MADISON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF
Reverend Dr. Tommy Green
Interim Pastor
Contact Tommy:
706.342.2813
Jake Carlson
Communications Technologist
Shaner Johnson
Director of Children’s Ministries
I am mom to Tiller, age 6, who is a graduate of MPC preschool and is headed into 1st grade at MoCo Primary school. I have taught at MPC preschool for 5 years, and am a member of Covenant Park Church in Madison. I worked alongside husband, Britt, in student ministry for 14 years where she led small groups, was a leader for VBS, and attended numerous church camps and retreats. When I’m not in the classroom, I love to antique.
My favorite Bible verse is
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,
whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
--Jeremiah 17:7-8
Karisa Seymour
Director of Music
Contact Karisa:
kseymourmpc@gmail.com
Hi, I’m Karisa Seymour! I’ve been teaching band and choir since 1991 and am currently the Band Director at Morgan County Middle School. I’m passionate about helping students grow through music, and I’m proud that our ensembles consistently earn top honors, including Superior ratings and performances at events like the Governor’s Mansion Holiday Celebration and the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival.
I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and my master’s from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. I’m also a longtime member of Sigma Alpha Iota and several professional music organizations.
Outside of school, I love hiking, reading, swimming, and spending time with my family. My husband, Robert, is also a band director, and we have three amazing kids—Zachary, Nicholas, and Kathryn.
Meghan Shafer
Accompanist and Children’s Choir Director
Hi! I’m Meghan Shafer—a pianist, teacher, and lifelong music lover. I’m passionate about sharing God’s love through music, whether I’m teaching students or playing for a congregation.
I’ve been studying piano for over 20 years and teaching for more than a decade. Along the way, I earned my B.M. from Converse College in South Carolina and my M.M.E. from the University of Oklahoma. I’m currently working on my Ph.D. in music education at the University of Missouri (almost there!). In addition to my academic work and role at church, I run a private piano studio, where I love helping students grow in both skill and confidence.
My husband Daniel and I live in Athens, Georgia with our two very spoiled cats—Big Kitty and Little Kitty. When I’m not at the piano, you’ll probably find me out on a hiking trail, trying a new baking recipe, or working on a crochet project.