Kerry Purnell
Pastor – Church of the Nazarene
Contact: [email protected]
Education Background:
BA: Interpersonal & Group Communication / Minor in Biblical Studies (Trinity International University)
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, concentration Mental Health (Trinity International University)
Master of Education – concentration Instructional Technology (Waynesburg University)
Fun Facts:
Favorite Fruit: Bananas -all yellow – and Mangos
Favorite Food: Caribbean (or Steak)
Favorite Scripture: Joshua 1:9
Pets?: “I have a cat. She is a stray that adopted me.” “I do love dogs also!!!!!”
Unique Achievement: “I play many instruments and sometimes play with the Waynesburg University band to fill in slots. I’m also happy to have to opportunity to also play in the national organization Tuba Christmas when an instrument comes available to borrow. Years ago, I had played Flute in the South Florida Youth Symphony, and Baritone in the Wind Ensemble. When I was in highschool I and an opportunity to play some tunes for a concert with the professional group, The Dallas Brass.”
Additional Information:
Family:
Kerry was born in Michigan, lived short time in Texas (5 months), mainly raised in South Florida, and moved to Pennsylvania several years ago. According to her, she has no family around except for friends! She has 3 nephews and 1 Niece. They, with her sister/brother-n-law live in Arkansas. Her mom had passed away, but her dad/stepmom lives at the “tip of the mitt” in Michigan.
Professional:
Kerry has worked in Higher Education Academic Records for about 25 years. Currently, she is the Assistant Registrar for Academic Records at Waynesburg University. Through experience in teaching, Kerry has taught Bible for 7th-12th grades, a college Freshman Intro course for Waynesburg University and a Professional Development Workshop for Trinity International University.