Through Carmen’s experience and understanding of childhood spirituality and development and pedagogy, she offers congregational leaders support and resources for Christian Education programming. Carmen supports congregations in deepening their ministries to families and their children by resourcing the adults who work with young people. She is constantly learning from our congregations about what type of support they need to sustain, grow or build their formation programs for children.
Carmen supports programming for children and youth throughout the diocese, training and resourcing for children and youth formation leaders, oversees the Diocesan Youth Council, Safe Church, Safe Communities training, and is a liaison for College Chaplains.
Carmen, a member of The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, has served with the Children’s Ministry, Vestry and Technology Team. She has a passion for working with young people and has been an elementary school teacher in the city of Detroit for almost 10 years.
Carmen lives on the west side of Detroit with her husband, Mike and their dog, Bertha. She loves to travel, spend time with family, and enjoys nature.