I hail from the mid-west, namely Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, before joining Hope's faith family in 2005.  Happily a Jesus freak as long as I can remember, it was on a youth group trip to the Rockies that God captured my heart for sharing His unique love in the lives of teens.  I attended the University of Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Health Education and slid in the back door of ministry, attaining my degree in religion through the colloquy program at Concordia University-River Forest while already serving as a Director of Youth Ministries in St. Louis.  I have served in parish ministry for more than 25 years and am passionate about helping every generation see their calling in the development of disciples and the spread of the Gospel.

  My greatest joy has been, and continues to be, the kaleidoscope created in marriage to my best friend, Kevin and our four incredible children, all of whom are now young adults and figuring out their own paths.  I steady my heartbeat with a long list of arts and crafts and digging into/preserving family history.