I went to Washburn H.S., and then onto the University of Minnesota graduating with a B.S. in Physical Education. I coached girls swimming for a few years at Bloomington Kennedy HS.,managed and instructed at a Fitness center in Omaha,Ne., married, and became a stay at home mom raising my 4 childern, Benjamin, Leah, Andrew, and Hannah. We've lived in Nebraska, Washington, Utah and back to Minnesota. I re-entered education ten years ago, working in Special Ed. for seven years, and am currently an E.L. teacher (English Learner) at Athlos Academy a Charter school in St. Cloud. I also have 6 grandchildren.