Founders and Board Members

The Founders of The Shepherd’s Well have a passion for moms who experience the challenging demands of mothering a child with special needs and different abilities. We want to see these moms exchange the challenging demands for a few hours of rest and refreshment.

Meet Our Board

Jane Cawley, Founder and Executive Director

Jane Cawley

Founder and Executive Director

I am the mother of three and a proud grandmother of seven. My journey in life took a transformative turn when our second granddaughter was born medically fragile and with special needs. With our granddaughter’s birth, I was introduced to a new community of families–families that were navigating similar challenges.

I observed first hand the unique struggles and tireless dedication of these families, especially the moms, giving everything they had, 24/7, for their special needs children. Out of compassion for these moms, and after much prayer and consultation with others, I developed a vision to create an organization focused on supporting and empowering these mothers, providing them with the community, rest, and refreshment they need.

The Shepherd’s Well was “dug” and continues to provide a refreshing oasis to these precious special needs moms.

Sarah Cawley, Founder and Vice President

Sarah Cawley

Founder and Vice President

Shepherds Well is a beautiful example of how God causes all things to work together for good! He has used my daughter Meghan's life to change, mold and shape us into who He wants us to be.

Meghan’s Grammie Jane saw a need in my life as a special needs mom for support, encouragement, rest, and the living water that only Jesus can provide.

Through inspiration from the Holy Spirit, a vision was cast, and the Shepherds Well was dug. What a blessing to witness the many mamas that have been ministered to as we walk the path God has called us to, caring for our special needs children.

Carol Klekota, Board Member

Carol Klekota

Member
Casey Wright, Board Member

Casey Wright

Member
Kathy Zentner, Board Member

Kathy Zentner

Member
Melissa Farnsworth, Board Member

Melissa Farnsworth

Member
Shawnda Boysel, Board Member

Shawnda Boysel

Member
Sherri Swann, Board Member

Sherri Swann

Member
Sue Radke, Board Member

Sue Radke

Member