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 Coordinator
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Westminster is delighted to introduce our new Nursery Coordinator, Leigh Milward. Leigh and her husband, Kevin, joined Westminster in 2005 with their daughters, Kara and Jenna. They became acquainted with Westminster while Kara attended the Westminster Coop Preschool. From 1999-2005 Leigh served on our staff working in the Nursery before returning to full-time work at Molina Health Care where she serves as a Social Work Case Manager. Leigh has a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in Child Development and Family Relations and has served as a ministry partner teaching preschool Sunday school since 2005.
Leigh will create, implement, and lead the Frolic preschool curriculum for our toddlers in collaboration with Karen Sherrick, Westminster’s Director for Children’s Ministry. She will serve as supervisor to the nursery workers who join her. We look forward to the parents of our youngest children meeting Leigh as they entrust her with their children on Sunday mornings. Leigh begins Sunday, September 5. Contact Leigh using the Contact form. |
Nursery Worker
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Ella Kurmann
Nursery Worker Ella graduated from SHS in June of 2020 and is attending Lincoln Land Community College. We are grateful for her commitment to nurture our youngest members as she attends college. Contact Ella using the Contact form. |
Nursery Worker Description and Application for Employment
Please complete the application and return it to Westminster Presbyterian Church
Please complete the application and return it to Westminster Presbyterian Church
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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 |