Laurel Heights UMC welcomed a new Wesley Nurse in April of 2011. But Christina Galvan is not new to Laurel Heights. She was first introduced to LHUMC through her community class while pursuing her RN, BSN degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She also did clinicals under our previous Wesley Nurse, Elizabeth Woods. "I fell in love with community nursing and Laurel Heights during that time" Christina recalls.
At UT Health Science Center Christina was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society for nursing program students. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UT Health Science Center in December 2009. The following month Christina began working as an RN at the main Methodist Hospital in the medical/surgical unit. She worked there for a little over a year before hearing about the opening at Laurel Heights and "jumping on the opportunity".
Christina became an LVN in 2004, working in a family practice, a nursing home and a pediatric clinic. She is originally from Seguin, Texas.
Stop by and get acquainted with Christina. Her office is on first floor at the Woodlawn entry, next to the Super Adult office. You can also reach her at 733-7156 ext. 37. Click here to email the Wesley Nurse.
Susan Holloway
Susan Holloway Super Adults Director
Susan Holloway was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, but has lived in San Antonio since she was very young. She is a graduate of Alamo Heights High School and Trinity University and did graduate work at The University of Texas at Austin.
In 1968, Susan married Diaconal Minister of Music at Laurel Heights Henry Holloway. They have two children and two grandchildren. Susan has been a member of Laurel Heights since 1954 and has been active in all phases of lay work at the church. She became Director of the Super Adult Program of Laurel Heights in 1998. Susan is also an independent tour conductor and works with several groups in San Antonio, developing and guiding tours. Call the Super Adult office, (210) 733-7156 ext. 20 for information about Super Adultson the Go.
Kercida McClain
Kercida McClain Director of Christian Education
Kercida has a BA from The University of Texas and has been in ministry professionally for over 22 years. She completed Perkins School of Youth Ministry. She has also studied Spanish in Cuernavaca, Mexico. She has worked in and with all sizes of congregations as well as being a writer and consultant for United Methodist Publishing House Vacation Bible School.
Kercida speaks French, Church, Spanish, Children, Hebrew and Sign Language and is a certified Human Sexuality Instructor in The United Methodist Church.
She is married to Reverend Jim McClain, has three children, two grand children, two gift children, and 4 grand dogs. And… she rides a scooter.
Kercida can be reached at (210) 733-7156 ext. 36. Click here to send her an email.
Paul Seeman
Paul Seeman Youth Director
Paul Seeman joined the staff at Laurel Heights UMC as Youth Director on October 1, 2010. Paul is a fifth generation Texan who comes to Laurel Heights from the Austin District. Paul attends Texas State University full-time and is working towards a Fine Arts Degree. When Paul is not working with youth or going to school he can be found making sculpture or racing and working on his motorcycles. A true kid at heart, Paul says, "I’m excited about creating new memories and making some lasting relationships as we grow together in Christ." Call Paul, (210) 733-7156 ext. 17 for information about our youth program. Or, click here, to send Paul an email.
Geoffrey Waite
Geoffrey Waite Director of Music
Geoffrey Waite began his music ministry at Laurel Heights UMC on March 26, 2008 as church organist and music associate. In April of 2010 Geoffrey became full-time staff when he was named Director of Music following Jerome Malek's retirement. Geoffrey is an experienced choral director, as well as an accomplished and versatile organist.
Geoffrey received his B.M. in Organ Performance from Westminster College in Pennsylvania and his M.M. in Organ Performance from Syracuse University in New York State. He is the principal pianist for the San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers chorus and has performed with the San Antonio Symphony, the San Antonio Lyric Opera, the San Antonio Choral Society, and the Children's Chorus of San Antonio. Moreover, he has shared the recital stage with numerous regionally and nationally known artists.
Reach Geoffrey at (210) 733-7156 ext. 19 or click here to email.
Dr. Anne Wier
Dr. Anne Wier Weekday School Director
With seven years of teaching experience, Anne Wier came to LaurelHeights in 1983 to teach pre-kindergarten. After two years of teaching in the WeekdaySchool, she became the director of the school and in 2006 began her 22 nd year in that capacity. She received her B. A. in elementary education with a certificate in special education from TrinityUniversity, her M. A in educational psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and her doctorate in curriculum and instruction with an early childhood emphasis from The University of Texas at Austin. In addition, Anne has taught early childhood education courses at The University of Texas at San Antonio and TrinityUniversity over the past 10 years. She and husband Max have two grown children, both LaurelHeightsUMCWeekdaySchool graduates.
