Vision: My desire is to not only meet the World Vision/KidReach mission of building a better world for children through one-to-one mentoring relationships that meet the academic and social needs of children in our community, but also at the same time provide opportunities for "bridge building" with their parents and our community's schools. My hope is that these interactions will lead to a receptive spirit toward not only our church, but also toward knowing our God and Saviour.

Previous work/experience:
Interim Director of Children's Ministries; taught K-6th grades in Shoreline Schools; Elementary Coordinator for Sunday School; taught Sunday School, VBS, Awana, Good News Clubs, and was a Camp Counselor.

Education: Completed three-year program from Multnomah Bible College; Masters from Western Washington University in Early Childhood Education.

Family: Two children, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Hobbies: Reading, gardening, walking, cooking and doing crossword puzzles.