Martha Ross, a native of New Smyrna Beach, returned to the beachside and Coronado, the first church she ever attended, in 2001.  She joined the staff in May 2004.  Martha is a graduate of Mercer University with a degree in Latin and History.  She taught Latin and was a school librarian (K-12) for 30 years, primarily in Southwest Virginia.  An avid reader, traveler, and film buff, Martha has two adult daughters.  She and her mother share a home in New Smyrna Beach.