Started at Notre Dame: 

August 2024

Education:

I graduated in December of 2020 from Illinois State University with a Bachelors of Science in Conservation Biology. I am currently at Saint Xavier University working towards a Masters in Elementary Education with a Learning and Behavior Specialist endorsement. 

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Family highlights:

My husband, Matthew, and I recently celebrated our first year of marriage! We welcomed our son, Theodore, in March '24 and we have a cat named Grape! 

The impact of faith:

From the moment I entered Notre Dame I was taken by the way each person radiates the joy of Christ! The school environment and community is set up in such a way that helps each student and staff member flourish in their faith and I really admire that! I have always strived to live my faith in a way reflective of that described in Romans 6:4. My faith is not one that was given to me just by being Baptized, but rather through my continuous living of the Gospels and relation with Christ. In doing so, I am transformed by Christ and able to share this light with those I encounter!

Free times and pastimes:

I love baking, specifically any type of bread, and spending time relaxing with my family! During school breaks I can almost always be found doing DIY home improvements!

Favorite quote/philosophy:

"Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle the day’s work that he charges you with, and he will give you the power to accomplish it." St Edith Stein