Our Staff

Director of Music Ministries	Director of Schools: Kid's Corner Preschool & Before and After School	Director of Children's Ministries
Stephanie received a BA in vocal performance from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA with a minor in piano. After a year working towards a Masters in Church Music at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, she went on the road with her band as lead vocalist playing in clubs, casinos, parks and fairs, including many corporate engagements. As God was preparing her for her current job as Director of Music at Northwood, she feels equally comfortable with both classical and pop music which serves both traditional and contemporary services. Stephanie also received certification in the pre-K Musikgarten Curriculum and studied conducting at USF in the masters program. She became part-time children’s music director in 1999 and full time Director of Music in 2001 developing 4 hand bell groups (2 youth and 2 adult), youth choir, and directs the adult Chancel Choir and the praise band, Voices In Praise. Stephanie’s husband, Jim, passed away 5/10/08 of cancer. She has two grown children, Cambia and Cody.	Vicki has been with Kid’s Corner for 14 years. She was a teacher for her first 4 yrs. and has been the Director ever since. She is beginning her 15th year. She has her B.A. in Art Education and her CDA in Early Childhood Education. Under her guidance Kids’ Corner rose to the highest level of quality by earning accreditation from N.A.E.Y.C (National Association for the Education of Young Children) the premiere accreditation for Pre-school in the Nation. We also earned the “Gold Seal Quality of Care” from the state of Florida. Kid’s Corner is a pre-school designed to enrich the lives of children in the light of God’s love and to prepare them for Kindergarten.	Janice joined the Northwood staff in March 2005 as Director of Children’s Music while completing her music degree. She graduated from Clearwater Christian College in May 2008 with a BS in Church Music and a Minor in Bible. In June 2008 she accepted a call to become Northwood’s Director of Children’s Ministries. Her responsibilities now cover Christian education for all children’s ministry at Northwood. Janice previously served in two area Presbyterian Churches as Music Director and is an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA. Ever since high school she has taught Sunday School, VBS, and children’s Bible clubs, and also designed curriculum for and taught children’s worship and Adult Bible studies. Janice has been a choir member and soloist for 35 years, and has enjoyed involvement with area performing groups. Janice is delighted to be part of such a wonderful church family, and adores working with the children of Northwood and their families. She resides in Seminole.
Administrative Assistant	Nursery Coordinator Alice Beck	Director of Youth and Young Adults
Lois Parry joined the NPC staff Feb 19, 2007 as our Administrative Assistant.  She does all the church publications, as well as general office duties and special projects. She most recently served the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Tarpon Springs (1995-2006) and before that Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater (1988-1995. Lois resides in New Port Richey with her husband, Chuck. She has two grown children, and three grandchildren. She loves her job, and the people here at Northwood have made her feel very welcome.	Alice Beck hails from New Jersey where she taught kindergarten and raised three children.  She and husband Bob have been members at Northwood for 14years.  Alice is a Stephen Minister, is in the Esther/Elizabeth Circle, and hosts one of our Fireside Groups (Women’s Bible Studies).  Alice has been on our Nursery team for 2 years and LOVES it.  She also loves to read, shop, and play on her computer.  She and Bob have 8 grandchildren.	Katie joined the Northwood staff on August 4th, 2008 as the new Director of Youth and Young Adults. As the Director of Youth and Young Adults, she plans and implements programming for youth events such as Sunday Night Youth Group, Thursday Bible Study, Friday Game Nights, and special trips throughout the year. She feels blessed to be apart of such a caring and supportive family of believers. Prior to coming to Northwood, Katie attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. She graduated in May of 2008. While there, she received a BA in Psychology and a minor in Religion. During her college years, Katie volunteered with her church youth group as an adult leader. In High School, she participated in the yearly mission trips and retreats, lead a student Bible Study, and actively attended youth group. In her spare time, she loves to read, run, cook, and spend time with family and friends!
	Facility Manager Tom Colclough
	Tom Colclough came to Northwood in September 2007 as our Facility Manager. He lives at home with his wife, Ruthanne.