After volunteering for years, utilizing her communication skills and her impressive experience serving families affected by disability, Gail joined the staff at RISE as the Program Director. She has an Associate’s Degree as a Deaf Support Specialist and is the liaison for the vast volunteer team and for the families receiving services at RISE.
She spent 30 years working in Texas public schools in various positions including the PPCD (Pre-school Program for Children with Disabilities), has been instrumental in starting several Special Needs Ministries in the state and has worked with Joni and Friends International Disability Ministry hosting Wounded Warrior Getaways, which is a Family Retreat for families affected by a family member returning injured from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Her accomplishments include being the proud wife of her husband Sam for 50 years(!), mom of two grown children and the grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren. In her words, “God has raised me up with a love for families affected by disability and has been faithful to show me the places He has for me to share the gifts He has given me. It is my privilege to assist families, kids, horses and volunteers as we strive to give direction, help and joy to our riders.”
Contact Gail at: gail@riserehab.org