Linda Upton-Ponder

Parents' Day Out Director

Linda oversees our Parent’s Day Out ministries. She is passionate for infants and very young children, and believes that even the youngest children can begin learning to love the Lord their God with all their heart (Deut. 6:6-7).


She taught special education in Texas public schools for 30 years, and holds a master’s degree in education administration. Linda and her husband Jon have five children and four young adult grandchildren. Her hobbies include Bible study and all kinds of needlework, especially knitting.


Linda also served as First's early childhood ministry coordinator from 2021-24, but stepped back to spend more time with family.

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