In her earlier years, Amy spent most of her free time serving in kids ministry, babysitting, and running summer outreach programs for kids. Her passion has always been to care for and mentor children. After living in Sylvan Lake and teaching art and music full time to grades K-12, Amy moved to Edmonton to work as the PAOC District Children's Ministry Director and to substitute teach in Edmonton Public Schools. In 2011, Amy became the Children's Pastor here at Gateway Family Church, and is now transitioning into the Family Ministries Pastor. Amy is married to the love of her life, Ryan, and they have a daughter, Adelaide, and two sons, Levi and Benji.