1973 Graduate of Mater Dei High School
	2001 Graduate of McKendree University-  Bachelors Degree Elementary Education
	Employed at Aviston Elementary since 1994
	Pursuing a Masters Degree in Reading
	I have my Reading Endorsement from Mckendree University

Personal Life:

	Married to Bob since 1983, he is retired and drives for Saturn Transportation.
	We have 4 children: Jennifer, Christina, Elizabeth and Jonathan
	Jen received her Nursing Degree and works for Mederia, she has 4 daughters and they live in Carlyle.
	Christie is married to Curtis Wheetley, they have 3 children, and live in Mt. Carroll ,Il. She is completing a degree in Cosmetology and also works at Chestnut Mountain Ski Lodge in Galena, IL
	Elizabeth is a fulltime nursing student at Kaskaskia College and will graduate in May with her RN degree. She also works as a CNA at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She lives in Breese with Bryan Daab and their son Ethan.  She also sing  and plays for weddings.
	Jonathan is a Senior at SIU-E, he is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and can't wait to be finished. He currently has an internship at Scott Air Force Base with the Transportation Engineering Association. He will graduate in December with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and continue to work at Scott in his field.
	We have 8 grandchildren( yes I'm a Nana)!
	We live north of Aviston on Russland Road.

Enjoyments:

	I enjoy spending time with children of all ages, (especially Kindergarteners).
	I like cheering for the Mater Dei Marching Band during their competition season (*since my children graduated I don't have anyone in high school, but my heart will always be with "the band".)
	I enjoy reading, decorating, and traveling when I find the time.
	I'm almost finished with my Masters in Elementary Education and have completed my K-4 Reading Endorsement.
	(I really like school! Crazy isn't it?)