties and am looking forward to using my gifts to further HIs kingdom. I am grateful I am able to speak openly about the goodness of God at FHS.

Amanda Abernathy

Special Services/ACSI Coordinator

My name is Amanda Abernathy.  I am originally from Texas where I was born and raised until I left for college in 1995.  I graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1999 with my degree in education with minors in science and english.  

 I married my best friend in 1997 and we have 5 beautiful girls (ages 8-22).  I have been teaching Prek/Kindergarten since the fall of 2017 and I love every minute.  

I am so excited to be working a few days a week this year at FHS this in special services. I'm excited to see how God uses our students to further His kingdom.

Avery Smith

Special Services

Sarah Birley

Technology

My name is Sarah Birley and I started teaching Technology with FHS in 2024 and I'm loving every moment.  I was born and raised in Oklahoma.  I love to cuddle up with my adorable pup Zuko and read whenever I have the chance.  My goal is to build a strong foundation in technology and create a positive learning environment for all of my students.