ABOUT
Personal Life:
I was born in Remsen, Iowa, on a farm. I grew up in LeMars, Iowa, and have lived in Charles City, Iowa, since 1970. I enjoy being a snowbird in Florida. When I am not writing I enjoy golfing, knitting, reading, and spending time with my family. I am married to my husband Steve, and we have two children, Aaron and his wife, Catherine, and their children Evan and Ethan, and Emily and her husband, Randon and their daughter Opal.
Educational Background:
- BA from Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska
- MA from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
- MA from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Professional Background:
- Elementary school teacher for 35 years
- Taught teachers through the Northern Trails Area Education Agency in the 90’s
- Mobile In-service Training Lab (MISTL) facilitator for Iowa State Education
Association during the late 70’s
- Taught teachers through the Northern Trails Area Education Agency in the 90’s
- Mobile In-service Training Lab (MISTL) facilitator for Iowa State Education
Association during the late 70’s
Community Involvement:
- Chamber of Commerce volunteer on numerous projects since 1970
- Treasurer for the Chamber Board of Directors for two years
- Floyd County Chairperson for Iowa’s Sesquicentennial
- Treasurer for the Chamber Board of Directors for two years
- Floyd County Chairperson for Iowa’s Sesquicentennial
Community Awards:
- Trefz Award in 1993 for dedicated support and cooperation with the Charles City Police Department
- Band Parent Support Group Volunteer of the Year in 2001
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - received this award twice during the 90’s
- Golden Apple Award winner in 1997
- Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Finalist in 1997
- Iowa Community Betterment Program Governor’s Leadership Award in 1989
- Band Parent Support Group Volunteer of the Year in 2001
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - received this award twice during the 90’s
- Golden Apple Award winner in 1997
- Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Finalist in 1997
- Iowa Community Betterment Program Governor’s Leadership Award in 1989