Meet Our Staff

Stephanie Lloyd Hester

Teacher & Program Director

Stephanie was raised in Oneida, TN, earned a Bachelor's degree in English Education (grades 6-12) from Asbury University, and holds a Tennessee teaching license. Stephanie moved to Campbell County in 2019 and began working at the Christian Learning Center where she has held several roles in teaching and directing. Two of Stephanie's passions are teaching and Christian discipleship, which is why CLC's ministry has become such a great calling upon her life. She has previously served in other ministry leadership roles at Galilee Bible Camp, Fincastle Church, and Fifth Street Ministries. Stephanie resides in Jellico with her husband Justin and stepdaughter Aleeyah. Her favorite activities include being involved at Fincastle Church, spending time with family, gardening, baking, and hiking.

Contact Stephanie: Stephanie.CampbellCLC@gmail.com

Maria Roberts

Development Director

Maria grew up in Campbell County, TN. She was a music missionary in a Christian band, The Shine Effect, where she served from 2014 until 2023. She is married to Ben Roberts. Maria is a co-founder and co-director of OneLove Church Student Ministry alongside her husband. She also serves in other areas such as Celebrate Recovery and leading worship. Maria has a passion to see students learn more about the Bible, and ultimately come to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Contact Maria: Maria.CampbellCLC@gmail.com

Joy Longmire

Ministry Assistant

Joy has been a resident of Campbell County since 1985, and she is so excited to be part of CLC. We are equally excited to have her on our team as our ministry assistant! She began in this role at the beginning of the fall semester in 2023. Joy is blessed with two children, three grandkids, and a 100-pound Mastador named Weezie. Between them and her church family at East LaFollette Baptist Church, there is much love and support that fulfills Joy’s life. She enjoys reading and studying God's Word, listening to gospel and contemporary Christian music, going 4-wheeling, attending sporting events, and hanging out with her grandkids. Joy says, “Life is good for sure,” and we appreciate all the JOY she brings to CLC’s ministry and students. As our ministry assistant, Joy plays an active role in the work of CLC to support students in the classroom and assist with events and office duties.

Contact Joy: Joy.CampbellCLC@gmail.com