I grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Northern State University with an Elementary Education degree and an endorsement in Early Childhood. I love working with children, but I also enjoy spending time with my husband, Luke, family, exercising, and being outside.
I have worked at GS for 7 years. Prior to this, I worked as a custodian for Aberdeen Public Schools for 15 years. My wife Renee and I have 1 daughter and 2 sons. I enjoy hunting, motorcycle riding, and anything I can do with my family.
I grew up in Leola, South Dakota where I met and married my husband Carrold (C J). We have two children, Clark and Cathy and five beautiful grandchildren. Good Shepherd has been our church home since 1982. I was employed with the Aberdeen School District for 28 years, retiring nearly three years ago. My Good Shepherd family is very special to me, and I thoroughly enjoy assisting in the church office.
Amanda Black | Youth & Family Coordinator
I grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in writing. My husband, Joe, and I have two wonderful daughters. I enjoy working with all of the members of Good Shepherd. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, running, watching movies and attending my children’s activities.
I grew up in Warner, South Dakota and went on to attend Presentation College where I graduated with a chemistry/biology degree. From there, I attended the University of Phoenix to complete my Masters in Business Administration. On the side, I help people with their insurance goals as my full-time position. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and also spending time outdoors.
I graduated from Watertown High School and attended Northern State University where I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. I went on to work in the Aberdeen Public school district as an assistant band director at Holgate Middle School for one year and then I taught vocal music and Life Skills music at Simmons Middle school for two years before becoming a stay at home mom. My husband I were married in 2007 and Good Shepherd became our church home in 2008. We have two children. I have been the music coordinator since 2015. In my free time, I enjoy listening to and making music of all kinds, theatre activities and spending time with my family.
