Born and raised in the heart of Polk County, FBC Bartow is the only church DeeDee ever called home. After many years of volunteering in the children’s ministry and other various areas in the church, DeeDee joined the staff in November 2024. DeeDee graduated from Southeastern University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and from Western Governor’s University in 2020 with a Masters degree focused on Curriculum and Instruction. When she’s not spending time helping children learn and love Jesus, DeeDee enjoys reading and playing with her three dogs.