Started at Notre Dame: 
2015

Additional certifications:
Associate in Arts 

Family highlights:
I live in Downers Grove with my husband Kevin. We have four adult children. 

The impact of faith:
My faith impacts my role at Notre Dame in numerous ways.  By starting my day with God's loving word allows me to have the peace and patience I need.  The ability to see God in all the children helps them see me as a follower of Jesus.  Having God's love in my heart allows me to be a testimony of God's Love and evangelize to the children of Notre Dame through my words and actions.  Being Catholic all my life has given me a need for community and Notre Dame provides a strong sense of the community every Catholic longs for.  

Free times and pastimes:
My free time is very important to me!  I visit all my children, friends, and family as much as I can.  I love to go on walks while reciting the rosary.  Bird watching and feeding is one of my favorite hobbies.  I also like to play in dirt.  Art and crafts can take me to a happy place in a second.  Give me a good book and a comfy couch and I am there.  Gardening and making fresh zucchini bread makes for a great Saturday morning.  

Favorite quote/philosophy:
''Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.''  - Mother Teresa