Rev. Steven & Doreen Parkhill
Pastors and Administrators
Pastor Steve is the lead pastor of South Canonsburg Church was ordained in 1985 and has served here since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Literature: New Testament from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a post graduate certificate from Lakewood Bible Institute. Professionally, he has served as the Dean of Students at Lakewood Bible Institute and Graceland University and as Director of Lakewood Bible Institute and Antioch University International.
Pastor Doreen is the Co-Pastor of South Canonsburg Church and has served here in the ministry since 1989. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History Secondary Education with a Psychology minor. She has taught grades 8-12 in a Christian school and has served on the mission’s field in Africa, China, Eastern Europe and Mexico. Steven and Doreen Parkhill reside in Canonsburg with their two children.
Gwyn Cimino-Green
Director
Gwyn has earned a BSBA in Business Management from Waynesburg University, associate credits in Early Child Development and certification in Child Day Care Management. Mrs. Green joined Rainbowland in 1989 as a teacher. In 1990 she accepted the position of Director and has played a major role in the development of the program, summer camps and their curriculum. She has been involved with the Kids Church ministry, Nursery, Vacation Bible School, is part of the Worship Praise team and has put in many volunteer hours with the children’s ministries at South Canonsburg Church. Her heart’s desire is to plant seeds of hope and encouragement in the lives of children and share the love of Jesus with them.Elyse McEwen
Elyse graduated from Canon MacMillan High School and earned her BA in Advertising and public relations from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. She joined Rainbowland in 2026 as a teacher for the Honeybees and Sunbeam programs. Mrs. McEwen is a member of the Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church and volunteers as a teacher for the Sunday School program and Vacation Bible School. She has helped with youth soccer and volunteered as a coach. She is no stranger to Rainbowland, all four of her children have attended the program. Mrs. McEwen is excited to be teaching and being part of the process of training up little minds to do great things.
Christine English
Teacher
Christine has earned her BS in Elementary Special Education and MS as a Reading Specialist from California University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. English joined Rainbowland in 2015 and has taught in the Honeybee, Sunbeams and S.T.A.R.S. programs. She is currently lead teacher in the S.T.A.R.S. group. Before coming to Rainbowland she held positions in day care settings as an Assistant Group Supervisor and Lead Teacher. Her responsibilities included lesson planning, organize and prepare activities, supervise during meal times and assist others during the day care day. Christine also taught 7th and 8th grades at Holy Family Learning Center in Washington, PA until she decided to start her family. She continues to volunteer regularly at her church in the nursery, teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. She is excited about working with children who are just beginning their educational journey.
Christina Springer
Teacher
Christina earned her BS in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from California University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Springer joined Rainbowland in 2016 and has taught the Honeybees, Sunbeams and will be working with the S.T.A.R.S. programs this fall. She has been involved with children since a teenager, volunteering for Vacation Bible School, Nursery and the Gifts of Joy programs at church. She worked as a private nanny for six years before leaving to start her own family. Mrs. Springer is excited to be part of the program as a teacher and looks forward to encouraging the learning and development of children at such an early age.
Stephanie Stoddard
Teacher
Stephanie earned her BS in Communications from Clarion University and completed supplementary courses in Early Childhood Development. Mrs. Stoddard joined Rainbowland in 2019 and has taught the Honeybees, Sunbeams and S.T.A.R.S. programs. She volunteers at her church, in the Nursery, Vacation Bible School and other ministries as she is needed. She coaches her two daughter’s softball teams and is her son’s biggest cheerleader at his baseball games. Mrs. Stoddard enjoys working with young children helping them make smooth transitions during their early learning experiences.
Laurie Slovik
Teacher
Laurie graduated from Trinity Hight School and continued her education at Point Park University and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh earning her BA in Art Design and Communications. She joined Rainbowland in 2005 as a teacher working for 16 years with the Honeybees, Sunbeams & S.T.A.R.S. programs before taking a leave of absence in 2021. She has returned to Rainbowland in 2026 as a teacher for the Sunbeams program. Mrs. Slovik not only raised their two children but also helps with their grandchildren as well. She is an avid crafter and loves to paint and sew. She is so excited to rejoin the Rainbowland team and looks forward to encouraging young children to grow and use their talents to excel.
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