I am looking forward to working with the 5th graders this year. This is my 20th year of teaching and my 9th year at Good Shepherd. My husband John and I are originally from Iowa, but we have lived in the Shawnee area since 1995 and have been parishoners at Good Shepherd since 2003.
Prior to my return to teaching in 2013 I volunteered on various committees and served on various councils at the Parish including the Social Council and the Stewardship Council. I served multiple years on the Fall Festival Committee, and also served two years as administrative chair for the Parish's largest fundraiser, Lollapalooza.
I attended Benedictine College, graduating in 1992 with a BA in Education. I have a MA in Education from Mid America Nazarene University. My husband John and I have three children: Liz is a Sophmore at Benedictine College, JP is a Junior at St. James Academy, and Caroline is in 8th grade at Good Shepherd.