TEACHERS

 Patty Parramore

  • Born and raised in Billings
  • Degree in Early Childhood Development from the University of Montana-Western
  • Loves to spend time with her family
  • Active member of Emmanuel since 1996
  • Met her husband Kurtis at Emmanuel’s College & Career group; they married in 2003
  • Their daughter Allison is 6 years old
  • Enjoys camping, 4-wheeling, and stock car racing 

Lorie Sullivan

  • Born in Montana
  • Graduate of MSU Billings with a Bachelor of Arts in Education
  • Member of LifeWay Church of Billings since 2001
  • Married to Brad since 1988
  • 4 children: Emma, Isabel, Haden, and Jacob
  • Enjoys spending time with family, camping, shopping, and watching sports
  • Sunday School Administrator and teacher

Sara Johnson

  • Loves spending time with her family (husband, Kenny and 4 children - Timothy, Tayshawn, Tyrelle, and Trevyn)
  • Goes to LifeWay Church
  • Graduated from Montana State University-Billings with a double major (Elementary and Special Education)
  • Likes spending extra time outside camping, hiking, and reading

Bev Henckel

  • Born in Montana
  • Graduate of the University of Montana-Missoula
  • Member of Emmanuel Baptist Church since 1983
  • 2 adult children: Jeff and Brandon
  • 2 grandchildren: Jessica and Gabriel
  • Enjoys spending time with her husband, Ron, and their family.  She also likes to read, bake, and go shopping.

Angela Valdez

  • Enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and daughter Bella
  • Attends LifeWay Church
  • Grew up in Great Falls, MT
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Child Development; over 17 years experience in preschool teaching and providing individualized plans to enhance development for children with disabilities.
  • Likes sewing, mosaics, decorating, and other crafts.