Christian, wife, mom, tech trainer, podcaster (technology in ministry & education), web 2.0 fan

Sallie Draper’s role as Technology Trainer for WELS allows her to do three of her favorite things - work with computers, learn loads of new things, and teach others. In addition to training synod employees and volunteers on the various software solutions adopted by the synod, Sallie also enjoys supporting WELS members at large on an assortment of tech-related topics including congregational web sites and church management software solutions.

Since 2008, Sallie has co-hosted the weekly WELSTech Podcast which explores the use of technology in gospel ministry. Started as an audio-only podcast, WELSTech now offers both audio and video formats each week. During the summer of 2015 WELSTech broadcast its 400th episode!

A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Sallie previously taught high school math and performed statistical reporting for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. She is blessed to be a mom to three sons and wife to Kevin.