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Daybreak 2008 Workshop Leader Bios

Rich and Tina Anderson Seasons of Marriage Rich and Tina Anderson have been involved with marriage enrichment retreats through Christian Marriage Ministry for 12 years as facilitators and eight years as a presenting team.

Becky Arthur Your Life: A Mosaic of Friends Having moved several times in her life, Becky Arthur has had many opportunities to develop and maintain friendships. She currently works full-time as the Children's Minister at Harvester Christian Church and enjoys speaking in a variety of venues, including college classes, women's retreats, and neighborhood Bible studies.

Daphne Boyce Baubles and Bangles As a mother of five busy, homeschooled boys, Daphne Boyce enjoys quiet moments while scrapbooking, reading, running, and beading. She has created beautiful beaded jewelry for five years and loves to share her creative skills with others.

Kimberly Coats Intentional Parenting: Girls to Women Kimberly Coats has been married to her husband, Brian, for 12 years and is the mother of 4 beautiful girls: Abigail, Megan, Candice and Karaline. She has a passion for encouraging mothers in their relationships with their daughters.

Jenny Crosby, DC Oh, Them Bones! Dr. Jenny Crosby is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic as well as a member of both the American Chiropractic Association and the Missouri Chiropractic Association. Her work specializes in areas of female issues, chronic pain, and/or musculoskeletal issues.

Andrew Eschbacher Get Out of Harm’s Way! Master Instructor Andrew Eschbacher is an expert in the area of self-defense, with over fifteen years of experience. He has held a long-standing position as Senior Instructor at Champion Martial Arts, under the tutelage of Master Tim Prinkey. Andrew's ability to effectively communicate and transfer his knowlege to others will give you practical tips you can put into practice immediately.

Shari Fischer Intentional Parenting: Boys to Men Shari Fischer has a UMC degree in elementary/early childhood education and taught first grade in the Wentzville school district before devoting herself as a full-time, homeschooling mother of six boys, ranging in age from 5 to 20 years.

Donna Gamache Anatomy of Style Although Donna Gamache has over a decade of training in Information Technology, her passion lies in her extensive fashion background. She receives great fulfillment when a woman looks in the mirror and loves what she sees! Along with Gini Swancy, Donna will help you with your Remarkable! fashion makeover.

Jon Hedgecorth Coffee...'nuf Said Jon Hedgecorth, a self-proclaimed coffee lover, is a trained coffee barista for Picasso's Coffee House in St. Charles.

LaDonna Hudson From Quick Click to Frame Worthy LaDonna Hudson, owner of Captiva Studios, is a published and awarded professional photographer. From babies to adults, families to still life, LaDonna strives to "capture life's moments" in each of her unique creations.

Dixie Hyland The Remarkable Balancing Act Besides being a wife to Sterling, mom and mom-in-law to three grown children, and devoted grandmother to Mason and Kinley, Dixie Hyland is a Technical Project Manager at Siemens PLM Software, with a BA in Corporate Communication and an MBA in Organizational Management. Dixie enjoys reading and music and travels as often as possible.

Tina Knepper Remarkably Fit...Why Weight? Tina Knepper is one of those people who set a weight loss goal, met it, and maintains it with a healthy lifestyle. Through that experience, she developed a passion to help others do the same and wants to encourage you to meet your weight-loss goals!

Shelley Kues Prayer Walk Shelley Kues is a believer in the power of prayer to change the hearts and lives of women. Her inspirational tools will help you get the most out of your Prayer Walk experience.

Lori McGinley Stretching Your Gas Dollars: A Woman's Car Care Seminar After graduating in the early '80s with her business degree, Lori McGinley worked in corporate America for 17 years before joining her husband, Fred, in their auto repair business. Although Lori does not "wrench," she's learned a thing or two about maintaining her car.

Mary McKinnis A Call to Action Mary McKinnis is a concerned citizen who is active in various arenas that promote Biblical morals and values. She has a wealth of information concerning local issues, as well as those which affect us nationally.

Pat Merold My Story: Growth Spurts Pat Merold is a gifted speaker and author who has shared with hundreds of women over the years in conventions, retreats, seminars, and workshops. Her written lessons and articles have appeared in various periodicals throughout her 50+ years in ministry.

