Meet Our Team
Our Leaders
Nicole is a graduate of Florida Southern College and was a middle school teacher in Polk County, Florida before feeling called to vocational ministry.
After graduating with a dual degree Master of Divinity and Master of Practical Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary, she was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in her hometown at First Presbyterian Church of Arcadia, FL.
Nicole and her husband Bjorn are now thrilled to be part of the Dalton community and look forward to watching their two elementary-aged children grow up in this beautiful town.
After graduating with a dual degree Master of Divinity and Master of Practical Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary, she was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in her hometown at First Presbyterian Church of Arcadia, FL.
Nicole and her husband Bjorn are now thrilled to be part of the Dalton community and look forward to watching their two elementary-aged children grow up in this beautiful town.
Rev. Nicole Jiskoot
Pastor
njiskoot@firstpresdalton.org
njiskoot@firstpresdalton.org
Hye Jeong, a native of South Korea, brings not only a strong educational background in voice, piano and conducting; but also an impressive resume of leadership experience in music. Her mission, “Love God and Love People,” blends nicely with our church’s mission: “Love First, Love All.”
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, she earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University. At Georgia State, she was awarded a Graduate Assistantship and served as an associate conductor of the GSU Master Singers. During that time, she also served as a music intern at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta conducting and rehearsing the orchestra, chancel choir and bell choir, as well as providing accompaniment for Wednesday and Sunday services.
She has been a member of the J. W. Summer Festival Chorale, the semi-professional choir in Seoul, South Korea, and was a music intern with the Seoul Metropolitan Children’s Choir.
She lives in Dalton with her husband, Daniel, and enjoys cooking Korean foods.
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, she earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University. At Georgia State, she was awarded a Graduate Assistantship and served as an associate conductor of the GSU Master Singers. During that time, she also served as a music intern at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta conducting and rehearsing the orchestra, chancel choir and bell choir, as well as providing accompaniment for Wednesday and Sunday services.
She has been a member of the J. W. Summer Festival Chorale, the semi-professional choir in Seoul, South Korea, and was a music intern with the Seoul Metropolitan Children’s Choir.
She lives in Dalton with her husband, Daniel, and enjoys cooking Korean foods.
Hye Jeong Kwon
Director of Music
hkwon@firstpresdalton.org
hkwon@firstpresdalton.org
Grace is a graduate of Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, GA with a Bachelors of Art in Philosophy and Religion. Soon after graduation, started seminary at Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology and graduated with a Master of Divinity. Grace is currently under the care of the Cherokee Presbytery as she prepares for ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the PCUSA.
Grace and her husband, Drake, live in Rome, GA with their three cats. When not working, Grace enjoys baking, reading, hiking, or spending time with family. Grace and Drake are looking forward to spending more time in Dalton and getting to know the community.
Grace and her husband, Drake, live in Rome, GA with their three cats. When not working, Grace enjoys baking, reading, hiking, or spending time with family. Grace and Drake are looking forward to spending more time in Dalton and getting to know the community.
Grace Johnson
Director of Children and Youth Ministries
gjohnson@firstpresdalton.org
gjohnson@firstpresdalton.org
Erin is a Dalton native who graduated from the State University of West Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Finance.
After 11 years in the banking profession, she decided to take a few years off to be at home with her 2 sons, and then discovered she missed working.
If she’s not volunteering at the children’s school or at the ball field, Erin enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and kayaking.
After 11 years in the banking profession, she decided to take a few years off to be at home with her 2 sons, and then discovered she missed working.
If she’s not volunteering at the children’s school or at the ball field, Erin enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and kayaking.
Erin Witt
Office Manager
office@firstpresdalton.org
office@firstpresdalton.org