Michel
is married to Brian and they have 4 children; Dustin,
Darrin, Zea, and Carson. They currently reside in St.
Joseph, Illinois where they have lived since 1989. Michel
has a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education from Olivet
Nazarene University, as well as a Master’s of Education in
Counseling and Guidance from Eastern Illinois University.
Michel taught 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th, grades in St. Joseph
Illinois for 10 years. After receiving her master’s degree
she worked as a counselor at Franklin Middle School in
Champaign, Illinois. She also was at home with her children
for 6 years. Michel started working with Youth for Christ in
the fall of 2007. Michel loves working with teen moms. Her
three oldest children are adopted and all three were born to
teenage mothers. That is where Michel’s passion to help
young moms began. Working with the teen moms of Real Life
has been a privilege and a joy. The Maroon’s attend Windsor
Road Christian Church in Champaign, Illinois. Michel’s
desire is to follow Isaiah 1:17 - "Learn to do right! Seek
justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the
fatherless..."
Michel can be contacted at michel@yfceci.org or (217)356-1176
Amanda
is the Office Administrator & Marketing Coordinator for East
Central Illinois YFC. She has been with YFC for over 2 1/2
years and worked as a PR & Marketing Manager for a hobby
company prior to coming to YFC. Amanda is also very involved
in the Real Life Teen Parent Outreach program at YFC. Amanda
attends the weekly meetings and helps with check-in and
group activities with the teen moms. Amanda has a bachelors
degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois and has
over 10 years of marketing experience. Amanda's husband
Jason is a commercial/corporate pilot and currently flies
freight all over the country. Their 5 and 3 year old
children keep them busy.
Amanda can be contacted at amanda.nollyfc@gmail.com and (217) 356-1176.