Hello everyone! My name is Violet, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team as your new Education Coordinator here at SUMC. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I have a background working with children and youth in a variety of settings, including schools, churches, and community centers. I also have extensive experience supporting children and youth with special needs, and I’m looking forward to bringing that knowledge to our programs. When I’m not at church, I love being outdoors, hiking with my dog Charlie, growing flowers, and kayaking. I’m truly hopeful for this new role, and look forward to contributing to a thriving education program where I can use my creative, collaborative, and organizational skills. One of my biggest hopes for this role is to implement systems that not only improve communication, but also make our logistics flow more easily. By making the backend of our work more effortless, we can pour our full energy into fulfilling SUMC’s vision: “Be present in the community as a welcoming and growing church, living out the radical love of Jesus.” I can’t wait to see all that we can accomplish together!