Janet Rice Koostra was born and raised in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School. She earned bachelor’s degrees in English and Theatre, both with high honors, from the University of Montana in Missoula. She and her husband then returned to Great Falls, where they raised their two daughters.

Janet has served as Christian Education Coordinator since 2013. She has held many leadership roles in the church, including congregation moderator, camp program leader, Sunday School teacher, Youth Group leader, and Christmas Pageant director, and she often attends statewide church meetings and conferences. She loves working with children and youth and being part of the life of her church community.

Outside of work, Janet enjoys reading, walking, coffee, cats, going out for breakfast with friends, jokes, and puns.