"I have a great job in the universe of occupations. What do I do? I am a "star polisher." It is a very important job. If you want to know how important, just go out at night and look at the stars twinkling and sparkling. You see I am a teacher. The stars are the children in my class. My job is to take them – in whatever shape they come – and shine and buff them and then send them out to take their places as bright, twinkling beacons in the sky. As I buff and polish I train and teach my little stars; I tell them that the world cannot do without them. I tell them they can do anything they set their minds to. I tell them they can be the brightest, shiniest stars in the sky and the world will be a better place because of them."

I began my teaching career in the Willoughby-Eastlake School system taking a leave of absence when my daughter was born. I returned to teaching in 1979 when I joined the family of St. Mary’s School teaching language arts to Grades 5-8. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Mount Union College and continue to take graduate courses to keep updated on the latest teaching techniques and technology available for my students. The past two years I have taken on a new role as Assistant to the Principal. This allows me the opportunity to get to know all the students in the school and to help each of them in any way that is needed. I truly love being able to be a part of the students’ lives.

On a personal note, I am married with one daughter who is a graduate of St. Mary’s School. She is now married and a Doctor of Internal Medicine at an area hospital. I have also recently become a grandmother and am truly enjoying watching my granddaughter grow and discover the world around her. My life is very busy and very full. When I am not teaching or being "Grandma", I enjoy reading, cooking, camping, canoeing, biking, hiking and taking walks with my Irish Setter – Clancy. God has truly blessed me!