OUR STAFF AND CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS

TWYLLA HESTER, CEO

Twylla grew up in Oklahoma and spent 20 years in education as a teacher and principal. She received her doctorate in education from the University of Oklahoma in 2018 and holds her superintendent certification as well. She is certified in PATH Equine Assisted Learning, CHA Equine Facilities Management, and is a SPUR Model practitioner. She spent many years working with at risk youth in the school setting and through ministry areas. She has been married to her husband, Hank, since 1997. Together they’ve raised their 3 children here in the Yukon/El Reno area. Together they have served in a variety of ministries across Oklahoma. She is excited for the future of House of Healing and the ways that God will impact lives through this ministry.

BROOKE GAMBLE, Equine Program Director

Brooke graduated from Mission University in 2011 with a dual bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Bible. She is a certified educator in the state of Oklahoma, PATH Intl certified equine specialist in mental health and learning, and a SPUR model practitioner. She’s had a passion for equine assisted services for many years and has plans of furthering her education/certifications to help others through EAS. She is married to Tyler Gamble and is a mama to three boys.

HANK HESTER, Facilities Manager and SPUR Teacher

Hank and his wife, Twylla, took over management of House of Healing in January 2023. Hank is a CHA certified equine facilities manager and is a SPUR Model practitioner. Hank was the COO of OKSR, a remediation and restoration company, but went part-time to work during the day at House of Healing also. Prior to his role there Hank served in the US Coast Guard and then as a pastor and youth pastor for over 15 years at several churches in OK. He has a passion for ministering to others and sharing the love of Jesus with those he meets. He and Twylla have been active in local, state, national, and international missions in a variety of ways throughout their marriage. They continue to minister in other areas while running HOH. Hank enjoys his time on HOH property, helping out in any way necessary since they live on property.

GLENDA BITNER, Certified Instructor

Glenda and her husband, Steve, have been married over 20 years. They were blessed to adopt their adult son, Connor as a baby. Glenda is a PATH Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, a CHA certified Level 1 English and Western Riding Instructor, a SPUR Model practitioner, and is a TBRI practitioner. She has been working with horses and youth since 2010 at Sunset Therapeutic Riding, Savannah Station, and here at House of Healing. She has served as a volunteer, board member, and now staff member here at HOH. She had a traumatic childhood and wants to help others on the road to healing with the love of Christ.

Other Spur Certified Volunteers

Bill Denison

Kandis Decker

Rebecca Jackson

Haley Burge

Kaleb Burge

Zack Milner

Bailee Geries