"I have been the Director of Discipleship and Ministry since 2008. My position is a cooperative partnership with the CCO, which partners with colleges, churches and organizations to develop men and women who live out their Christian faith in every area of life. I have a Masters degree in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College (2006). My husband, Mike, and I, have 2 beautiful kids: Elijah & Lydia.

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. I also work seasonally with WU as the Vocal Director for the spring and summer musicals. 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 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 and husband (the clan).