Hometown: Rantoul, Illinois (raised in Tucson, AZ)

Family:  Lots!  Too many to name!!

Duties: Praise Team Director/Handbell Choir Director

Passions: Music and People

Philosophy of Ministry and Life: Let others see Christ in everything I do!

Scripture(s):  So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  -Isaiah 41:10 

For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.  -Romans 8: 38 & 39  

Education:  BA and MA in Vocal Music Education from University of Arizona in Tucson

Favorite Quote(s):   A church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.  -Abigail Van Buren

 Think of all the beauty that's still left in and around you and be happy!  -Anne Frank

Favorite Music:  Bagpipes, Steel Drums, Handbells, Choirs.....Favorite Song:  "It Is Well With My Soul"

Favorite Books: Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon

Interests: Singing, Ringing, Eating, Tinkling (on the Ivories!)

Strange but True: I don't like artichokes!!