About Us

Jericho's mission

is to:

*Return God to the field of education.

*Strengthen and equip Biblical principles, developing confidence that will change a community and promote integrity and character, trust and dependability.

*To exceed state standards for high quality education, yet are attainable standards for each individual child.

*Embrace and love each child as God has called us to love the church.

Our nurturing staff interactions enhance the development of skills that will lead to success in school and in life. Spiritually, physically, intellectually, creatively, emotionally, and socially, our program seeks to utilize a developmentally appropriate “hands-on” environment. In combination with a variety of educational activities, we partner with our parents and our community businesses to work toward an excellence that sets us above standard in education.

Jericho Board of Directors:

Dana Hoopingarner, President
Denny Dailey, Vice President
Jill Frauhiger, Secretary
Blake Fiechter, Treasurer
Taye Fiechter, Board Member
Rusty Dailey, Board Member
Amber Shoemaker, Board Member
Cylie Krug, Curriculum Coordinator

Meet The Teachers!

Dana Hoopingarner

Dana Hoopingarner is the Lead Teacher for our 5-Day Class & Co-Lead Teacher for our 3-Day Preschool class. Known as “Mrs. Dana” in her classroom, Dana has been in the teaching field of early childhood education for over 25 years and continues to bring enthusiasm, laughter and “teachable moments” to her students through creative storytelling. As Founder of Jericho (School/Ministry), this learning atmosphere gave Mrs. Dana an avenue to watch and allow her love for children to develop mini lessons that encourage and equip the heart with the good things of the Lord. Dana and her high school sweetheart, Rick, live in Bluffton, Indiana and have been married for over 30 years. She is the Mother of three married children and the “Nani” of eight grandchildren.

Lynn Sailors

Amber Shoemaker

Amber Shoemaker is the Lead Teacher for the 2-Day Class and Co-Lead Teacher for our 3-Day Class. Mrs. Shoemaker has been in the area of Early Childhood Learning as lead teacher with ages 2-3 in area preschools for a number of years as well as having a daycare in her home. She brings a wealth of knowledge to our classroom. Amber has a love for children and enjoys creating an “environment for learning” and “environment to bring joy”! Amber is married and has 3 children.