Darral Sessions was raised in the Derby Kansas Stake but was not active in the Church until his teen years. His mother is not a member, while his dad returned to activity after meeting his stepmom, who joined the Church. His dad worked for 38 years at Wichita State University, and his stepmom teaches classes at WSU Tech. His mother has worked in the financial sector since his childhood. Darral is the fourth of six children in their blended family. Growing up, he enjoyed soccer, being outdoors, camping, and swimming.He served a full-time mission in the amazing California Los Angeles Mission and has fond memories of the people he taught and those who taught him. After his mission, Darral returned to the Wichita area with a renewed commitment to helping the Church thrive and grow in Kansas. He resumed his college education, and began schooling to be … well, he didn’t know at the time.  He served as the Institute Council President, where he met Becky, the younger sister of girls he had known in high school. Both attending Wichita State University, they quickly developed strong feelings for each other. Darral and Becky were sealed in the St. Louis Temple in June 2006. They have two sons, Daniel (17) and Liam (13).Darral eventually earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and taught middle school math and social studies for the Wichita Public Schools. While teaching, he earned a Master of Educational Leadership, which opened opportunities to explore other roles within education. Since leaving the classroom, Darral has worked as a math curriculum specialist and an assistant principal for the Wichita Public Schools. He firmly believes in the vital role education plays in the lives of all of Heavenly Father’s children.Darral has many interests but especially enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. Together, they love traveling and exploring new places, particularly national parks.In his Church service, Darral currently serves as a high councilor and first counselor in the Stake Young Men’s Presidency. His previous callings include ward Young Men president, ward clerk, ward executive secretary, primary teacher, Sunday School president, Sunday School teacher, elders quorum president, gospel doctrine teacher, and Institute Council President.

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