I'm so glad to meet you!  I love Jesus, and I am so grateful for every opportunity I'm given to share about Him.  I am a children's ministry co-director at our local church, and Joyful Tots Resources began as a way for me to share verses set to nursery rhymes, a few games and activities, and finger play rhymes with our volunteers.  I had no idea what God had in store for the content I was creating!

I have had the privilege of being a classroom teacher, online teacher, tutor, kidmin volunteer, and my most challenging (and rewarding!) task:  motherhood.  God has been so kind to use this experience to prepare me to grow in passion and joy as I have learned to teach foundational truths from the Bible to our youngest learners.

I was encouraged by my experience in Bible Study Fellowship, as a volunteer in the children's program, both as a mom of preschool aged children, and as a leader of the 3s class.  I saw leaders who loved God's word and desired to study and teach it to others, starting as young as 6 weeks!

I brought these principles to our children's program at church, and oversee the Nursery-PreK classroom.  I am honored to serve families here in my community, and all over the world through JTR.  What a gift!

When I'm not teaching or prepping for classes, I am probably laughing at something my husband said, hanging out with my three boys, crocheting, or watching one of my favorite movies.  Thanks for being here, and being you.  Stay joyful!

See you soon,

Marilyn