April Harwell was born and raised in Scottsboro, Alabama. In 1996, she moved to Chattanooga to begin her studies at Tennessee Temple University, where she happened to meet her husband, Brent. They have been married for over 25 years and, during this time, welcomed four beautiful children into this world: Asa, Eli, Levi, and Lola. Her journey with Brainerd Baptist began in the early 2000s with the Church’s Parent’s Day Out program. Her favorite part of working with kids is watching them blossom into their new-found identities as the year goes on. On her days off, April enjoys spending this time with friends and family, exercising, or discovering new treats to bake