Yvonne Tillapaugh is a mother of four, and grandmother of 8. Her and her late husband were long time residents of Denver, Colorado, where they founded Denver Street School, a private Christian high school for troubled youth, and a national ministry, Street School Network, to help individuals in other cities start similar programs. 

     Yvonne was a licensed Practical Nurse for 25 years, both in Oklahoma and in Colorado. She received her BA from Metropolitan State College of Denver and taught music, drama, art, sewing, and science in private Christian schools.

     Music and drama have been two great loves, and she has written and directed many dramas and musicals over the years. One of the most impactful experiences in her life was directing the Passion Play of Denver for ten years. She currently lives in Oklahoma, and enjoys reading and writing, gardening, quilting, and going “junkin” with her sister.