Biography
I spent my formative years in Japan, returning to the U.S. to attend Tufts College and then San Jose State University, where I majored in Mathematics (because it was the easiest and most fun of my subjects!) After being married and having four sons, I returned to graduate school – again in mathematics – earning advanced degrees at Western Michigan University. I taught mathematics at Rockford College in Rockford, IL for fifteen years where I founded the department of computer science. Combining my love of mathematics and the outdoors, I became engaged in environmental research and developed a number of computer models to predict fire behavior in forest ecosystems in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
Then in 1982 my life changed directions. I embarked upon a journey toward the realization of a childhood dream to become an Episcopal missionary and priest. I enrolled at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, received my Master of Divinity in 1985 and my Doctor of Ministry in congregational development in 2000. After serving the Episcopal Church in ministry to Korean immigrants in Chicago and in Asian ministry for the National Episcopal Church, I returned to Seabury to teach mission and congregational studies. In 1995 I became associated with St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church where I now serve as vicar (which is a lovely title but means that I serve at the rector’s behest).
Interests
I love everything electronic and mechanical. I have been known to take almost anything apart, and often succeed in repairing computers and appliances. I love to read (in English and Japanese), solve Sudoku and cryptography puzzles, and work out at the fitness center. My latest enthusiasm is fly fishing!
