More than 20 years ago, I was challenged to return to complete the college education I had begun immediately after high school graduation. It didn't take me long to accept that challenge and enroll in a local community college.  Education became my passion.

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After earning my AA, I began studying Organizational Behavior at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL.  My experience there intensified my passion for learning, especially in the subjects of listening and positive psychology. Professors at Rollins served as my mentors, helping me discover future pathways to take and suggesting ideas I'd never even dreamed about.

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One road led to the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University. There I was accepted into the MPOD program - Master's of Positive Organization Development and Change. It was an honor to be part of this prestigious program that was home to the likes of Dr. David Cooperrider, co-creator of Appreciative Inquiry and Dr. Richard Boyatzis, renowned thought leader on the subject of Emotional Intelligence. 

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      At the same time, I was serving full-time in ministry (Administration) at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL. My post-graduation goal was to serve the church at large in the areas of visioning, ministry action planning, strategic planning, leadership development, positive organizational development, governance, and structure. 

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•  Certifications:

  • ​Coaching with Emotional Intelligence

  • Appreciative Inquiry

  • Certified Christian Leadership Coach (Coach Approach Ministries

 

• Memberships:

  • ​Southeastern District (LCMS) Coaching Network

    • Focus areas: Congregational Wellness and Lay Deacon Coaching​

  • LCMS Coaching Network

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• Publications:

  • "The Good News According to Rock-n-Roll: Commentaries on Rock-n-Roll and Folk songs to Strengthen your Christian Faith."  

  • "Be Quick to Listen: Practice the Spiritual Discipline of Christian Listening" with Dr. Rick Bommelje (Rollins College, Winter Park, FL)

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• Serving Roles:

  • Congregational Renewal Team ( Leader - 2 years - Grace Lutheran, Durham)

  • Lay Minister of Administration (4 years - Grace Lutheran, Durham)​

  • Congregationl President (4.5 years - Grace Lutheran, Durham)

  • Discipleship-Servant Board Leader (Present - Grace Lutheran, Durham)