Noelle joined Newton Presbyterian Manor in June 1998. She previously served seven years as alumni director at Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kansas. She also spent a year in Osaka, Japan, teaching English as a second language for Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services. Noelle has a bachelor’s degree in English/communications and a bachelor’s degree in business administration/economics from Tabor College. She is a Leadership Newton graduate and past member of the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce board and executive committee. She currently serves on the Salvation Army advisory board and has completed a 3-year term on the Newton YMCA advisory board. She and her husband have enjoyed working in their church, teaching Sunday school and leading worship, and they are currently sponsors for the 5th and 6th grade youth group, Zone56.