Staff PUMC

Rev. William G. Nickrand

Position: Pastor
Phone: 317-892-4686
Email: WilliamN@PittsboroUMC.org
Categories: Staff of PUMC

Pastor William, an ordained Elder in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist church, was appointed to Pittsboro U.M.C. in the summer of 2018. He has faithfully served several Indiana congregations since 2006. Pastor William strives to be a true servant leader through his leadership at the church and beyond. He is a community leader through his involvement with local schools, parks, Boy Scouts of America, and the Pittsboro Police Department. He is a hard worker, has a great amount of enthusiasm for ministry, and his passion for Jesus is simply contagious. He married his high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful children. For fun, he enjoys running, hiking, bicycling, racquetball, disc golf, traveling, and living out an active life.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

Rev. William G. Nickrand

Pastor

Pastor William, an ordained Elder in the Indiana Conference of...

Julie Mardis

Position: Office Administrator
Phone: 317-892-4784
Email: juliem@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Staff of PUMC

Julie has been employed at PUMC since 1993; during this time she has had the privilege to minister with 6 kind-hearted and hard-working pastors from the Indiana Conference. Julie, her husband, and two children have been members of PUMC for many years. Her children attended preschool, mission trips, and many other volunteer activities. They were also very active in the PUMC youth group. Julie enjoy singing in the church choir, camping with the family, and loves gardening at home.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
 in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Julie Mardis

Office Administrator

Julie has been employed at PUMC since 1993; during this...

Joanna Nunley

Position: Director of Music Ministry
Email: joannan@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Music, Staff of PUMC, Worship Team

Joanna Nunley is the music director at PUMC as well as a math teacher at Ben Davis High School. She has taught for twelve years and enjoys helping students discover their strengths and encouraging them to reach their full potential. She has been involved in music ministry at PUMC since 2008 and enjoys working with all those involved. She completed her undergraduate studies at University of Indianapolis and has masters degrees in music from Butler University and educational leadership from UIndy. Her biggest passion in life is playing the piano. She has played since she was five years old and couldn’t imagine life without it. She is grateful that she has many opportunities at PUMC to share this gift. Reach out to her if interested in participating in one of the many opportunities with music ministries at PUMC.

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:40

Joanna Nunley

Director of Music Ministry

Joanna Nunley is the music director at PUMC as well...

Preschool Staff

Shawna Ades

Position: Interm Director
Email: shawnaa@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Preschool Staff

Shawna Ades is the Interim Director of the PUMC Preschool, she previously was a Lead Teacher before accepting the Interim position. Shawna has also had the privilege of working as a Teacher and Special Education Teacher within Early Childhood programs at Zionsville Community Schools and M.S.D. of Wayne Township in Indianapolis.

Outside of preschool, Shawna enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time with her family. Her children, Brad (12), Molly (9), and Sam (6), keep very busy with a schedule full of sporting events and extracurricular activities. Shawna and her husband, Derek, recently celebrated their 15 year wedding anniversary. Shawna is extremely excited for this new opportunity and looks forward to growing the PUMC Preschool program by focusing on high-quality early learning opportunities and developmentally-appropriate practices for the whole child.

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

John 16:33

Shawna Ades

Interm Director

Shawna Ades is the Interim Director of the PUMC Preschool,...

Michelle Anderson

Position: Beginners/Pre-K lead teacher
Email: michellea@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Preschool Staff

Michelle started at PUMC Preschool in 2020. She currently lives in Lebanon, IN with her husband, four children, and 3 cats. She has worked with children for 15 years in many different settings. Michelle loves teaching and introducing children to new activities. When not teaching at school she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, kayaking, and crafting.

Michelle Anderson

Beginners/Pre-K lead teacher

Michelle started at PUMC Preschool in 2020. She currently lives...

Ashley Morris

Position: Beginners/Pre-K Lead Teacher
Email: ashleym@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Preschool Staff

Ashley started working at PUMC Preschool in 2021. Ashley has a degree from Indiana University South Bend in Elementary Education.  She has over 6 years experience working in the classroom setting.  Ashley lives in Pittsboro with her husband, daughter, and cat. She wanted to be a  teacher at a very young age.  Ashley enjoys seeing the light bulbs go off in students heads when they “get it”.  She enjoys relaxing at home, watching movies, and spending time with family in her spare time.  ​

Ashley Morris

Beginners/Pre-K Lead Teacher

Ashley started working at PUMC Preschool in 2021. Ashley has...

Morgan Cooper

Position: Assistant Teacher
Email: morganc@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Preschool Staff

Before joining PUMC Preschool as an Assistant Teacher, Morgan was a stay at home mom and a substitute teacher for Northwest Hendricks Schools. In her spare time, Morgan enjoys hanging out with her kids, going to the gym, and traveling. Morgan and her husband have been together for 11 years and have 4 children that keep us very busy with sports: Kyla (13), Wyatt (9), Hadley (6) and Waylon (4).

Morgan Cooper

Assistant Teacher

Before joining PUMC Preschool as an Assistant Teacher, Morgan was...