Teachers

Kevin Duecker >>> director of children's ministries

Kevin Duecker is a proud Ohio-native who has made Indiana his home since 2005, when he started attending Indiana Wesleyan University and graduating in 2010 with an education degree. He began serving as Director of Children's Ministries at Pierce Church in 2012 and oversees various programs and ministries at the church, in addition to Kiddie Kampus. He is married to his wonderful wife, Kate, and they have 4 children: Kendall, Keira, Kassidy, and Kyle. He enjoys playing guitar, working on a number of house projects and yard work, and catching the latest podcasts.

Victoria Wolf >>> lead teacher

Ms. Victoria Wolf is from Matthews, IN. After graduating from Eastbrook High School, she attended Ivy Tech Community College where she completed her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Miss Victoria enjoys crocheting, ducks, and is married to her husband, Jace.

Nicole Embry >>> assistant teacher

Ms. Nicole Embry hails from Huntington, IN but currently resides in Upland, IN with her husband of 25 years, Mike. She and Mike are the proud parents to two sons, Dillon and Ethan. “Miss Nikki” overflows with love and tender compassion for preschoolers! She has many years of experience, serving in preschool education through Little Panther (Van Buren), a previous years-long tenure at Kiddie Kampus, and Eastbrook—before rejoining Kiddie Kampus again in Fall 2020 (woohoo!). In her free time, Nikki loves all things Smoky Mountains…and is probably already planning her next hiking trip!

Holly Shrader >>> assistant teacher

Ms. Holly Shrader is the newest staff member at Kiddie Kampus but she's been a familiar face over the years as a previous office staff member at Pierce Church and a regular substitute teacher, most notably filling in for Miss Nikki from January through March 2025. Holly is an Indiana country girl to the core and has even brought a pop-up petting zoo to Kiddie Kampus featuring sheep, chicks, bunnies, and more! She and her husband Scott are parents to Reed, Riley, and Ridge and are actively involved in 4-H. Her husband Scott is a professional auctioneer and also helped lead the recent reunion auction fundraiser!

Dana Alford >>> pierce kids assistant

Ms. Dana Alford lives in Upland and is mother to Kenny and Kristopher. Growing up in Springfield, MO in a minister’s family and later attending Central Bible College, “Miss Dana” also spent time in Michigan before coming to Indiana. Miss Dana served as Lead Teacher for Kiddie Kampus for many years but has now stepped back and contributes as a Pierce Kids Assistant alongside Kevin Duecker. Dana is passionate about education and demonstrates a clear gift for the art of teacher and engaging students. Her favorite animal is penguins and she loves listening to K-LOVE radio.

Advisory Committee

Kiddie Kampus is guided by an Advisory Committee of local professionals and community influencers. This committee meets bi-monthly, year-round to guide the program through major decisions, fundraising, support, and accountability to the highest expectations. These advisory members include:

Andrea Shively, dual-immersion Kindergarten teacher at Eastbrook South Elementary
Chelsee Jones, 3rd grade teacher at Eastbrook South Elementary
Susan Hinderliter, member, Pierce Church Leadership Board
Mitchell Whedon, Auto Owner's Insurance Group