I joined as Youth Director in January of 2017. I am passionate about sharing the love of Christ with middle and high school students and working to empower them to live out the gospel.  I have a degree in English from Nova Southeasern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and I did a full-time internship in Ocean Grove, NJ at Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. I enjoy sports, the creative arts, reading, spending time with friends and family, and writing music. 

I joined the First Pres. staff during the Fall of 2010. I attended Messiah College and Waynesburg University before singing opera professionally and becoming a vocal coach, both of which I still do.  When I'm not making music, I enjoy reading and being with friends and family, and I love wildlife and nature.

I joined the First Pres staff during the summer of 2008.  I have a Masters degree in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College.  My position at First Pres is in partnership with the CCO, which is a campus ministry organization.  I spend a significant portion of my time reaching out to students on the Waynesburg University campus.  I love spending time with my husband, Mike, and two kids and adventuring in the outdoors.

I joined the First Presbyterian Church staff  in the winter of 2016. Prior to this position  I was a domestic engineer and CFO of the "Coote clan", Executive Director of two local non profits as well as a sales executive .  I enjoy cooking, knitting , gardening and being with my four sons, three daughters-in-law and husband (the clan).