Barb Nelson Slow-Cooked Sensations As a busy mother of five, speech therapist, and a woman who is active in ministry at her church, Barb Nelson needs whatever help she can get to be organized and economical. Barb loves using her Crock-Pot^®several times a week and looks forward to sharing a wide range of recipes with you.

Kevin Nikkel Keep the Neighbors Off Your WIFI - Securing Your Home Wireless Network Kevin Nikkel is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over a decade of experience in Information Technology, but don't let that scare you! His workshop will speak your language as he demonstrates the basics of securing your router.

Cary O'Brien Helping the Remarkable You Be Even More Remarkable Cary O'Brien has over 20 years experience as a professional in his field. His credentials include being a nationally recognized platform artist, serving as National Education Manager for Rusk, Inc. for seven years, serving as a current member of the Board of Directors for P.B.A. (Professional Beauty Association), and being the sole owner of Cary O'Brien's Design and Color Spa, where he leads a team of 25 Salon Professionals.

Don Sanders Learning New Things From the Bestseller of All Time Don Sanders is the Adult Discipleship Minister at Harvester Christian Church and is a graduate of St. Louis Christian College, where he is also an Instructor of Biblical Languages. Don completed his graduate work at Lincoln Christian Seminary.

Lynda Schultz Get It Done Fast! Lynda Schultz has several years experience in the cleaning profession. Her love for cleaning keeps her motivated and will encourage you in your pursuit of a cleaner home!

Marilyn Slavich Oh Me! Oh My! Dearie, Dear, Dear! (We Could Be In for a Very Rough Year!) As a CPA with an MBA in Finance, Marilyn Slavich has worked for the world’s largest accounting firm and as the Controller for a venture capital firm. She serves as the Financial Manager at HCC and is involved with music, drama, and youth programs, where she participates with her two teenage sons.

Gini Swancy Anatomy of Style Gini Swancy, CEO of Anatomyofstyle.com, has been trained in "image" by some of the most experienced people in the world. She maintains that image is about a feeling you invoke in others through appearance. It is not about fashion or trends, but is the client's message to the world.

Joy Taylor The Big "D": The Effects of and Healing From Divorce Married for over 33 years, Joy Taylor is now divorced and living single. Her desire is to use the lessons she learned during her divorce recovery to help others overcome their own difficult situations.

Ann Varwig Make a Joyful Noise! Ann Varwig, a vocal teacher for 22 years, has sung as a soloist with many orchestras and bands. She studied with Gertrude Rebla from the Metropolitan Opera and Dr. Mark Madson at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. This year, she sent 14 students to All-District Choir, three to State Choir, and five to the State Solo-Ensemble Festival. You will be encouraged by her unique ability to teach musical excellence.

Jaime von Seelen More Than Memories Jaime von Seelen is a wife and homeschooling mother of three boys, ages 8, 4, and 2. She is a Creative Memories consultant with eight years' experience incorporating faith into her scrapbooking pages.

Dorcas Wanner Birdwatching 101 Dorcas Wanner is an amateur enthusiast who has been watching birds for years. Her knowledge and experience, teamed with her passion for this popular activity, will capture your interest and tempt you to take up the hobby yourself!

Janet Watkins Intentional Parenting: Grands Who Make a Difference Janet Watkins has two children and four grandchildren. Since Grandmother is a title that she cherishes, Janet won't mind (even a little!) showing you some pictures. Just ask her!

Jacinta Weaver Wheels of Prayer Back by popular demand, this is Jacinta Weaver's second year as a Daybreak workshop leader. She participates in prayer groups at church, at work as a teacher in the Normandy School District, and in the community. Jacinta's belief in the power of prayer will encourage you to enhance your own prayer life.

Kodi West Why We Eat, What We Eat, When We Eat Kodi West is a registered nutritionist with Missouri Baptist Hospital and speaks on various food issues as a member of the hospital's Speaker's Bureau.

Lisa Womble How to Be an Encourager As a full-time faculty member at St. Louis Christian College, Lisa Womble loves to encourage students with scriptural and practical advice. Her passion is helping others, through encouragement, to actively pursue a life that enriches those around them.

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