Pastor Mona received her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Her doctorate was awarded in Mission and Spirituality. She has been in ministry for more than 22 years.

Pastor Mona has a Labradoodle named Gordy. She grew up on a farm in the Battle Creek area that has been in her family since 1861. She is a proud aunt of seven nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and nephews. Her hobbies include photography, sewing, reading, baking, watching Red Wings Hockey, Tiger Baseball, and Michigan State, and attending whatever activities her nieces and nephews are involved in. 

I absolutely LOVE working with children and their families!  I am so excited for this journey at Noah’s Ark.  

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Saginaw Valley State University and an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Mott Community College.  I first began my early childhood career here, at Noah’s Ark, in 2002.  In 2011 I made a switch to CCDC to help further my career; I was a lead teacher for 5 years and the Assistant Director for 2 years.  I have been back at Noah’s Ark as director since 2019. I have experience working with children of all ages, but have an extra passion for PreK and school agers.  

I was born and raised in Owosso and graduated from OHS in 2001.  In high school and college I competed on the track and field team in the throwing events.  I earned All-American honors for the indoor shot put in the NCAA Division II Championships.  

I raised my niece, Molly, who is now attending SVSU and also works here in the infant rooms.  I enjoy live music, games with friends, enjoying a pipe or cigar, arts and crafts in various forms, and learning new things.  I also like to try new foods from other cultures, laugh at spooky movies, and cuddle with my cats, Mylee and Margot.  I have a movie quote or song lyric for any occasion and I enjoy making people laugh.