Family Ministry Staff
Director for Children's Ministry
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Karen H. Sherrick
Director for Children's Ministry Karen H. Sherrick joined the Westminster staff as Director for Children's Ministry in February, 2018. This part-time position is charged with the oversight of activities and programs related to children (birth through Grade 5). Karen works closely with the new Associate Pastor for Family Ministry. Karen is a certified tutor at Children’s Dyslexia Centers, former elementary teacher (10 years in the classroom) and reading specialist. She earned a B.S. in education at the Texas A & M University and a M.Ed. in reading from Stephen F. Austin University. She and her husband, Dr. Andrew Sherrick, have two children, Jack, a senior at Carlton College, and Annie, a junior at Boston College. Click here for more information about Children's Ministry at Westminster. Contact Karen Sherrick using the Contact form or email her at ksherrick@wpcspi.org |
Nursery Workers
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Tory Hollingshead
Nursery Worker Tori Hollinshead is a sophomore at Lincoln Land Community College and plans to attend medical school once she receives her bachelor’s degree. She is the president of the LLCC chemistry club, works at a camp in the summer, and as a medical scribe throughout the year. Tori has a big family, loves children, and is excited to work at WPC. Contact Tory using the Contact form. |
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Jaymie Hale Ngoupa
Nursery Worker Jaymie Hale Ngoupa is a graduate of Illinois College with a B.S. degree in Communications. She is the mother of Sophie and Elodie and is excited about the opportunity to nurture our youngest members. Contact Jaymie using the Contact form. |
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Kimberly Hollinshead
Nursery Worker Kimberly Hollinshead will graduate from Blackburn College in May 2019 with a BA in Psychology and a double minor in Art and Gender & Women’s studies. Kimberly comes from a large, loving family and looks forward to the opportunity to care for our youngest members. Contact Kimberly using the Contact form. |
Westminster Cooperative Pre-School Teachers
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Emily Rowley
Cooperative Pre-school Director/Teacher Emily Rowley, director and afternoon teacher, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Cedarville University. She enjoys WCP’s play-based atmosphere and its inspiration to young children. Contact Emily Rowley using the Contact form or email her at emily@westminster-preschool.org |
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Kacey Belitsos
Cooperative Pre-school Teacher Kacey Belitsos, WCP’s morning teacher, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan University and is certified to teach in Illinois. Contact Kacey Belitsos using the Contact form or email her at kacey@westminster-preschool.org |
Parish Nurse
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Ellen Carpenter
Parish Nurse Ellen was commissioned in April 2015 as Westminster's parish nurse. She graduated from Bloomington School of Practical Nursing. While working toward her RN degree at Lincoln Land Community College, Ellen worked as an LPN in the Regional Burn Center at Memorial Medical Center. After receiving her RN degree in 1985, Ellen continued to work in the Burn Center until 1992, when she received her BSN degree at Sangamon State University. For the next seven years, Ellen split her time between Nutrition Support and AM Admit and then stayed on as AM Admit for another fifteen years. She recently accepted a new leadership position as a Patient Care Facilitator, which involves helping patients and their families plan for discharge. Ellen completed the parish nurse training course in July 2014. Contact Ellen Carpenter using the Contact form |