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Our playground

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Meet our administrative staff…

Pastor Tina Wilson-Hardwick - Administrator

Ordained as a Deacon of Administration in the Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Tina brings the heart of hospitality to all who meet her. She joined the pastoral leadership team at Tempe Nazarene Church in February 2000 after serving eleven years in various pastoral leadership positions (Children, Youth, Women, and Community Outreach) at Nazarene churches in Arizona, California, and Toronto. Since June of 2005 Tina has served as the Administrator of Tempe Christian PreSchool, a ministry under TNC. She has been on her journey of faith for more than thirty years and is grateful that God uses every life experience to prepare us for His greater purposes. It is her hope that as she ministers to others she can help those develop a meaningful and life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Tina's passion and outward expression of how she conducts her life, to identify with Isaiah in the call of Christ to "comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion - to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of despair"...
She was married for 19 years until the sudden death of her husband in December 2002. Pastor Tina has 3 sons and has remarried. She enjoys watching baseball, gardening, music, singing, speaking, and time with family. Pastor Tina is a member of NAPW (National Association of Professional Women), a volunteer in her community of Tempe and serves on the Board of Virtuous Women of God. Pastor Tina is currently working towards her CDA (Child Development Associates) Degree thru Rio Salado College.
Pastor Tina officiates Weddings, Funerals, Memorial and Rememberance Ceremonies, House Blessings and Speaks at Seminars, Retreats and Conferences. pastortina@tempenazarene.org

Pastor Debbie Hallman - Director

Associate of the Science in Early Childhood Education through Ashworth College. Pastor Debbie, the oldest of 6 children, grew up in a Christian home and gave her heart to the Lord during 5th grade. Pastor Debbie has always wanted to work with children. She has been the Children's Pastor at Tempe Nazarene Church since 1990 directing all children's activities from birth to 6th grade. In 2000 she also became the Director of Tempe Christian PreSchool. She teaches children how God knows and loves every single one of them, and they see that kind of love in action because Pastor Debbie knows the name and circumstances of every child. Pastor Debbie exudes incredible energy and a positive attitude, which is highly contagious to all who met her. Pastor Debbie is married with 5 children and 4 grandchildren. She enjoys reading all kinds of books, shopping to find the best buys, and spoiling her grandkids!

Jane Manack - Bookkeeper/Registrar

Working towards an Associate Degree in Accounting from Ashworth College. Mrs. Manack was born and raised in San Diego. She lived in Ohio for a few years before moving to Arizona in 1989. Mrs. Manack has served in many areas of ministry within her local church as a Nursery Attendant, Sunday School teacher, Bible Quizzing Coach, Caravan Guide, Caravan Director, and as a Board member. Currently Jane and her husband are the Treasure Box coordinators for Tempe Nazarene Church. The Treasure Box provides families with affordable food. www.thetreasurebox.org. She joined the TCPS staff in May of 2006. Mrs. Manack is married with 3 children, 3 step-children and 8 grandchildren. She enjoys reading, sewing, singing, listening to music and is a big football and baseball fan.

Sharyn Slavens - First Impressions Specialist/Morning School Secretary

Mrs. Slavens was born in Pennsylvania. When she was 12 years old she and her family moved to Tucson, Arizona. After she married she and her husband lived in California for over 25 years before returning to Arizona. She loves children and has taught preschool in California and Arizona. Mrs. Slavens has been employed for over 30 years as a church secretary and joined the TCPS administration staff in the Fall of 2005. She is married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren and enjoys reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Denise DeVeau - First Impressions Specialist/Afternoon School Secretary

Mrs. DeVeau was born in Michigan and moved to Arizona when she was 8 years old. She has lived in Arizona since. She loves people and has worked in marketing companies to bring our their best. She has been employeed with TCPS since February of 2010. Mrs. DeVeau is married with 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. She enjoys beading, reading, sending cards, time with family, and traveling with her husband.

Diana Plamann - Safety/Health Coordinator

Mrs. Plamann was born in Ohio and moved to Arizona in 1989. She has been teaching since 2003. Mrs. Plamann has medical training as an EMT and has been employeed at TCPS since 2006. She is married and a mom and step mom to 2 children Mrs. Plamann enjoys scrapbooking, camping, cleaning her house and spending time with family.

Mandy Keith - Kingdom Care Coordinator

Mrs. Keith was born in Utah and moved to Arizona in the Summer of 1999. She is a very talented artist and enjoys drawing and painting. Mrs. Keith is married with 1 daughter. We welcomed her to our TCPS Staff team in 2009. She also enjoys sewing, reading, skating, comic books, biking, camping, fishing and being a mom!