Hi friends! I am a Richmond native who loves to spend time with husband, our grown children, and our grandson and extended family, most of whom live in the area. I enjoy hiking and kayaking (calm water!), reading, 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles, chocolate and a good cup of tea. My favorite place to relax is the Outer Banks. I love meeting new people and making connections between people and organizations that help our community to thrive.
Music has been a part of my life since the age of Three. I grew up in St Mary’s Georgia, a small mill town. Being a small town, we had few teachers, so my mom and grandfather taught me piano. Once I could reach the pedals on the organ, our church organist was my instructor and taught me to play. I played my first worship service at Christ Church at the age of seven and I’ve been playing ever since. My greatest love is teaching others music. Here at Westover Hills, our preschool and hand chime/bell choirs brighten my day. The church’s adult choir brings the gift of music and the sung word to those who attend our worship services. We would love to have you and your family join us on Sunday’s but also participate in our music ministry. For more information you can Click Here. Let us all “Make a Joyful Noise!
I am obsessed with helping children & students grow into great BIG people! I have been working in the field of youth development since 1996 and began as the Director of Ministries to Children and Youth here at Westover Hills UMC in 2017. Prior to working here at WHUMC, I have been a Summer Camp Director and Directed a Before and After School Program in Virginia and Florida. I want young people to know that are uniquely and wonderfully made and are loved unconditionally by GOD and that they can be change makers in their community now (not some distant point in the future)!
Outside of the church I can be found serving as a Cub Scout Den leader here at WHUMC, coaching girls’ lacrosse and spending time outside with my two kids, two dogs and husband.
Hi! I am a Virginia native, born in Roanoke, and have been in Richmond since 1997. I received my BFA in Performance from Longwood University and my MFA in Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am grateful to have worked in Arts Education and Entertainment for over 20 years, including the creation of the LIVE ART program for students and artists of all abilities. And now, I am beyond grateful to be able to fill the role of “Super Mom” for Daniel and Sophia AND be able to work here at WHUMC supporting the staff and congregation. In my spare time you may find me cooking, reading, gardening, painting, fixing up the house, walking, enjoying the water and walking Gus Gus.