The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia 100th Annual Convention

100th Annual Convention

I have had 40+ years in the field of education as a special educator, program coordinator, program supervisor, and program director, dealing with children and adults with a variety of skills and needs. I enjoy working with people and feel I have a good understanding of human nature. At St. John's Lynchburg I have worked with the Sunday School program as teacher and supervisor for 35 years, as well as being a lay reader, eucharistic minister and altar guild chair. I am a trainer for Safeguarding God's Children for the Lynchburg Convocation, a program I consider extremely valuable. Polly Cassady, St. John’s, Lynchburg

Kathleen Cathey, Trinity, Staunton As a nearly life-long Episcopalian, love of this church and all it stands for continues to inspire a real love for our Christ-centered mission. As challenges continually unfold to stimulate and stymy our efforts to grow and understand our mission, we must cope with the inevitable trials of change in generation, culture, and mores. As a wife of 50+ years and mother of four, grandmother of six, and former teacher, business owner and inveterate volunteer, I believe my skills have been honed and would be valuable, serving in this capacity.

Kathy Laster, St. John’s, Wytheville Members of the diocesan Disciplinary Board have a responsibility that requires discretion, confidentiality, and prayerful careful deliberation. I am a retired public-school administrator. This experience also required confidentiality and discretion dealing with situations concerning staff, parents and especially students. In my parish life, I am currently serving as Sr. Warden, choir member, Altar Guild member and Godly Play storyteller. I believe that I have the background and experience to be an effective disciplinary committee member.

Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

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