Staff Contacts

Pastor Tom Huff
I want to thank you for visiting our web site. My wife and I have enjoyed serving the community of Grace Lutheran Church for several years now and thoroughly enjoy life in Livingston County. Some of my hobbies are boating, playing church softball and watching my kids participate in sporting events. If you are new in the community or just looking for some place to worship our Lord and Savior we would love to have you visit us some Sunday.
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Pastor Sharon Huff
I grew up in Midland, Michigan where I attended Trinity Lutheran Church, the church where I was baptized, confirmed, married, and ordained. I obtained my B.A. from Hope College and my Master of Divinity Degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. I was ordained on January 5, 1992. I have served congregations in Mass City, Michigan, Three Lakes Wisconsin, and am currently in Howell, where I have served as senior co-pastor since 2003.
I enjoy dogs, painting, gardening, reading, and doing things with my family.
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Jayme Heilner
My name is Jayme Heilner. I was born and raised in the state of Michigan. I spent my high school years in Howell where I met and eventually married my husband, Steve.

The Air Force took us out of state, and after spending ten years in Wyoming and Utah, we have returned to Howell to raise our three daughters. Our children are currently in 3rd grade, 7th grade and high school as a sophomore, which keeps us very busy. We are also very active in the community through our church, softball, 4-H, and Girl Scouts.

Through the years I have always maintained a love for the development of children. I earned a Master Provider certificate through the Department of Defense, which is a two year program equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in Child Development, and I have stayed active with children either through work or volunteer opportunities. Previous to this position I spent two years teaching preschool for Howell Public Schools as their lead 3’s and 4’s teacher and I am looking forward to starting a new adventure here at the ELC.

I have worked at Grace Lutheran as Youth & Family Ministry Director for about five years. I have a degree in Elementary Education—Early Childhood major from the University of Michigan. My other work experience has been working with children at daycares, preschools, and public schools for about 25 years. I currently sub at First Presbyterian Children’s Care Center.

I have been married to John for 30 years. We have four adult children: Michael, a hotel manager in Boone, NC, Karl who teaches English in Hiroshima, Japan, Ann, who is an Elementary Education—Early Childhood major at Western Michigan University, and Eric, who is a Computer Software Engineering major at Michigan Technological University.

I like to walk outdoors, read, listen to music, and catch up with old and new friends on the computer.

For a snapshot of my background, I grew up in Okemos and attended Michigan State University for both my undergraduate degree in Chemistry, with a minor in Mathematics and Secondary Education, and my Masters degree in Teaching and Curriculum.

My husband, Greg, and I met at Michigan State and still enjoy watching our Spartans play football, basketball and hockey. We hope that our daughters, Maddie (8) and Ashleigh (5) will attend MSU just like their parents, but we will be happy if they pick a college that is the best for their endeavors as well.

I taught Chemistry and middle school Mathematics for ten years between the Maple Valley School District (2 years) and Fowlerville Community Schools (8 years).

Upon the birth of our second child I “retired” and became a stay at home mom and have thoroughly enjoyed the time that I have had to spend with our children.

In 2006 our family became members of Grace Lutheran Church. In the time I’ve been with the church I’ve taught Sunday School, participated in Vacation Bible School, and am now the Sunday School Superintendent.

I am now looking forward to this new chapter in my life and enjoying the position that will help develop the love of learning for children in the program.

Email Michelle at graceelc@att.net

I am a life-long resident of Howell, and when not at work I enjoy spending time with my son and family, reading, cooking, watching movies and playing on the computer.

Contact Lisa at grace312@sbcglobal.net

I have my degree in Early Childhood Development and have taught preschool for over 12 years. My experience includes teaching both 3 year olds and 4 year olds as well
as facilitating Playgroups for 2 year olds.

Prior to being a lead teacher I worked as an assistant in kindergarten. I brought Playgroup to the Early Learning Center after facilitating playgroups for the Early-On Program at LESA, (Livingston Educational Services). I have a passion for children’s play, nature, and creativity and I shape my classroom and curriculum around these interests while enhancing children’s natural desire to learn so that they will have the necessary foundation for more formal learning in the years ahead.

I am the mother of three grown children and live north of Howell with my husband, Lynn. Each year the Three year old classes take a fall and spring trip to our home to explore the nature trail that my husband and I have designed.

Besides teaching preschool and being outdoors I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy gardening, hiking, wildlife viewing and antiquing.