New Member Biographies
I was born in Claremont, CA. I have a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Cal State Fullerton. I worked professionally as an actress for seven years doing various musicals and onboard Holland America's ms Zaandaam as a singer/dancer. I lived in New York briefly and most recently got off the national/international tour of the musical Sister Act where I played a nun for 194 performances across the U.S., Canada and Japan. I also met my amazing boyfriend, Tyler, on this tour.
I am beginning a new chapter in Oregon as I will be beginning the Master of Arts in Teaching 5th year program at Pacific University in Forest Grove this June. My endorsements will be in Music and Drama for Middle School/High School aged kids.
I was born in Santa Monica, CA where I lived for 28 years. I was married for 38 years to Kathy, who passed away last October. We met in marching band while marching in the Macy's Day Parade. We lived in Claremont, CA for 35 years where we attended UCC. I have a daughter Kaitlyn who is 30. I am a retired music teacher of 36 years, a piano tuner, and I now volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank.
My name is Amy Mitchell, and I am thrilled to be joining Bethel. When I found Bethel seven months ago, I was looking for something that connected me to the larger world and purpose. Religion has never been a foundation in my life and to be completely honest, I'm still grappling with it all. However, when looking for a church, I was searching for a warm, welcoming, inclusive environment. Bethel has been all of those things! It has allowed me to grow my faith at my own pace and in my own way.
I am married with two boys, ages eight and five. We have lived in Nevada and Oregon, as well as a two year stint in Singapore! Traveling to nine countries in two years was an incredible experience that our family will always remember. I work in education as a curriculum coordinator, with my first nine years being spent as a classroom teacher of 6th, 3rd and 2nd graders.
In my spare time, my passion is running. I have run one marathon, nine half marathons, and am currently training for my next one on July 4th. Additionally, I LOVE spending time with my family. We have siblings and parents who live close by, and anytime we can all be together is a blessing.
I look forward to getting to know you better and growing my faith here at Bethel!
I'm so excited to be a part of this wonderful community at Bethel! I was born and raised in Roseburg, OR and went to college at the University of Oregon. Currently I own and operate a Subway restaurant in Hillsboro. I'm the lucky aunt to my niece and 5 nephews. Traveling the world and exploring my surroundings is something that is extremely important in my life. I also love reading, painting, and working on a new-found commitment to health. I can't wait to get to know the great members of this congregation!
Ann is a native of Portland and graduated from Franklin High School and Lewis and Clark College. She divided a career between business and classical singing. She has also sung in church choirs from an early age. Ann recently returned to Portland after living for 14 years in Bellingham, WA. She began a search for a church in Beaverton and gratefully found Bethel.
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