Who We Are

In 1988, Sharon and Dick Lawrenz's 11 year old son was diagnosed with mental illness. The couple struggled through a cumbersome Mental Health System and as a result of those taxing experiences, Pathway To Hope became a dream. They wanted to help other families.  "No one should navigate the uncharted waters of mental illness alone," Sharon said.

Sharon survived the trauma of her son’s mental health problems. She learned to cope with her own mental health. Strength over pathology prevailed in Sharon’s life.

And that’s how she guides the agency today – building better lives for those suffering with mental illness; strengthening distraught families; providing emotional health check-ups.

Sharon’s training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Human Relations from Mid-America Nazarene University;
• Volunteer positions including Sunday School Superintendent; President of a local Christian Woman’s Club; State President of a Denomination’s Woman’s group;
• Worked in office settings and as a paraprofessional with behavior disordered children in a local middle school
• Speaker and trainer.

Sharon combines her experiences, faith, and humor to present compassionate, hope-filled messages to those whose lives have been touched by mental illness.

 

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Board of Directors

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Ron Shrum Chairman 16645 W. 146th Terrace Olathe, KS 66062 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gregg Herbert Treasurer 2119 S. Central Street Olathe, KS 66062 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Richard Lawrenz Secretary 730 N. Walnut Street Gardner, KS 66030 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Clay Schnittker Board Member 8027 Mullen Road Lenexa, KS 66215 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Larry Dowd Board Member 8641 Alden Street Lenexa, KS 66215 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hector L Silva Board Member 1249 E. Sleepy Hollow Drive Olathe, KS 66062 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jenny Zimmerman Board Member-Survivor Rep. Mental Health Survivor - Consumer Council