Biography
I took over the role of volunteer coordinator for the Church School program in the fall of 2007, after 8 years as a teacher on Sundays and helper with Vacation Bible School in the summers. I have a Masters in Education from National-Louis University in Evanston and currently work as a part-time tutor (both ACT prep and reading/writing coach for all ages). I have taught at area schools at the 5th & 7th grade levels.
My husband Ed and I joined St. Gregory’s in 1994, after moving to Deerfield from downtown. On Sundays I teach the 4th & 5th graders at our church with a team of two other adults. For spiritual growth I am part of a Centering Prayer group and look forward to attending one or two annual silent retreats, which I find deeply refreshing.
Before teaching I worked in advertising sales for 15 years for national magazines, most notably House Beautiful, and a parenting magazine put out by Rodale Press. I have a Masters in Journalism and BA in Humanities, both from Northwestern University.
Interests
My interests include hiking (the southwest especially), yoga, playing frisbee with my Australian cattle dog, and book clubs. In summer I love to take architecture tours in Chicago, visit museums, the Botanic Gardens, and Ravinia. Favorite places to travel are New York City, California, and national parks.
