Sharon M. Larson

EDUCATION & ACCREDITATION B.A. English, summa cum laude, Theology Minor & Early Childhood Education Studies, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN, 1989. Montessori Teacher Academy: Pre-Primary Teacher Training, Mishawaka, IN, June-Aug., 1991. State of Colorado Resident Producer Accident & Health, Life Insurance License # 468928, Issue Date: 12/30/2014, Renewed: 06/2016; Surrendered 9/2017 in CO because of permanent move to Michigan. The Bethel Bible Series Teacher Training & Certification: The Adult Christian Education Foundation, Madison, WI, 1974.

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor/Financial Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Community United Methodist Church, Westcliffe, CO, 09/06 - 09/12. Salaried position encompassing full range of secretarial/ office management tasks incl. many financial matters. I've also written columns for the monthly newsletter, been a soloist & liturgist at Sunday worship, occasional lay preacher, & co-led religious education programs. Licensed State of CO Substitute Teacher # 0371534 Effective 6/13/2007 - 6/13/2010. After-School Curriculum Advisor & Pre-school Teacher CCFHEC/ The Learning Center, 2004-2005. I was responsible for developing & directing a dramatic, visual, musical & language arts program, From Stories to Stage, for children at the only licensed all year daycare, preschool & after-school facility in Westcliffe, CO. Chief Innkeeper, Abriendo Inn, "the Best B&B along Colorado's front range cities," CO's Best, Pueblo, CO. F /T salaried position involved all aspects of the inn's operations: food prep., PR & press releases, tours, reservations, & concierge services, 1999-2003. Administrative Assistant to the Rector, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Pueblo, CO, P/T salaried position encompassed secretarial/ office management and editorial responsibilities for all weekly & monthly publications in the small parish, 1997-1999. Guest Workshop Lecturer, St. Scholastica Academy, Canon City, CO, for the annual Women's Week event during which I wrote & presented a 2-part workshop on the modus operandi of feminine creativity and productivity, April, 1998. Substitute Teacher, English & Theology, St. Scholastica Academy, CO, 1997. Assistant Teacher/Lower Elementary, The Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes, Mishawaka, IN, ‘95-1996. Pre-Primary Student Teacher/Intern, Aug.'91-Jan., 1992.

ORIGINAL DRAMAS & RETREAT PROGRAMS An Irish Blessing Workshop: Wrote & presented this weekend overview of Celtic Spirituality from its pagan roots through Christian contemporary practice using historic, literary, musical, culinary resources; wrote a 20 pg. take-home booklet for participants & was the Storyteller/Bard, 1st UMC, Canon City, CO, Mar. 2010. Celtic Spirituality: Co-director with Rev. Miller of 8-wks. long adult religious ed. multimedia study of Celtic spirituality from pre-Christian antiquity to contemporary theology & practice using J. P Newell's Listening to the Heartbeat of God plus many supplemental books, musical recordings, personal travelogues, CUMC, 2008. The Sacred Feminine: Wrote & presented this topic from various artistic & historic perspectives during a weekend retreat with United Methodist Churchwomen, Oct. 2007. Pathways into God's Presence: Co-director & storyteller for this weekend retreat, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, South Bend, IN, March, 1991. Passion Play: Director, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN, April, 1990. Mary in Poetry & Song: Wrote & performed this solo-woman's musical drama, Alverna Retreat Center, Indianapolis, IN, October, 1987 & August, 1985. God's Works & Words: Co-wrote & directed with a priest/professor and a physician this weeklong retreat relating religious beliefs with the natural world in a primarily outdoor setting. I was responsible for writing & delivering conferences, leading liturgical music, creating the artistic design for programs, guiding meditations & storytelling, Alverna Retreat Center, Indianapolis, IN, July, 1986. The Quiet Core: One Woman's View of prayer: Wrote & directed this weekend conference utilizing my own and others' poetry as a basis for exploring the themes of contemplation and creativity, St. Maur's Benedictine Center, Indianapolis, IN, 1976. The Story of the Other Wise Man: Adapted & directed this 19th century novella by Henry Van Dyke as a 12th Night Festivity drama, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, IN, 1974.

REPERTORY THEATRE EXPERIENCE Amy's Angel: Wrote & performed this solo narrative with music at the WCPA/Jones Theatre, Westcliffe, CO, in a Holiday Season production entitled: The Gift, Dec., 2006. Lilies of The Field: Performed the role of Sr. Albertine; also chorus member in Murder in the Cathedral, Repertory Theatre at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, 1976.