Jeanne Nation
Welcome to the page where you
can learn more than you ever cared to know about me!
Employment
Foothills Baptist Church
I work at Foothills Baptist Church as the Children's Minister. I work with the children in grades 1-5.
First
Baptist Hazel Green
I worked at First Baptist Hazel Green as the Director
of Preschool and Children Ministries from May 2002 until June 2011. I was in charge of administrating
all of the programs for the preschool and children. I had a wonderful
group of volunteers under me that basically ran the programs. I was
there for assistance and to make sure the programs worked together to meet
the needs of the children.
Christian
Academy Preschool
I worked at Christian Academy Preschool, in Louisville, KY, from September
1998 (when it first opened) until December 2001. While at Christian
Academy, I held a wide variety of responsibilities. I began as an
afternoon teacher for four year olds. I ended up as a lead teacher
for four year olds. I also taught in the two year old room, while
another teacher took a maternity leave. I worked as curriculum coordinator
for the summer of 2000. I also did an internship for school there.
During my schoolwork, I helped with the record keeping responsibilities.
Twinbrook
Preschool and Childcare Center
I worked at Twinbrook, in Louisville, KY, from August 1997 through August
1998. At Twinbrook, I was an afternoon preschool teacher. I
was in charge of planning the afternoon activities for children ages 3-4.
I also worked as a substitute teacher.
Little Blessings
Child Care Center
I worked at Little Blessings, in Boyle, MS, from January 1997 through July
1997. I began as a substitue teacher. I then moved to the toddler
class, but I ended up as the preschool teacher. I had children in
my class ranging from ages 2 through 5.
Cash Services
of Dollar Emporium
I worked at Cash Services of Dollar Emporium in Cleveland, MS from June
1996 through December 1996. My responsibilities included cashing
payroll checks, taking utility payments, and other point of sell items.
Baptist
Student Union of Delta State University
I worked as secretary for the Baptist Student Union at Delta State University
from August 1994 through May 1996. My responsibilities there included
making a weekly mail-out announcing upcoming events. I also balanced
the checkbook and helped prepare quarterly financial statements.
B & L
Service Center
I worked as secretary for my dad's shop, B&L Service Center in Grenada,
MS during the summers of high school. My responsibilities included
light paperwork and small errands.
Hobbies
Sign
Language - I enjoying learning sign language. I taught
myself, for the most part, from books. I also took a few classes
through church and school.
Reading
- I enjoying reading. I like reading Christian books the best, but
I also read a lot of John Grisham's books.
Cross-Stitch
- I enjoying cross-stitching. I made some things for Stephanie, David, and Sarah before
they were born, and I made something for Kaylee, but I don't have time to
sew very often.
Piano
- I enjoying playing the piano. I like to play Christian praise music
the best.
Web
Design - I have taught myself how to create web pages.
Although this is nothing fancy, I have enjoyed doing it.
Christian Volunteer Work
Sign Language
Interpreter - When we were members at Little
Flock Baptist Church, I had the opportunity to help interpret several
of their Christmas programs. We tried to offer sign language interpretation
during the worship services, but no one ever came.
Vacation
Bible School - I had the priviledge of working as Vacation Bible
School director for Skene Baptist Church in Skene, MS. It was a wonderful
experience. I also worked on the Association Vacation Bible School
Team for the Madison Baptist Association in 2001. I taught the clinic
for older preschool teachers.
Summer Missions I went to West Virginia during the summer of 1995 to serve as
a Baptist Student Union summer missionary. I travelled throughout
West Virginia. We did mainly Vacation Bible School and Backyard Bible
Clubs. We also helped with a GA camp one week and a Super Summer
Camp.
Baptist
Student Union Council - I had the priviledge of being elected
to the Baptist Student Union Leadership Council. I began as
publicity coordinator. I also served as Baptist Student Union President.
While involved with BSU, I was a member of the children's ministry team.
We did skits, puppets, and songs for children. I was also involved
in the nursing home ministry. We would visit several nursing homes
in the area and sing for them.
Pianist -
I served as Skene Baptist Church's pianist during 1995-1996. I played
the piano on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and Wednesday nights.
Keyboardist
- I played the keyboard for Little
Flock Baptist Church on Wednesday nights in 1998.
Five Year
Old Choir Leader - I taught five year old choir at Little
Flock Baptist Church in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
Junion Church
Teacher - I helped teach Kid's Time at
First Baptist Church in Hazel Green,
AL. We taught on a rotational basis for one week at a time.
Kid's Time is designed for children K-3rd grade.
Nursery Helper
- At First Baptist Church, we
used volunteers to help staff the nursery. I served on a rotational
basis about once every three months in the nursery department.
Children's
Church - I helped with the Little Kid's Time on a rotational basis
too. Little Kid's Time was held on Sunday morning and nights during the worship
service. It was designed for children ages 3-4.
As you can tell, I am very involved
in Christian work. Jesus is the most important person in my life.
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Family
Paul Jeanne
Stephanie
David
Mark
Sarah
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