Leadbetter-Birk

Gary and Julie Leadbetter of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristi Lynn Leadbetter, to Michael James Birk. He is the son of Roger and Tammy Birk and Ted and Nancy Ernst, all of Jackson.

Leadbetter is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School, and is majoring in child development at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Mazzio's and at A Small World Too Preschool Inc. in Jackson.

Birk is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and is majoring in accounting at Southeast University. He is employed at Mazzio's in Jackson and at The Electronics Boutique in Cape Girardeau.

A May 24, 2003, wedding is planned at Emanuel United Church of Christ.