Anna Purdum holds a degree in music education and is ordained as a vocational deacon in the Anglican Church in North America. She is a founding member of Good Shepherd Anglican Church, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and has spent most of her adult life teaching and ministering through music. Anna also owns and operates a music publishing business through which she has recorded and produced 13 full-length albums. She and her husband of 26 years, Rami—a fellow music educator—are currently in the process of launching their three (almost) grown children into the world.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Certificate of Deaconal Studies, Trinity Anglican Seminary, 2017-2018
- Bachelor's of Music Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1994-1999
WORK HISTORY
- Academic Secretary for School of Engineering & Engineering Technology, LeTourneau University, 2025-present
- Deacon & Music Minister, Good Shepherd Anglican Church, 2015-present
- Custodian, LeTourneau University, 2024-2025
- Worship Leader, Treasure Church, 2017-2024
- Music Teacher, First Christian PREP School, 2017-2023
- Owner, Purdy Prints Publishing, 2010-present
- High School/Middle School Band Director, White Oak ISD, 2002-2004
- Head Band Director, Garrison ISD, 2000-2002
- Elementary Music Teacher, Christ Episcopal School, 1997-1999
