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Our Staff
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Director of Music Ministries
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Director of Schools: Kid's Corner Preschool & Before and After School
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Director of Children's Ministries
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Administrative Assistant
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Nursery Coordinator Alice Beck
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Director of Youth and Young Adults
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Facility Manager Tom Colclough
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Tom Colclough came to Northwood in September 2007 as our Facility Manager. He lives at home with his wife, Ruthanne.
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