About Me

EDUCATION:

- Masters of Library and Information Science – University of South Florida, Tampa FL

- Masters of Religious Education - Anderson University, School of Theology, Anderson IN 
- B.A. - Anderson University, Anderson IN  (Majors: English, Religion; Minors: Education, Psychology, Social Work)

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY:

-Fall 2016 -- 6/2019:  Davao City Philippines. Wycliffe Bible Translators USA (--9/30/19) , seconded to SIL Asia/Philippines. Served at Faith International Academy as School Librarian + more. 
-1/2013 -- 6/2016: Yaounde, Cameroon. Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, seconded to Cameroon SIL. School Librarian - Field Education System / The Greenhouse, A Learning Center for Missionary Children. Spring 2016: Assist with SIL Academic Library. 
- 10/07: Cote d’Ivoire (4 weeks): West Africa Bible Institute, Church of God in Cite d'Ivoire. Library materials processing + Christian Education Seminar (2 days).

 - 9/97 and 8/92: Grand Cayman: West Bay Church of God - Teacher Training Workshops + children’s costumed themed presentations; Red Bay Primary School Assembly, Grades K--6.                                                              

2007 Cote d'Ivoire: processing library books for West Africa Bible Institute 

2007 Cote d'Ivoire: teamwork with adding spine labels and 
 library pockets/cards to books 

2007 Cote d'Ivoire: Christian Education Seminar

2007 Cote d'Ivoire: Christian Education Seminar

2007 Cote d'Ivoire: Children's Church @ Yamoussoukro

2007 Cote d'Ivoire: Children's Church @ Platform village

LIBRARIANSHIP in U.S.:

-Youth Services Librarian, Seminole County Public Library FL, 18 years

-Media Specialist, Elem.- Hillsborough County Public Schools, 7 years

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:

-Preschool Teacher, Daytona Beach FL

-Director of Christian Education, Butler PA

-Associate-Youth Minister, Fortville IN 

MISCELLANEOUS:
-Grading Supervisor, 'Perspectives on the World Christian Movement' course, Titusville FL, Spring 2010

HONORS:       

- 6/2001 and 6/2010 “Member of the Month” Seminole County Leisure Services Department

- 1979 Outstanding Young Woman of America               

- 1974-75 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities

- 1971 Teens Who Care Club - State Scholarship Award; from Kentucky Mental Health Manpower Commission

 BOOKS Published:  

- Balloon Sculpture,1986, Warner Press, Anderson IN  
- Bible Story Balloon Sculpture, 1988. Warner Press, Anderson IN  
(both out-of-print)

EDITING: 

- THE ANDERSONIAN, Editor-in-Chief, Anderson University, 1974  (also Associate Editor & Reporter)

- ASSOCIATES-IN-ACTION, Editor, Associate Ministers Assembly of the Church of God, 4/79-4/81

MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS: Christian Leadership, later called LEADER, A Resource for Christian Leadership, National Board of Christian Education, Church of God: 1975 - 1995 "Training Youth for Youth Ministry,"  "Help Is as Close as the Telephone," "Children's Messages," "To Be or Not to Be--A Youth Worker,"  "New Christian Follow-up with Children," "Perspective: Use the World's Methods to Communicate Christ's Message" +  23 Christian Education Methods and Media How-To Art Articles and Bulletin Board Designs.  

-"Mystery Ingredient," Christian Single, August l988, p. 16-17

15 DEVOTIONALS Published: Pathways to God, Daily Devotional Guide, Church of God Ministries, Anderson IN. 2003-2007

Kay with David, Dorothy, and Grandma Gracie

Kay Watts Nursing Home Ministry with
 "Nursing Home Outreach Ministry Guidelines"

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BLAST from the PAST:

1955: Even at age 2 ½, I (right) chose to
 cling to my little New Testament in left hand - 
prophetic of my passion for God’s Word. 
Dad, J.P. also holds baby sister Juanita. 
Older sister Pat stands at left.