I grew up in Vermilion in a family of artists and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Wittenberg University. I have taught art for 24 years; 17 of those years at St. Mary School. I have also taught preschool for 27 years and helped our St. Mary program. I've been married to my husband, Frank, for 39 years. We have two grown children, Joseph and Jillian. I enjoy various arts and crafts and have volunteered my time and talents to various community projects in town for fundraising auctions.