Senior High

Hey guys! I’m Allison Kotlar. I graduated with a business degree from the University of Dallas back in 2017. Since then, I’ve taught middle school, volunteered at the local church, and even traveled around South America, but mostly I’ve been helping run the family plumbing business back in Texas. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with family and playing with my nieces and nephews. I’m always down, for coffee, ice cream or a good book, and you may even catch me trying my hand at whatever sports are being played.

Senior High

Hi I’m Michael, I’m 23 years old and graduated Cedarville university a year ago. I graduated with an industrial and innovative design major. I worked at a design firm for 8 months and now do freelance design, animation, and videography. For the last 3 months I’ve been volunteering at ywam in Hawaii doing yard and maintenance work. I’m very active and love anything outdoors and all board sports. I can’t wait to hangout with all the youth and help them grow in their relationship with God.

Junior High

Hey! My name is Alyssa Church and I’m from Wadsworth Illinois. I’m 22 years old and just graduated from Gardner-Webb University where I received a degree in accounting and management while on the swim team there. In my free time, you will find me on the beach playing spike-ball or other activities and spending time with friends and family. I also love to play pickle ball. I am so excited to be in this position and can’t wait to see how the Lord works this summer.

Junior High

Hi my name is Anneliese Lockner and I’m stoked to be a youth director again. I graduated from Hope College with an education degree last May and recently came back from my first year of teaching in Rwanda. I love to get competitive and play sports, cook some new recipes, and be outside as much as I can. I can’t wait to play spikeball or search for beach glass with the Bethany teens this summer!

K-5

I’m Ashley. I am 26 and a long time Bethany community member. I just finished my second year teaching. This year I taught 3rd grade at Coloma Elementary. I love spending my time at the beach and hanging out with the kids. When I am not hanging out with the kids I am usually reading a book or hanging out with my parents. Another activity that I enjoy is painting and crafting.

K-5

Hey!  I’m Ellie.  I’m 22, and I just graduated from Asbury University last April (2023).  Before Asbury, I lived in New Mexico, but I like to say that I am from many places because I grew up in a military family.  I feel like I’m always moving around!  At Asbury, I studied Christian Ministries and Equine Studies.  Some things you might see me doing this summer include hanging out with the kids, playing guitar, going for a run, swimming with my googles looking for treasure, practicing Spanish, doing handstands or cartwheels, or finding random ways to have fun!