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I am proud to say that I am a North Carolinian by birth. I was born and grew up in Elon College, now called “Elon” since the college reached university status. I was blessed with Christian parents and a strong extended family. I have one brother, Terry, who is now a pastor in Elon. One of the greatest testimonies to my parents’ guidance is the fact that both my brother and I are involved in full-time ministry.
I attended elementary, junior high and high school in Alamance County and graduated from Western Alamance High School in 1970. I graduated from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. I later returned to school for courses in Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
I have had the privilege of being involved in Christian education for thirty years. I have been involved in many Christian school organizations and have taught a number of workshops at teacher conferences. During my years in Christian education, I taught kindergarten through sixth grade, served as elementary school principal, principal, and now as assistant principal at GRACE. I taught at GRACE when it was Mount Olivet Christian School and have served as assistant principal since 1996. My entire adult life has been devoted to children, both in schools and churches. I believe very strongly in the partnership that Christian schools have with parents and churches.
My husband, G.W. (sometimes called Great and Wonderful) and I have been married for 33 wonderful years. We moved to Raleigh in 1985 and love the area.
One of my biggest joys in life was becoming a mother to my beautiful daughter, Krista. She and Leonard have given us the gift of a grandson, Isaiah. I would have to differ with Mr. Payne, our principal, though, because Isaiah is the cutest grandson ever! Already at the age of 17 months, he has wrapped himself around my heart.
My husband and I are members and are active at First Assembly of God here in Raleigh. One of the ministries I am involved with there is Royal Family Kids’ Camp, a ministry to the abused and neglected children in Wake County foster care. I serve as the director for our summer camp and coordinate our church’s foster care ministries with Wake County Human Services.
My greatest pastime is reading. I also enjoy herb gardening, cross stitching, and spending time with family.
It is a privilege to minister here at GRACE. GRACE is indeed a special place. It is exciting to see the many ways the Lord has blessed our school over the years. I believe He will continue to do that as we continue to be faithful with the ministry He has given us.
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