STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION
STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION
Jim Works is the string music instructor at Trice Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, where he works with over 250 students in grades two, three, and four, as well as teaching first-grade general music. He has taught in the Texarkana, Arkansas, School District for the past twenty-two years.
Jim holds degrees from Southern Arkansas University, Northeast Louisiana University, and the University of Southern Mississippi. He is a member of the Arkansas Music Educators Association, the Music Educators National Conference, and the Association of Disciple Musicians and was awarded the Church Musician's Certificate from The Presbyterian Association of Musicians.
In addition to his public school and church responsibilities, Jim serves on the Board of Directors of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra and is a member of the Texarkana Regional Chorale. He and his wife Brenda have two adult children, Christopher Works and Lara Caballero.
Jane Portis joined us in January 2004. She works with the youth and helps provide for their spiritual development in the reformed faith through study, mission, fellowship, and fun. Jane also provides curriculum support, resources and training for our Sunday School programs.
Jane received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law. Her undergraduate studies were performed at Texas A&M University at Texarkana, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in History and Sociology.
Jane has one daughter, Laura Davis.
Patricia L. Thomas joined the Church staff as Office Manager in June, 2005. She has over 15 years experience as a legal assistant. She was a high school graduate of Ashdown High School in 1985. She then attended Texarkana Community College and received an Associates Degree in Secretarial Science. She and her husband Ray have one daughter, Ashley.
Ron was born in Hale Center, Texas but has lived in Lubbock, Texas, New Mexico, and Toledo, Ohio. At the age of 11 his family moved to Hollister, California for four years before settling in Arizona. Ron, his wife, two sons and two daughters moved to the Texarkana area eleven years ago.
Ron has been associated with this church since February of 1997. He immediately amazed members of the congregation with his ability to remember everyone's name! From his previous work experiences, Ron has brought invaluable skills which contribute greatly to his ability to care for the church facilities. His good attitude, friendliness and humor are most appreciated.
Blanche Barber has enjoyed working with the children in the church nursery for the past year. She and her daughter live in Malta, Texas. Her full time employment is with Stanhope's Art and Gift Emporium where she has worked for several years. Blanche enjoys reading and art.
Shelia Cannon is the church's veteran nursery attendant. She never fails to tell us how much she loves children and enjoys her job. Her other loves include music, mostly Jazz and Blues, books and puzzle books. Shelia lives in Texarkana with her mother and stepfather. She also has a brother who lives in California.
Texarkana, Texas - rev. 10/2007