Dr. Gilchrist aspires to be a life-long learner, hoping to pass on her love of learning to her own children and those she currently teaches at her church, and Science classes at The Oaks.

Prior to meeting her husband, Dr. Gilchrist taught on the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical School and subsequently directed a USDA-funded Clinical Nutrition Research Unit at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Although these positions offered opportunities to do important work, she is thankful to have spent the past 14 years at home with her children, focused on that which is eternal.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, cooking, and collecting and reading old books.