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Kathy Stoltzfus, Administrator & Principal
I grew up: near Adamstown, PA for ten years and then moved to Bowmansville, Pennsylvania
Family: My husband Keith and I live in New Holland. Our son Austin is a student at Taylor University, IN
My interests include: being outdoors working in my flower & vegetable garden, camping & traveling, reading and creating "gourmet" foods that challenge my cooking skills
Little known fact about me: One of my favorite trips was spending a week on a Navajo reservation in Window Rock, Arizona.
I enjoy: learning about U.S. history (especially local history), reading historical fiction and biographies
A favorite quote: Learning is a journey, not a destination. -Parker Palmer
Degrees/Certification: BS in Elementary Education from Eastern Mennonite University. M Ed. Curriculum & Instructional Practitioner/Elem. Educ. from Eastern Mennonite University.
State teaching certification: Elementary Education
Bible passage that means a lot to me: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalms 37: 3-4
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Thelma Stoltzfus, Administrative Assistant
I was born: at home in a farmhouse in East Earl, Lancaster County.
My interests include: music (singing and listening), walking and reading.
Little known fact about me: Singing is one of my gifts that I enjoy sharing in groups and worship teams.
Bible passage that means a lot to me: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. -Psalm 139: 14.
"This is my favorite Bible verse. This gives me encouragement that I am special to God and will be well taken care of."
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Ruth Leaman, Director of Advancement
I grew up: at Reba Place Fellowship, an intentional community in Evanston, Illinois. This was a dynamic and wonderful environment to be a part of.
My interests include: meeting and engaging with people, and finding ways to build relationships with HMS. I am energized by people.
I enjoy learning about: the global community and ways in which we can have more interaction and relationship with our global neighbors.
Education: I studied math and accounting at Goshen College, and University of Illinois at Chicago. I worked in public accounting before becoming involved with development work.
Bible passage that means a lot to me: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord. . . -Colossions 3:23
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Melissa Beidler, Director of Marketing & Enrollment
I grew up: on a dairy farm near Johnstown, Pennsylvania and attended Johnstown Christian School.
My interests include: reading, knitting, scrapbooking, playing board or card games.
I enjoy: spending time with my children, reading, playing games, going to the park, and visiting family.
Interesting fact about me: I once unexpectedly shared a hotel room with a famous female poet from Eritrea (on the east coast of Africa).
Education: BA in Business Administration at Eastern Mennonite University
Bible passage that means a lot to me: His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. - 2 Peter 1:3
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Marilyn King, Receptionist
I was born in: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
I grew up in: Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.
My interests include: music, cooking and baking.
Little known fact about me: I grew up on a dairy farm and had to milk lots of cows.
Bible passage that means a lot to me: the book of James
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Rika Allen, Office Assistant
I was born in: Tottori, Japan.
I grew up in: suburb of Tokyo, Japan.
My interests include: reading, knitting, sewing, weaving, origami (paper-folding) & kirigami (paper-cutting), and gardening.
Little known fact about me: I have a black belt in Aikido.
A favorite quote:Live as if you were to die tomorow. Learn as if you were to live forever. - Mahatma Gandhi
Bible passage that means a lot to me: 1 Corinthians 13:7-4
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