Stephanie is a Poplarville native and grew up attending PFUMC. She is a graduate of Poplarville High School. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in US History from The University of Southern Mississippi. She recently completed her Ph.D. from George Mason University in US History and Digital Humanities. Stephanie is married to Ashton Walters and they have one daughter, Arabella Jane (AJ). 

Nate hails from Iowa. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Religious Studies and a Master of Music in Conducting from The University of Southern Mississippi. Nate is currently working toward his Ph.D at USM.         

Please join with us in welcoming Dr. Stephanie and Nate to the staff at PFUMC.