Main Street UMC Staff Directory
Elaine Craig
Office Manager
Mike McMinn
Custodian
Kay Weideman
Pianist / Vocalist
Nancy Huskey
Music Director
God has always helped me through difficult times. He was there for me when my parents and first husband died. My husband Leon and I both believe he helped us find each other when we were each so lonely. Jesus is my example of how I would like to live my life. I cannot be as perfect as Jesus, but I can try.
I have four wonderful children (all adults) and seven terrific grandchildren. My husband Leon has two children, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Our family is very precious to us.
Music has always been my passion as well as my profession. I have two music degrees and continue to teach piano lessons and early childhood music classes. Working with the church Chancel Choir, Jubilation Bells, Carillon Quartet, and children has been extremely fulfilling.
I have always been a Methodist. Though my first church was the First United Methodist Church in Glen Ellen, IL, I love now being a part of the church my grandparents were members of and my parents were married in.
Melanie Giek
Youth Director
I started attending Main Street regularly in 2001, although I had been part of the youth group back in the ’80s with a friend. When I was looking for a church to involve my family in, I remembered my positive experiences at Main Street as a teenager. I decided to visit, and from the moment I stepped in, I felt right at home. Over the years, I’ve volunteered for various church and youth events, including youth group and Vacation Bible School. In 2016, I was offered the position of youth director, and I decided to give it a try. I’ve truly enjoyed my time at Main Street UMC and deeply value the friendships I’ve made along the way.
Professionally, I’ve been teaching Head Start at South Peru Early Childhood Learning Center for over 25 years. I’ve been married to my husband, Kevin, for over 30 years, and we have three grown children: Jared, Baylie, and Brandon. Our family also includes two cats, Harmony and Lido, along with six granddogs and one grandcat.
Cami Walters
Preschool Director
My husband, Mike, and I have been married for 20 plus years. We have two children. Elsie who attends Indiana University / Purdue University in Indianapolis and Eli, who recently graduated from Peru High School and is also attending IUPUI. I enjoy working with preschool age children. They are honest, real, emotional, and raw individuals which I can relate to. I feel like I was called to this position instead of an elementary school job because I can focus not only academics but what I believe to be the real needs of children, their emotional needs.
Rhonda Butzin
Preschool Teacher
Hello, my name is Rhonda Butzin and I am an Asst. Preschool teacher at Main Street Preschool. I have been employed at the preschool since 2014 and I just love it. Before working with children, I spent 26 years in the medical field assisting patients and doctors. I am a mother of boys, twin 12 year olds and a 32 year old. My twins attended the preschool prior to me joining the team.
I am currently the teacher for our Ladybug preschool class and I assist in the other preschool class and preK classes. I believe that some of the most important skills to have when working with little children is patience, flexibility and love. It is very rewarding to see or hear one of your students use the skills you have taught them and see the excitement on their faces.
I am very proud of my little friends every day and am very happy to be one of their teachers and be given the opportunity to watch them grow.
Jessica Rasmussen
Preschool Teacher
Hello. My name is Jessica Rasmussen. I am a mom of two children. I have an 11-year old boy and a 7-year old girl. We also have two dogs. I’ve been married to my husband for 14 years. I love working here at Main Street Preschool. We have the best kids and parents. Before working here, I worked in a daycare for nine years, so I have always worked with kids. I love watching them grow and learn.
81 W Main St
Peru, IN 46970
Phone: (765) 472-3323