Patty was born in Mexico City and grew up in a missionary family. She received a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Southwest Texas State University in 1994. Patty joined the staff of The Church at Canyon Creek in 1999 after many years as a member. She also spent two years as an elementary education teacher.

Patty's main areas of responsibility are to develop Christian education programs which include enlisting, training, coordinating and supporting lay leaders who teach children first grade through fifth grade, and to lend support to Women's Ministry. She also coordinates and leads Kid's Praise, which is for pre-k through 1st grade.

Patty and her husband, Matt have a son, Joshua, and two daughters, Kayla, and Cary.

patty@churchatcanyoncreek.com

Kelly has been preschool minister since June of 2006, and has been a member at The Church at Canyon Creek since 1996. Her main responsibilities are: providing a high-quality Christian program for preschoolers, supporting and supervising preschool volunteers and staff, ensuring care for all preschool families and her favorite, which is, reaching out to families who attend C@CC, Canyon Creek Preschool or our MOPS ministry.

Kelly has always valued children even before her calling to the Church at Canyon Creek. She spent many years teaching in Mississippi and Arizona. Her biggest passion right now is helping preschool parents disciple their children.

She has been married to her husband, Mark, for 20 years and has a son, Justin, and a daughter, Julia. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, and going to sporting events or playing games.

kelly@churchatcanyoncreek.com

Ellen Haley grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and at age 7 received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Religious Education from Southwestern Seminary. Over the past 24 years, Ellen has served in various areas of Preschool and Children's Ministry as a staff member or volunteer.

In 2004 Ellen joined the staff at The Church at Canyon Creek as the Assistant Children's Minister where her main areas of responsibility are writing the curriculum for Highway 14:23 Children's Bible study and working with volunteer leaders to coordinate the Sunday morning Bible Study.

Ellen and her husband, Ben, have a son, Patrick and a daughter, Rebecca.

ellen@churchatcanyoncreek.com

Linda was born and raised in Houston and moved to Austin after high school to attend The University of Texas. Upon receiving her B.S. in Nursing, Linda worked as a Registered Nurse at St. David’s Hospital for over nine years as a staff nurse, head nurse, and ultimately, Director of St. David’s Home Health.

Linda and her family joined The Church at Canyon Creek in 2003 and are involved in a variety of ministries. Participating and/or leading in Ladies Bible Study, Vacation Bible School, and Membership Class are a few of the areas which Linda enjoys. She became involved in the Care Ministry in 2005 and joined the staff in 2006. As Care Minister, she is responsible for administering and implementing the provision of care within the church to those experiencing times of crisis.

Linda enjoys reading and reviewing books, blogging, word games, and cooking. She and her husband have two children.

linda@churchatcanyoncreek.com