My family joined OLG 9 years ago after moving from SW Minneapolis to Edina (with a quick stop in Dallas, Tx). Growing up Catholic, I knew that bringing my faith to my family was very important to me. My husband, Ross, supported this and throughout our marriage church and faith have been a part of our daily lives.
Our three children attend Edina Public schools and have been part of Sunday School, Faith Formation, Encounter, and High School Youth Group as well as OLG VBS and Extreme Summer Camp. Ross became Catholic through
the OCIA program a few years ago. I participate in a wonderful multi-generational women’s small group that grounds me in faith and allows me to gain wisdom from so many wonderful women.
I am entering my 7th year teaching in the faith formation program. I’ve spent many years teaching 4th grade and find joy in this age of kids because they start asking great questions about their faith and I want to show them that their faith can be a foundation for them as they grow into their own selves.
Before choosing to stay home to raise our children, I worked as an academic advisor at the University of St. Thomas. I serve in many volunteer roles with Edina Public Schools.