Crystal Marchand

Crystal Marchand is a, "Jill of all Trades",  when it comes to teaching and youth ministry. For the past 15 years, she has had the wonderful pleasure of ministering to a countless number of teens and being the best thing in the world, a small group leader. Crystal has a BFA in Music Performance from Loyola University Chicago and a M.ED in Music Education from Boston University and spent 12 years as an early childhood and elementary music teacher. Crystal is passionate about child development and often teaches youth ministers how the teenage brain develops and why that's important to know in youth ministry. She loves creating innovative ways to engage young people, accompany them on their faith journey, and deepen their relationship with Christ. Crystal loves all things chocolate, playing sports, being outside, and serving her community with her husband (Michael) and their 4 beautiful children in Chattanooga, TN.