Candace Lawhon
Preschool Programming Director
Influences: The Crossing, Ryan Wampler, Jumpstart, my best friend and mentor Amanda, my family.
Epic Moments: The day I knew God was calling me to work with children; The first time I attended a service at The Crossing; Rushing the field after Mizzou beat Nebraska in the blackout game...twice!; My college graduation; holding a newborn baby in Harmons, Jamaica.
Education: University of Missouri; BS Human Development and Family Studies–Early Childhood Development
Favorite Bands: U2, Coldplay, Guster, The Rocket Summer, Journey, Sigur Ros, all classic rock, almost any musical soundtrack.
Best Invention: The battery, internet.
Favorite Books: Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling, Wicked by Gregory McGuire, The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis, Finding Common Ground by Tim Downs, Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis
Favorite Movies/T.V Shows: Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, Finding Neverland, Shawshank Redemption, Man on Fire, Pride and Prejudice, Top Gun, Fiddler on the Roof, LOST, CSI
Spare Time: Hanging out with my friends, reading, working out, writing, and journaling.
Fear Factors: Spiders and sharks (although from a distance, I find them both fascinating).
Biggest Frustration: Last minute change of plans.
Passion: Teaching children about our Savior, Jesus Christ; Writing.
Favorite Quote: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it but because I see everything else by it.” – C.S Lewis.
Special Fact: If I had a super power, it would be to make everyone break out in song and dance whenever I wanted.