Founded in 2024, the ¶¶Òõ̽̽App Parent Council is comprised of parents and grandparents of both current and former students, working with SGA to raise money for projects, assist communication, volunteer for events, and turn ideas into reality.
The establishment of the ¶¶Òõ̽̽App Parent Council reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to a close-knit and long-lasting community wherein even the grandparents of alumni can play a role in influencing the future of the university.
Your financial support matters as we work to impact the lives of current and future ¶¶Òõ̽̽App students!
"We’re excited to introduce 'Save A Seat - The Student Gathering Project,' an ¶¶Òõ̽̽App Parent Council initiative to create an outdoor seating area on campus. This space will encourage your students to step out of their dorms, connect with peers, and foster a stronger sense of community. We are building more than just seating—you’re investing in friendships, memories, and a vibrant university experience for all our students."
Amber Hines
Parent Council Member
"Phase 1 of our first ¶¶Òõ̽̽App Parent Council Project is to create a fire pit seating area for small group gatherings. We know students want more outdoor space to use as nicer weather returns to campus. Our top goal as the inaugural Parent Council is to find funding and build areas for fellowship to happen.”
Steve Sherman
Parent Council Member
Parent Council Members
Jeff and Kay share a deep love for God, family, and ¶¶Òõ̽̽App athletics. They’re part of a three-generation ¶¶Òõ̽̽App family—alumni from 1982 with children who graduated in 2010 and 2012—and they value ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s mission to develop character, scholarship, and leadership. They’re honored to serve on the inaugural Parent Council and to help however they can.
Parent Council Members
Mike and Amber appreciate ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s Christ-centered education and high standards. Two of their sons currently attend ¶¶Òõ̽̽App—one in Music Education and active in Marching Wildcats/Chorale, and one in History Education. Their three younger children study at Oak Hill Schools and are considering ¶¶Òõ̽̽App. They’re grateful to serve on the inaugural council and to support other families.
Parent Council Members
Ben and Melissa are enthusiastic about ¶¶Òõ̽̽App athletics and students. They love ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s commitment to sharing the Gospel. Their son Tyler is majoring in psychology, and their daughter Michaela is studying exercise science. Grateful for mentors who’ve invested in their kids, they hope to pour into other students and serve through the Parent Council.
Parent Council Members
Danny serves as a senior pastor; Amber is an assistant principal and ¶¶Òõ̽̽App alum (B.S. Music Ed ’01, M.S. School Admin ’23). Their son Caleb earned a B.S. in Worship Arts and is pursuing an M.Div. at Wesley Seminary; his wife Kevalina (B.S. Psychology & Pastoral Counseling, ’23) is in ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. Their son Levi studies Psychology and Pastoral Counseling, and both sons sing in Chorale. Daughters Madelyn and Julia love cheer, dance, and musicals and look forward to ¶¶Òõ̽̽App in the future. They value ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s Christ-like learning culture and are excited to help students become world changers.
Parent Council Member
Lisa is passionate about ministry, animals, and serving others through dog therapy. She and her husband are ¶¶Òõ̽̽App alumni, and both of their daughters also graduated from ¶¶Òõ̽̽App. She loves the way the community cares for students and how students learn to care for one another. Lisa is grateful to serve on the inaugural council.
Parent Council Members
Beau and Nicole are passionate about ministry and strengthening marriages. Two of their four children—Reagan and Kennedy—are Elementary Education majors at ¶¶Òõ̽̽App. As alumni, they cherish how ¶¶Òõ̽̽App shaped their hearts for the Lord and their desire to serve others, and they are eager to support today’s students and families through the council.
Parent Council Members
Steve and Joy care deeply about healthy marriages, discipleship, and ¶¶Òõ̽̽App. Their son Elijah is a Music Education major active in Marching Band, Chorale, Brass Quintet, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble. They appreciate ¶¶Òõ̽̽App’s focus on spiritual formation and community, and they’re glad to serve on the inaugural Parent Council.
Parent Council Members
James and Tarah love following God’s calling, loving Jesus, and raising their kids to serve Him. Tarah (’99 Nursing) also served as Shatford House RD (2003–2005). Their daughter Cate studies Entrepreneurship and Marketing and will be an RA in Carmin; their other children are also considering ¶¶Òõ̽̽App. They’re especially excited to support long-distance parents.
Interested in learning more about the ¶¶Òõ̽̽App Parent Council? Reach out today! becca.bowlin@indwes.edu
