Sharla Megilligan, Executive Director
Graduated from Cedarville University 1997 (Biology, Secondary Education)
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 2004 (Public Affairs)
Originally from Berne, IN
Fun fact: Sharla likes to put normal life happenings to music, singing things like, “Stinky twins in the tub, I have stinky twins…”
Chris and Erika Snapp, Host Couple
Chris Snapp
Graduated from West Texas A&M 2005 (Psychology)
Originally from Joshua, TX
Fun Fact: Chris’ dream job (aside from working at Makarios, of course) would be to be a spy for the C.I.A.
Erika Snapp
Graduated from Baylor University 2004 (Journalism)
Graduated from University of Texas at Austin 2009 (MSSW)
Originally from Lorena, TX
Fun Fact: As a child, every night, Erika slept with a colorful patchwork bear from Haiti called “Haiti Bear.”
Marriage Fun Fact: Chris and Erika will celebrate their one year anniversary March 2010.
Lauren and Andy Upton, Health Administrator and Construction Coordinator
Andy Upton
Graduated from the University of Texas in 2005 (Sociology)
Originally from St Paul, MN, though he’s been an Austinite for many years
Fun Fact: Andy had the nickname “Boat” in high school because of the large 1973 Pontiac convertible he drove.
Lauren Upton
Graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2005 (Chemistry)
Graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Masters of Physician Assistant Studies)
Originally from Austin, TX
Fun Fact: Lauren loves to cook, and sing, though typically not at the same time.
Marriage Fun Fact: Lauren and Andy have known each other since Jr High youth group at WBC. They are known to their families as Laurandy.
Miguel Morel, Manager of Projects, Jennie Morel, Projects Administrator and Diego
Jennie Morel
Graduated from Cedarville University
Originally from Buellton, CA
Moved to the Dominican Republic in ‘98
Fun Fact: Jennie always wanted to be a sprinter!
Miguel Morel
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician
Originally from Caraballo, Dominican Republic
Fun Fact: If Miguel were to choose a second profession, he would become a doctor.
Robin Inks, Sponsorship Manager
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin (Bilingual Elementary Education)
Originally from Austin, TX
Fun Fact: Robin is learning Haitian Creole and French. She also loves making desserts. Some would say that she makes the best peanut butter balls in the world!
Cristina Martinez, Teacher
Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Fun Fact: Cristina is fluent in Haitian Creole and Spanish. She is currently learning English.
Ashley Sienkiel, Teacher
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 2008 (Communication Studies: Human Relations, Business Foundations)
Originally from Georgetown, TX
Fun Fact: Ashley secretly wishes that she had been a backup dancer for Michael Jackson in the 80’s…or a backup dancer for Beyonce!
Lauren Widman, Teacher
Graduated from Auburn 2009 (Psychology, Spanish)
Originally from Charleston, SC
Fun fact: Lauren loves eating Lemon Heads (the candy). War Eagle!
Charlie Nettles, Financial Coordinator and Kim Nettles, Teacher
Charlie Nettles
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 2009 (Architecture)
Originally from Houston, TX
Fun Fact: Charlie is the cook in the Nettle’s household…and a darn good one if Kim says so herself. Makarios, as a staff, has tested out those skills as well…we all approve!
Kimberly Nettles
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 2008 (Plan II Honors and Public Relations)
Originally from Houston ,TX
Fun Fact: Kim wishes her life were a musical.
Jody Chance, Bible Curriculum Coordinator/Short-term Missions Liaison
Graduated from Dallas Baptist University 2006 (Music Business Administration)
Originally from Jackson, MS
Fun Fact: Jody has a fraternal twin sister. Her name is Jamie.
Robin Jamison, Project Coordinator
Graduated from Tarleton State University (Agricultural Services and Development with a minor in Communications)
Originally from Slaton, TX
Fun Fact: When the guys of the family are out of town, Robin and her daughter love to watch the entire mini-series of Pride and Prejudice.
Jamie Lamb, Austin Office Coordinator
Majored in Drama at the University of Houston
Originally from Wyoming
Fun fact: Jamie used to tell people that her mom gave birth while she was parachuting. Jamie was born on an Airforce base, so that made sense to her!
John Reynolds, Accounts Manager
Graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1992 (Management)
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Fun Fact: John spent 7 1/2 years in the US Navy but was only on a ship for 7 months — which is good because he really didn’t like shipboard life!!
Holly Crim, Assistant to the Director/Sponsorship Coordinator
Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 2009 (Social Work)
Originally from Van Alstyne, TX
Fun Fact: Holly cries when she laughs…pretty much, every time…guaranteed.
Kendall Blackwood, Teachers’ Aide
Graduated from Texas A&M University (Elementary Education)
Originally from Dallas, TX
Fun Fact: Kendall played basketball for many years and now uses her skill twice a week on the courts in Pancho Mateo (a village near the school), playing again Sili, CaDerquito and a few others. She mostly beats them!
Johan Cece-Castillo, Teachers’ Aide
Originally from Santo Domingo, DR
Fun Fact: Johan wants to be able to speak 6 languages fluently. He speaks Spanish, English and French. He hopes to learn Creole, German and Italian.
Odilsia Derriari, School Cook
Fun Fact: Odilsia has five sons and no daughters. Two of the brothers are twins. Odilsia also sings in her church choir, making a beautiful noise for Jesus.
