Meet Monica
Originally from Kauai, HI (then Pacific City, OR), Monica eventually moved to Salem to study and play at Willamette… and never left Salem! In addition to landing her in Salem, the Willamette experience was invaluable as she received degrees in Exercise Science & teaching AND made the decision to follow Jesus while there. After the college experience, she snagged a middle school teaching position and stayed for 10 years before eventually being called to do youth ministry / media work at a local church. From there, she again transitioned to Salem Leadership Foundation which widened her view of Salem and different organizations and churches in town.
The move to being officially “on staff” at Crosscreek in January of 2018 was a natural one as she had previously worked with Jon in her youth ministry role. Monica loves teaching kids (you might see her subbing in a local school), doing things quickly, and being creative. Monica is Aaron’s wife and they have two boys, Andrew & Jonathan, who are apples that don’t fall far from the tree(s): they also love reading, music, Commodore (dog), family adventures and laughter.
