Caring for Children
 

Decatur First UMC is known for building strong communities for the care, education and nurturing of children and young people.


Featured Staff Backgrounds

 Joanne Hauserman
Director, Preschool & Kindergarten
Joanne grew up in Decatur and attended Decatur City Schools through high school. She graduated with a degree in elementary education from North Georgia College and State University. Her master’s degree is in early childhood education, and this is her 26th year working at the preschool.













 

Children's Program Staff

The outstanding staff of Decatur First UMC works hard to support our children's ministry. They will be happy to address any questions or concerns you might have and will make every effort to provide you with additional information and resources.




Kiera Stegall

Director of Children’s Ministries
404-378-4541 x.110
kstegall@decaturfirst.org   

  


Joanne Hauserman
Director, Preschool & Kindergarten
404-377-5784
dfumpreschool@yahoo.com


Eloise Ragsdale
Director, Children's Morning Out
404-378-4541 ext. 111
cmodecatur1st@gmail.com



Lora Biccum
Nursery Supervisior
loraustin@gmail.com


Michele WrightMc
Director of Children’s Music
mwright@decaturfirst.org

 


  
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Dr. David S. Naglee
Senior Minister
404-378-4541 x.105
dsnaglee@ decaturfirst.org

 

Dr. Katy Hinman
Associate Minister
404-378-4541 x.102
khinman@ decaturfirst.org

 


Preschool
The Decatur First United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten has a long, rich tradition of nurturing children.
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Children’s Morning Out
Children’s Morning Out (CMO) is an early childhood program administered by Decatur First UMC.
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