| Though under appointment for the first time by the PC(USA), the Faucetts are not new to service abroad. They worked in Moldova as health education instructions for the U.S. Peace Corps from 1998 to 2000. They have done short-term volunteer work both in Cambodia and Thailand and have traveled in over 40 countries, including extensive travel in Southeast Asia and Africa.
Prior to appointment, Shelly was a literacy specialist with the Huntington Beach Public Library’s Literacy Department in Huntington Beach, California, and Brett was a registered nurse in Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital in Newport Beach, California.
Shelly has a bachelor’s degree in literature from the University of California at San Diego, and is certified as a literacy specialist and instructor, a teacher of English as a second language, an HIV/AIDS instructor, and an emergency medical technician.
Brett has an associate degree in nursing from Maric College in San Diego, California. He is a registered nurse and a certified instructor of HIV/AIDS education.
The Faucetts are members of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, California.
Birthdays:
Shelly – October 21
Brett – September 4
Acacia Joy – August 28, 2001
Annapurna Nai – September 25, 2003 |
